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New Zealand By Train, Bus & Ferry

21 days
From Queenstown to Auckland
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Start point
    Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road, 594 Frankton Road, Queenstown, Otago 9300, New Zealand (Check in at your Queenstown accommodation (or similar hotel), 15:00)
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Queenstown

    Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Queenstown waterfront and cafes
    • Ride the gondola for breathtaking views
    • Shotover Jet adventure
    • Bungy jumping
    • Canyon Swing
    • Zipline
    • Luge
    • Heli-ski
    Landmarks
    Remarkables Mountain Range
  3. Day 3

    Queenstown to Milford Sound

    Queenstown to Milford Sound

    Included Activities

    • Fully-guided day tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound
    • Milford Sound cruise with views of waterfalls and Mitre Peak
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Devil's Staircase
    Mirror Lake
    The Chasm
    Homer Tunnel
    Milford Sound
    Mitre Peak
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Queenstown

    Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Rata (Michelin star restaurant by Josh Emett)
    • TSS Earnslaw steamship cruise to Walter Peak Station with dinner and farm tour
    • Lakeside stroll
    • Gondola ride for views
    • Shotover Jet
    • Bungy jumping
    • Canyon Swing
    • Zipline
    • Luge
    • Heli-ski
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Walter Peak Station
  5. Day 5

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
  6. Day 6

    Queenstown to Christchurch

    Queenstown to Christchurch
  7. Day 7

    Christchurch

    Christchurch

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tram Tour with full-day ticket

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Canterbury Museum
    • Explore Botanic Garden
    • Visit Arts Centre
    • Explore Hagley Park
    • Browse boutique stores on New Regent Street
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Square
    River Avon
    Canterbury Museum
    Botanic Garden
    Arts Centre
    Hagley Park
    New Regent Street
  8. Day 8

    Christchurch to Greymouth

    Christchurch to Greymouth

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine Scenic Train from Christchurch to Greymouth

    Optional Activities

    • Dine in the dining car
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Pass National Park
  9. Day 9

    Greymouth

    Greymouth

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to the coast
    • Visit craft shops
    • Dine at local pubs
    • Visit Monteith's brewery
    Landmarks
    Monteith's Brewery
  10. Day 10

    Greymouth to Christchurch

    Greymouth to Christchurch

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine Scenic Train from Greymouth to Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Dine in the dining car
    Landmarks
    Southern Alps
    Canterbury Plains
  11. Day 11

    Christchurch

    Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Visit The Art Gallery
    • Visit Cathedral Junction
    • Walk along Avon River
    • Visit Canterbury Museum
    • Visit the Arts Centre
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Square
    River Avon
    Canterbury Museum
    Arts Centre
  12. Day 12

    Christchurch to Wellington

    Christchurch to Wellington

    Included Activities

    • InterCity bus from Christchurch to Picton
    • Interislander Ferry from Picton to Wellington
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Sounds
    Cook Strait
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  13. Day 13

    Wellington

    Wellington

    Included Activities

    • Wellington City Tour including Mt Victoria, Weta Cave, Red Rocks, cable car ride, Botanical Gardens, Beehive, Parliament buildings, and Old St Pauls church
    Landmarks
    Mt Victoria
    Weta Cave
    Red Rocks
    Wellington Cable Car
    Botanical Gardens
    Lady Norwood Rose Gardens
    Beehive
    Parliament Buildings
    Old St Pauls Church
  14. Day 14

    Wellington

    Wellington

    Optional Activities

    • Ride the cable car for 360-degree views of Wellington, Harbour and Cook Strait
    • Travel through inner-city streets
    • Explore the coastline
    Landmarks
    Wellington Cable Car
  15. Day 15

    Wellington

    Wellington
  16. Day 16

    Wellington to Auckland

    Wellington to Auckland

    Included Activities

    • Northern Explorer Train from Wellington to Auckland
    Landmarks
    Palmerston North
    National Park
    Mt Ngauruhoe
    Mt Tongariro
    Raurimu Spiral
    Waikato Region
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Auckland

    Auckland

    Included Activities

    • Auckland Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour with one-day ticket

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Auckland Museum
    • Visit Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium
    • Visit Sky Tower
    Landmarks
    Philips Corner/Princes Wharf
    Auckland Museum
    Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium
    Sky Tower
  18. Day 18

    Auckland

    Auckland

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sky Tower
    • Explore Viaduct Harbour
    • Visit Auckland Domain
    • Visit Wintergardens
    • Relax at Mission Bay Beach
    Landmarks
    Sky Tower
    Viaduct Harbour
    Auckland Domain
    Wintergardens
    Mission Bay Beach
  19. Day 19

    Auckland

    Auckland
  20. Day 20

    Auckland

    Auckland

    Optional Activities

    • Pre-book a sightseeing tour
  21. Day 21

    Departure

    Departure
    End point
    Auckland, New Zealand (Check out of your hotel this morning, 10:00)

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Reviews from other tours by Travel Made Easy Pty Ltd

  • Michael
    March 28th, 2026
    It was a great North Island set of tours and the hotel pick was comfortable and central.
  • Allison
    January 15th, 2026
    Had a wonderful time in New Zealand on this tour. The days were jam packed and well organized. A huge variety of...
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  • Charles
    April 30th, 2026
    The guide in Daintree Rainforest was not too good, but the one on The Great Ocean Road was great. The hotels were...
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