Train & Rail Tours in New Zealand
Relax and admire breathtaking views in New Zealand only accessible by train journey. With 9 New Zealand train tours lasting from 4 days up to 18 days, you're sure to find a railway carriage with your name on it on a route that will leave you speechless.
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9 best train tour packages in New Zealand
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- Auckland to Christchurch 10-Day Rail Tour
- Classic | New Zealand Highlights Tour
- South Island Christmas Journey - 11 days (Superior)
- New Zealand South Island Discovery - 10 days
- New Zealand South Island Discovery (Short Break)
- New Zealand South Island Discovery - 10 days (Superior)
- South Island Christmas Journey - 11 days
- Experience New Zealand by Rail & Road (from Auckland to Christchurch)
- Festive Journey Through New Zealand - 17 days (Superior)
Travel across New Zealand on three iconic train routes: the Northern Explorer through Tongariro National Park's volcanic landscapes, the Coastal Pacific along the Kaikōura Coastline with sunbathing fur seals, and the TranzAlpine through the Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains. Cross the Cook Strait aboard the Interislander Ferry from Wellington to Picton, sailing through the Marlborough Sounds. Stay 9 nights in central hotels including VR Auckland Hotel, Astelia Hotel in Wellington, and Carnmore Hotel in Christchurch, with time to check out the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park.
Duration 10 days Destinations Auckland, Wellington, Picton, Blenheim, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Greymouth Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Travel Made Easy Pty Ltd From
- US$2,223
This 15-day rail adventure takes you on three of New Zealand's best train rides, starting with the Northern Explorer from Auckland to Tongariro National Park, then the Coastal Pacific through Marlborough wine country to Kaikōura, and finally the famous TranzAlpine crossing the Southern Alps from Christchurch to the West Coast.
Duration 15 days Destinations Auckland, Ohakune, Tongariro National Park, Mount Ruapehu, Wellington, Picton, Marlborough, Blenheim, Kaikoura, ChristchurchSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Great Journeys New Zealand From
- US$5,849
Duration 11 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Oamaru, Dunedin, Balclutha, Gore, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park, ManapouriSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
- US$6,250
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Haast, Queenstown, Walter Peak, Arrowtown, Te AnauSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
- US$4,305
Duration 4 days Destinations Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Haast, Lake Hawea, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Walter Peak Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $1,620
8% Off- US$1,490
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Haast, Queenstown, Walter Peak, Arrowtown, Te AnauSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
8% Off- US$5,115
Duration 11 days Destinations Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Walter Peak, Arrowtown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, GoreSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
8% Off- US$5,030
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