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Auckland to Christchurch 10-Day Rail Tour

10 days
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From Auckland to Christchurch
4.0
26 traveler reviews
Auckland to Christchurch 10-Day Rail Tour - Australia and New Zealand Travel Company
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Plan your adventure:
  • Explorer
  • Family
  • Self-Guided
  • Private
  • Train & Rail
  • Personalized
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
Operator
Australia and New Zealand Travel Company
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Age range 5 to 90

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Picton
    Picton
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Greymouth
    Greymouth
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland's iconic Sky Tower and harbors
  • Ride the Northern Explorer train through volcanoes
  • Sail across Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry
  • Travel the Coastal Pacific with stunning sea views
  • Cross the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine train

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Auckland
  2. Days 2 - 3 Free Days Auckland
  3. Day 4 Auckland – Northern Explorer Train Journey – Wellington
  4. Day 5 Wellington Free Day
  5. Day 6 Wellington – Interislander Ferry – Picton – Coastal Pacific Train Journey – Christchurch
  6. Days 7 - 8 Free Days Christchurch
  7. Day 9 Christchurch – TranzAlpine Rail Journey – Christchurch
  8. Day 10 Depart Christchurch
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    Stay connected on your adventure with a free eSIM, making it easier than ever to keep your friends, family and social media up to date without the hassle of roaming fees.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • VR Auckland City Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Astelia Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Carnmore Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7, 9

Operated by

Australia and New Zealand Travel Company

4.0
(26 reviews)

Number of tours

26

Age Range

18 to 85 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

96%

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Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Tristen
    · November 21st, 2024
    Over all very nicely managed and selected comfortable stay during all the tours.
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  • Cecil
    · November 16th, 2024
    Fabulous! excellent value and lots of fun too. Amazing job by team.
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  • Marie-France
    · March 18th, 2025
    We really enjoyed our tour of Australia with Tour Radar, everything went well. The big negative point was the hotel in Sydney, where the room was tiny and the bed uncomfortable. However, the location was convenient.
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Dates & Availability

10 days
Auckland to Christchurch 10-Day Rail Tour
From Auckland to Christchurch

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 248205

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    New Zealand Dollar
    New Zealand
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

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    New Zealand
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 8th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 8th, 2025, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Australia and New Zealand Travel Company. 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 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Australia and New Zealand Travel Company will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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