- 14 nights in premium accommodation
- The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and experienced Driver
- 24 meals – 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 9 dinners including special Welcome and Farewell Dinners
- Take a ride aboard the Glenbrook Vintage Steam Train
- Savour an authentic Maori Hangi feast in Rotorua
- Ride the Coastal Pacific Train along the Kaikoura coastline
- Take the TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Greymouth
- Cruise the full length of Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, a magnificent fiord with views of waterfalls
New Zealand Rail Adventure
Trip Type: Land Journey , Rail JourneyNZD 7,995.00 /Person
New Zealand Rail Adventure
15 days, 24 meals. Discover some of the worlds' most incredible scenery in New Zealand. Enjoy some iconic rail journeys, the Glenbrook Steam Train, TranzAlpine and Coastal Pacific Railways. Admire the southern fiords and landscapes of Franz Josef/Waiau, cruise the full length of Milford Sound/Piopiotahi and savour a Maori Hangi feast in Rotorua.
Arrive in the ‘City of Sails’ and be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a special Welcome Dinner as you get to know your fellow travellers.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Sudima Auckland City
- Dinners
Location
Auckland , New Zealand
This morning travel to Glenbrook and board the Glenbrook Vintage Steam Train. Take a journey through the beautiful rural Franklin countryside before stopping at the Pukeoware Depot to explore the workshop, view other historic locomotives, and enjoy a morning tea. After your time here, return to Auckland by coach.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Auckland , New Zealand
After breakfast, board your coach and head towards the Mamaku Ranges for a special rail experience. In Rotorua, visit Te Puia Cultural Centre, and tour the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute before an evening of traditional culture and food.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Sudima Rotorua
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Rotorua , New Zealand
Rotorua captures the essence of New Zealand with its geothermal geysers, fascinating Maori culture and rich heritage. Your sightseeing continues with a visit to one of New Zealand’s best-loved attractions, the Agrodome, and then enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore further or simply relax.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Follow the Thermal Explorer Highway through the heart of the North Island travelling through green countryside, beautiful native bush, and some of the largest alpine forests in the Southern Hemisphere. We view the Wairakei Thermal Valley, then visit the spectacular Huka Falls and tranquil Lake Taupo, the water-filled crater of an ancient volcano. Continue to Wellington, New Zealand's capital city bound by its magnificent harbour.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Travelodge Hotel Wellington
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Wellington , New Zealand
After breakfast today, head to Featherston to visit the fascinating Fell Locomotive Museum which houses the only remaining steam-powered Fell locomotive in the world. It ran from 1877, using a unique system of four grip wheels on a raised centre rail to enable it to pull carriages up the steep Rimutaka Incline.
After heading back to Wellington, set off on a sightseeing tour of the city’s best-loved landmarks and sights, including New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa Tongarewa. This innovative and interactive museum celebrates the treasures of the country. Later, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the city.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Wellington , New Zealand
This morning, step aboard the Interislander ferry to cruise from Wellington Harbour across Cook Strait and through the Marlborough and Queen Charlotte sounds to Picton. Join the Coastal Pacific train to Kaikoura. Return to your coach to travel to Christchurch.
Accommodation
Christchurch, Quality Hotel Elms
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Christchurch , New Zealand
This morning after breakfast, you will board the renowned TranzAlpine trains to cross the South Island. Upon arrival at Greymouth, you will disembark and travel by coach to the incredible natural surrounds at Franz Josef/Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere and Fox Glaciers.
Accommodation
Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Fox Glacier , New Zealand
Enjoy a day of truly beautiful scenery as you travel to the alpine resort of Queenstown. Known as the country’s adventure capital, Queenstown is also renowned for its world-class culinary scene. This evening you may like to sample some of the region’s fresh flavours at one of the many restaurants in walking distance from your hotel (own expense).
Accommodation
Two Nights, Queenstown, Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
- Breakfast
Location
Queenstown, Nz , New Zealand
Soar to the top of a Queenstown peak and check out the view as all of Queenstown spreads below you. Following this, enjoy lunch at one of the FergFoods restaurants located throughout the city centre (Fergburger, FergsBar, Mrs. Ferg & FergBaker). The rest of the day is at leisure, so you have the freedom to simply relax or choose one of Travelmarvel’s exciting Select Experiences. For the adventurous, perhaps head out on a jet boat ride. The Shotover Jet Boat roars through dramatic river canyons within centimetres of sheer rock walls.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
Location
Queenstown, Nz , New Zealand
Follow The Remarkables mountain range and Lake Wakatipu to Fiordland National Park. Today, enjoy a memorable cruise on Milford Sound/Piopiotahi.
Accommodation
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Te Anau , New Zealand
Enjoy spectacular scenery today as you drive from Te Anau to the Scottish-inspired southern city of Dunedin.
Accommodation
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Dunedin , New Zealand
Journey north to view the Moeraki Boulders then continue to Oamaru and visit the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo. Later, arrive at your resort.
Accommodation
Lake Tekapo, Peppers Bluewater Resort
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Lake Tekapo , New Zealand
Head into the stunning scenery of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Later, head back to Christchurch for a special Farewell Dinner.
Accommodation
Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Christchurch , New Zealand
Your tour concludes after breakfast with a transfer to the airport.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Christchurch , New Zealand
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Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
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Prices include all sightseeing, cruises, rail travel, entrance fees as specified, and airport transfers on the first and last day
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Prices are for land/rail only. Flights not included
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