Grand Pacific 19 Day Signature Rail, Cruise & Coach

This 19 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

This extremely popular tour has been designed specifically for rail enthusiasts to enjoy the best of New Zealand at a relaxed pace. The itinerary includes a selection of breathtaking journeys, visiting many exciting attractions, and a wide range of activities. Journey across the Southern Alps on board the TranzAlpine train, enjoy a relaxing trip on the beautifully restored Glenbrook Railway vintage train, and cruise the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. A highlight is an overnight experience aboard the Milford Mariner as you cruise across the majestic Milford Sound.

**Note for those travelling on 21 and 28 April 2025 departures: As the Coastal Pacific Train is not in operation on the dates required, a reduction will be applied at the time of final payment, in case scheduling changes.

This tour also features:

Included: Arrowtown Lakes District Museum

Included: Auckland City Tour

Included: Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Included: Huka Falls

Included: Larnach Castle

Included: Milford Sound Overnight Boat Cruise

Included: Olveston Historic Home

Included: Paradise Valley Springs

Included: Speights heritage brewery tour

Included: Wellington City Tour

Included: Complimentary pre-dinner welcome drink

Included: Professional Coach Captain

18 breakfasts, 12 dinners, 3 special dinners

Itinerary summary for: Grand Pacific 19 Day Signature Rail, Cruise & Coach

Day 1: Arrive Auckland

Day 2: Auckland - Bay of Islands

Day 3: Bay of Islands (Free Day)

Day 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland

Day 5: Auckland - Rotorua

Day 6: Rotorua

Day 7: Rotorua - Wellington

Day 8: Wellington

Day 9: Wellington - Kaikōura - Christchurch

Day 10: Christchurch

Day 11: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass - Franz Josef

Day 12: Franz Josef - Queenstown

Day 13: Queenstown (Free Day)

Day 14: Queenstown - Milford Sound Overnight Cruise

Day 15: Milford Sound - Te Anau

Day 16: Te Anau - Dunedin

Day 17: Dunedin

Day 18: Dunedin - Christchurch

Day 19: Depart Christchurch