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New Zealand Up Close

Land Tour

You will see it all, travelling between Auckland and Queenstown aboard all four of the world-famous rail journeys throughout New Zealand.

You'll start your journey in Auckland, the first few days are aboard the Northern Explorer train travelling through the volcanic heart of the North Island. You'll be enjoying the Scenic Plus class.  Scenic Plus has it's own dedicated carriage with panoramic windows and comfy table seating.  Your meals will be served to your seat all the while your guide will be storytelling about the area.  Your meals will represent the areas you're travelling through and will be paired with complimented beverages.    

Cruising between islands, the Interislander journey takes a leisurely course around Wellington Harbour and through the magnificent Marlborough Sounds to Picton.

From Picton, you'll voyage through vineyards and along the Pacific Coast to Kaikōura and then onto Christchurch aboard the scenic Coastal Pacific train. 

Your final journey is aboard the TranzAlpine Scenic Plus train, traversing the Southern Alps on a breathtaking journey from east to West Coast.

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Number Of Days
17
Price From
$12,100
Price per person, twin share
Start Location
Auckland, New Zealand
End Location
Queenstown, New Zealand
Age Range
Avg. 50+
Group Size
5 to 20
Tour Style
Comfort
Tour Themes
Rail
Physical Rating
Easy
Itinerary Expand all
New Zealand Up Close
Inclusions Expand
Overnight stay in Auckland
2 nights stay in Hamilton
Hamilton Gardens Guided Tour and Picnic
Raglan Dinner Cruise
Sanctuary Mountain Wildlife Experience
Glowworm Caves Tour
2 nights stay in Ohakune
2 nights stay in Wellington
Wellington Tour
Marlborough Wine Tour Experience
Overnight night stay in Kaikoura
Wildlife Experience in Kaikoura
West Coast Tree Top Walk
2 nights stay in Christchurch
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk
Overnight stay at Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Haast River Safari
3 nights stay in Queenstown
Milford Sound Day Tour and Cruise
TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruise and Dinner Excursion
Three World-Class Scenic Train Journeys
Cook Strait Ferry Crossing
Experienced Tour Director
32 meals: 16 Breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners, 5 meals on the train
Option to stay in Rotorua or Ohakune (selected departures)
Departure dates Expand
Price per person, twin share
Start End Availability Price
02 Apr 2025 18 Apr 2025 Enquire $14,939
09 Apr 2025 26 Apr 2025 Enquire $14,939
20 Apr 2025 07 May 2025 Reverse direction $12,100
03 Sep 2025 20 Sep 2025 Enquire $15,099
21 Sep 2025 08 Oct 2025 Reverse direction $15,099
24 Sep 2025 11 Oct 2025 Enquire $15,099
01 Oct 2025 18 Oct 2025 Enquire $15,199
08 Oct 2025 25 Oct 2025 Enquire $15,099
15 Oct 2025 01 Nov 2025 Enquire $15,099
29 Oct 2025 15 Nov 2025 Enquire $15,199
05 Nov 2025 22 Nov 2025 Enquire $15,199
12 Nov 2025 29 Nov 2025 Enquire $15,199
03 Dec 2025 20 Dec 2025 Enquire $15,099
10 Dec 2025 27 Dec 2025 Enquire $15,099
14 Jan 2026 31 Jan 2026 Enquire $15,099
21 Jan 2026 07 Feb 2026 Enquire $15,099
28 Jan 2026 14 Feb 2026 Enquire $15,199
04 Feb 2026 21 Feb 2026 Enquire $15,099
11 Feb 2026 28 Feb 2026 Enquire $15,199
18 Feb 2026 07 Mar 2026 Enquire $15,099
25 Feb 2026 14 Mar 2026 Enquire $15,099
04 Mar 2026 21 Mar 2026 Enquire $15,199
11 Mar 2026 28 Mar 2026 Enquire $15,199
18 Mar 2026 04 Apr 2026 Enquire $15,099
25 Mar 2026 10 Apr 2026 Enquire $15,199
01 Apr 2026 17 Apr 2026 Enquire $15,099
08 Apr 2026 25 Apr 2026 Enquire $15,099
15 Apr 2026 02 May 2026 Enquire $15,099

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