New Zealand Rail Tours and Scenic Train Holidays
- 120 itineraries
- 2 to 23 days
- from NZ$960 per person
- 5 travel styles
Three of the great rail journeys of the world run through New Zealand. These itineraries build a holiday around them rather than treating them as a novelty.
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Journey from Queenstown to Christchurch, with Glaciers and TranzAlpine Train
3 days across the South Island, from Queenstown through to Christchurch, no driving and no guide, with every connection booked for you. Strong on family touring.
Short & Sweet South Island
5 days across the South Island, from Christchurch through to Queenstown, no driving and no guide, with every connection booked for you. Strong on scenic cruises.
Southern Lakes and TranzAlpine Circuit
6 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, driving yourself, with the route planned for you. Strong on adventure.
South Island Gems Highlights
4 days across the South Island, a loop from Christchurch, travelling independently on scheduled coach services, no guide. Strong on family touring.
A Taste of the South
8 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, driving yourself, with the route planned for you. Strong on adventure.
Southern Heights Circuit including the TranzAlpine Train
5 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, scheduled coaches between towns, no guide, your days your own. Strong on adventure.
Alps and Lakes of the South Island
7 days across the South Island, Christchurch to Queenstown, travelling independently on scheduled coach services, no guide. Strong on adventure.
North Island Circuit
4 days across the North Island, round trip out of Auckland, scheduled coaches between towns, no guide, your days your own. Strong on family touring.
Southern Highlights with Milford Sound
5 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, scheduled coaches between towns, no guide, your days your own. Strong on adventure.
Highlights of the South Island Tour
5 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Queenstown, no driving and no guide, with every connection booked for you. Strong on adventure.
Milford Sound Highlights Tour
7 days across the South Island, a loop from Christchurch, at your own pace behind the wheel. Strong on adventure.
Southern Highlights Tour
7 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, no driving and no guide, with every connection booked for you. Strong on national parks.
Southern Alps and Milford Sound Highlights
6 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, no driving and no guide, with every connection booked for you. Strong on national parks.
Taste of the South Island
8 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on classic driving tours.
Southern Explorer
9 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Queenstown, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on adventure.
Dunedin, Queenstown, Milford Sound and Glaciers Tour
6 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, scheduled coaches between towns, no guide, your days your own. Strong on adventure.
Coast to Coast
9 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, scheduled coaches between towns, no guide, your days your own. Strong on scenic cruises.
Highlights of the South Island Tour
10 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, driving yourself, with the route planned for you. Strong on adventure.
4 day Kaikoura, TranzAlpine and West Coast Glaciers to Queenstown
4 days across both islands, Wellington away to Queenstown, scheduled coaches between towns, no guide, your days your own. Strong on family touring.
Top of the South Tour
7 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, scheduled coaches between towns, no guide, your days your own. Strong on scenic trains.
South Island Tour from Christchurch Including Queenstown and Milford Sound
6 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, no driving and no guide, with every connection booked for you. Strong on adventure.
Ski North to South Package
9 days across both islands, from Auckland through to Queenstown, lift passes, lessons and lodging in one booking. Strong on adventure.
Train, Fiord and Glacier Tour
6 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, scheduled coaches between towns, no guide, your days your own. Strong on national parks.
The Heritage Trail
9 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Auckland, no driving and no guide, with every connection booked for you. Strong on food and wine.
Before you choose, worth a read: Is the TranzAlpine worth it? A straight answer · The Cook Strait ferry, without the surprises
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Places these tours go
Where the 120 itineraries in this collection actually stop, counted from their day by day. Each place has its own guide and the tours through it.