Ride New Zealand's Iconic Railways
Perfect for those travellers short on time and not wanting to drive!
Experience all three of New Zealand’s Great Train Journeys on this conveniently pre-arranged 7-day itinerary from Auckland to Christchurch.
Step aboard the historic Northern Explorer, cruise the Cook Strait from Wellington to Picton, traverse the rugged coastline on the Coastal Pacific before completing your Rail Experience with a return voyage onboard the iconic TranzAlpine which departs Christchurch for Greymouth.
Your 7-day package includes:
- 1 night at Ramada Suites by Wyndham Victoria Street West or similar
- Northern Explorer Great Train Journey from Auckland Strand to Wellington
- 2 nights at Travelodge Wellington Hotel or similar
- Interislander Ferry from Wellington to Picton
- 1 night at The Gables B&B Picton or similar
- Coastal Pacific Great Train Journey from Picton to Christchurch
- 2 nights at Ramada Suites Christchurch or similar
- Return TranzAlpine Great Train Journey from Christchurch to Greymouth (ends Christchurch)
Your fare excludes:
- Airfares & Travel Insurance
Discover New Zealand by Rail.
Package commences on a Wednesday to align with train schedules
Travel 1 - 30 October 2024
- from $2,169 per person twin share
- from $3,285 per person sole use
Travel 1 November 2024 - 31 March 2025
- from $1,969 per person twin share
- from $2,869 per person sole use
Please note that prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice.
Accommodation is subject to availability
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
Pricing featured is based on per person in Australian Dollars. Pricing is correct at the time of submission but is subject to change without notice. Valid for travel from 01 Apr 202 – 31 March 2025. Valid for sale until 30 June 2024. Blockout dates apply* and surcharges may occur over special events and holiday periods. Accommodation will be confirmed at time of booking. Scenic Plus upgrade is available for an additional cost and can be quoted at time of enquiry.
*Blockout dates: 25 Apr – 28 Apr, 25 May – 27 May, 31 May – 03 Jun,15 Jun – 17 Jun, 28 Jun – 01 Jul, 27 Jul – 29 Jul, 17 Aug – 19 Aug, 25 Oct – 28 Oct, 25 Dec 24 -12 Jan 25