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New Zealand Rail and Cruise Discovery Christchurch → Auckland (2024)

19 days
•
From Christchurch to Auckland
4.1
24 traveler reviews
New Zealand Rail and Cruise Discovery Christchurch → Auckland (2024) - APT

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Tour Operator:
APT
Max group size:
200
Age range:
8 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
234825

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Greymouth
    Greymouth
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
  • Te Anau
    Te Anau
  • Stewart Island
    Stewart Island
  • Dunedin
    Dunedin
  • Picton
    Picton
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Taupo
    Taupo
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Auckland
    Auckland
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Highlights

  • Enjoy a Canterbury Feast on arrival
  • Cruise the stunning Milford Sound
  • Explore the historic town of Akaroa
  • Dine aboard the Christchurch Tramway
  • Visit the Royal Albatross Centre

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Christchurch, Akaroa Nature Cruise, Christchurch
  3. Day 3 Christchurch, TranzAlpine Train, Greymouth, Franz Josef/Waiau
  4. Day 4 Franz Josef/Waiau, Queenstown
  5. Day 5 Queenstown
  6. Day 6 Queenstown, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, Te Anau
  7. Day 7 Te Anau, Manapouri
  8. Day 8 Manapouri, Invercargill
  9. Day 9 Invercargill, Stewart Island/Rakiura Day Trip
  10. Day 10 Invercargill, Dunedin
  11. Day 11 Dunedin, Aoraki/Mount Cook
  12. Day 12 Aoraki/Mount Cook, Christchurch
  13. Day 13 Christchurch, Coastal Pacific Train, Picton, Interislander Ferry, Queen Charlotte Sound
  14. Day 14 Wellington, Fell Locomotive Museum, Taupo
  15. Day 15 Taupo, Rotorua
  16. Day 16 Rotorua
  17. Day 17 Rotorua, Glenbrook Steam Train, Auckland
  18. Day 18 Auckland
  19. Day 19 Depart Auckland
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Rydges Latimer Christchurch

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Te Waonui Forest Retreat

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Millennium Hotel Queenstown

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Doubtful Sound/Patea Overnight Cruise

    Hotel
    day 7

  • Ascot Hotel Invercargill

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9

  • Distinction Dunedin Hotel

    Hotel
    day 10

  • Hermitage Hotel

    Hotel
    day 11

  • Rydges Latimer

    Hotel
    day 12

  • Sofitel Wellington

    Hotel
    day 13

  • Hilton Lake Taupo

    Hotel
    day 14

  • Rotorua

    Hotel
    Days 15, 16

  • Grand Millennium Auckland

    Hotel
    Days 17, 18

Operated by

APT

4.1
(24 reviews)

Number of tours

211

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

A family-owned company since its conception in the 1920s. APT had its beginnings when Bill McGeary built a bus body on a tray truck after a tram strike affected the city of Melbourne. Through Bill's son Geoff, APT pioneered Australia's dynamic travel industry in the 1960s and 1970s via a diverse...

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Customer Reviews

  • John
    · February 6th, 2023
    The tour started on a wrong note because we were not met at the airport in Auckland. After some time and effort...
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  • David
    · March 23rd, 2020
    Our tour director, Daniel, did a really good job and made our 6 days very enjoyable. The bus driver was also very...
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  • Anonymous
    · January 28th, 2012
    We went on the Southern Sensation premier plus tour. It was absolutely amazing!! We live in the North Island and i...
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Good to Know

  • Currency
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    New Zealand Dollar
    New Zealand
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    Type I
    New Zealand
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with APT. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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