New Zealand Rail & Cruise Luxury Tour

Auckland (1 Night), Bay of Islands (2), Auckland (1), Rotorua (2), Wellington (2), Christchurch (2), Fox Glacier (1), Queenstown (2), Doubtful Sound (1), Te Anau (1), Dunedin (2), Christchurch (1)

International – Los Angeles to Auckland, Christchurch to Los Angeles

Shuttle – Auckland Airport to Accommodation, Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

Auckland – Auckland City Sights Tour
Waitangi – Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Bay of Islands – Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
Northland – Kauri Museum
Glenbrook – Glenbrook Vintage Railway
Rotorua – National Kiwi Hatchery Tour, Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge Ride, Agrodome, Thermal mud pools and geysers, Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi and Concert
Wellington – Cruise on the Interislander Ferry, Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum, Wellington City Sights Tour, Coastal Pacific Rail Journey
Christchurch – International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch Tram, TranzAlpine Rail Journey, Christchurch City Sights Tour
Arrowtown – Lakes District Museum
Queenstown – Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
Doubtful Sound – Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
Dunedin – Larnach Castle and Ultimate High Tea, Dunedin City Sights Tour
Pleasant Point – Pleasant Point Museum and Railway

18 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast; 14 sumptuous dinners including complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner and 3 specialty dinners; 2 lunches; 2 delicious morning teas; Hotel Wine Time (discounted drinks)

The estimated cost for this package includes the average international airfare from Los Angeles. Request a quote for your preferred routing and travel dates. Your flight will cross the international date line overnight, putting you 1 day ahead in New Zealand. So according to a calendar it will take you 2 days to get to New Zealand, but really, it’s just an overnight flight!

Board your luxurious travel coach and enjoy a city tour of Auckland, dubbed the ‘City of Sails’, before traveling to Matakohe to enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum. Travel via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British.

Hotel: Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

This morning you will explore the scenic beauty of the Bay of Islands including an island visit aboard a luxury catamaran. Cruise to Cape Brett and the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’, keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine life. On return to Paihia, travel south, returning to Auckland. This evening is free to dine at leisure.

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Auckland
Meals: Breakfast

Today begins with a gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua where spectacular views are on offer. There is also time for a thrilling luge ride! Enjoy some leisure time in the geothermal capital before travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert.

Meals: Breakfast & Specialty Dinner

A highlight this morning will be time to explore Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition at Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. Cutting edge technology brings these stories to life through the eyes of New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances. Reboard your Ultimate Coach for an extensive city tour which showcases the history and culture on show. Enjoy free time this afternoon and this evening is also at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Today visit the International Antarctic Centre designed to provide an informative account of life in Antarctica. This is followed by an introductory city tour of Christchurch. This afternoon includes a journey on board the Christchurch Tram at your leisure. This evening is free to enjoy one of the many eateries near your hotel.

Breakfast included

See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south along the West Coast. Continue via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving at Arrowtown to visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue to picturesque Queenstown, a year-round resort situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening is free, and you may choose to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants.

Hotel: Heritage Queenstown (2)
Meals: Breakfast

Today travel via Te Anau to Manapouri. Enjoy lunch as you cruise across this glacial lake. A short ride over the Wilmot Pass brings you to the boarding point to join the Fiordland Navigator for an amazing overnight experience. As you cruise through the pristine beauty of Doubtful Sound, naturalist guides will provide commentary and point out the resident wildlife. There are opportunities to explore the shoreline by tender boat or kayak (swimwear required) or to relax on board. When evening falls enjoy a delicious carvery buffet prepared by the onboard chef.

Overnight: Fiordland Navigator
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin, famous for its stunning Edwardian and Victorian architecture dating back to the gold rush of the 1800s. Enjoy a city tour of New Zealand’s oldest university city.

Hotel: Distinction Dunedin Hotel (2)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner included

This morning travel to the city of Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue north to Pleasant Point Museum and Railway for a short rail experience followed by lunch and time to explore the preserved heritage of the South Canterbury railway. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with selected beverages and your newfound friends.

Hotel: The George or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Specialty Dinner