19 Day New Zealand Ultimate Rail, Cruise and Coach
The ultimate experience combining rail, coach and Doubtful Sound overnight cruise.
This 19 Day Ultimate Rail, Cruise & Coach tour by Grand Pacific Tours offers an immersive and luxurious journey through New Zealand’s North and South Islands. Designed for small groups of up to 20 travellers, this tour combines scenic rail journeys, coastal cruises, and premium coach travel to showcase the country’s diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
$13,729*
Prepaid Attractions
- Kauri Museum
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
- Glenbrook Vintage Railway
- National Kiwi Hatchery Tour
- Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge Ride
- Thermal mud pools and geysers
- Te Puia traditional Māori Hāngi and Concert
- Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum
- Wellington Cable Car
- Cruise on the Interislander Ferry, Premium Lounge
- Coastal Pacific Rail Journey
- International Antarctic Centre
- Christchurch Tram
- TranzAlpine Rail Journey
- Lakes District Museum
- Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
- HIGHLIGHT – Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
- Larnach Castle and Ultimate High Tea
- Pleasant Point Museum and Railway
- Auckland City Sights Tour
- Wellington City Sights Tour
- Christchurch City Sights Tour
- Dunedin City Sights Tour
Coach Features
- 20 Business Class seats on a full-size coach
- 2 door access; dedicated seat side storage with tray table; cup holder
- Restroom; daily onboard Wi-Fi allowance
Experience
- Return airfares from your homeport
- Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
- Return airport transfers in New Zealand
- Professional Coach Captain
- 17 nights 4.5 star accommodation
- Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
- 6 two night stays
- Hotel porterage
- 4 rail journeys
- 4 cruises
- All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
- Extensive Optional Activities
- Ultimate Documentation Pack
Meals
- 18 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua
- 13 sumptuous dinners including complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner and 3 specialty dinners: Māori Hāngi and Concert, Rotorua; Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Intimate Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Christchurch
- 2 lunches: Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise; Pleasant Point Museum and Railway
- 2 delicious morning teas including an Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle
- Enjoy GPT Hotel Wine Time (discounted drinks)
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