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19 Day Ultimate Rail, Cruise and Coach

Starting from $12,909
Save $250pp on September 2025 and May 2026 departures. All other departures save $150pp off the brochure price.

19 Day Ultimate Rail, Cruise and Coach

    Ultimate seats

    Overview

    Destination:
    New Zealand, 
    Start:Auckland
    Finish:Christchurch
    Duration:19 days
    Style:
    Adventure,
    Food,
    Land Journey,
    Rail,
    Small Group Journeys,
    Small Group Tour,
    Tripcode:
    UGPR19
    Travel Period
    September 2025 - September 2025
    Save $250pp on September 2025 and May 2026 departures. All other departures save $150pp off the brochure price.

    Experience the romance of rail travel, the majesty of cruising and the luxury of Business Class coach travel on this activity-packed 19-day tour. Visit the "best of attractions" in New Zealand including scenic rail journeys onboard the Glenbrook Vintage Railway, Coastal Pacific Rail Journey and the world-renowned TranzAlpine Rail Journey. Relax on 4 cruises featuring an overnight cruise on the beautiful Doubtful Sound. The tour includes 2-night stays in the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown and Dunedin. 

    What's Included

    • 20 Business Class seats on a full-size coach
    • Return airfares from your homeport
    • Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
    • Return airport transfers in New Zealand
    • Professional Coach Captain
    • 17 nights 4.5 star accommodation
    • Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
    • 6 two night stays
    • Hotel porterage
    • 35 meals including breakfast daily
    • 4 rail journeys
    • 4 cruises
    • All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
    • Extensive Optional Activities
    • Ultimate Documentation Pack

    Options and details

    Departure date: Departure city: Price from:

    5, 9, 19, 29 September 2025

    5 May 2026

    Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne

    		 $12,909* per person twin share

    Canberra

    		 $13,229* per person twin share
    Gold Coast $12,939* per person twin share
    Hobart, Launceston $13,239* per person twin share

    5, 12 October 2025

    28 November 2025

    2, 18^ December 2025

    5, 11, 26 January 2026

    2, 10, 26 February 2026

    16, 29 March 2026

    2, 15, 24 April 2026

    Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne

    		 $13,009* per person twin share

    Canberra

    		 $13,329* per person twin share 
    Gold Coast $13,039* per person twin share
    Hobart, Launceston $13,339* per person twin share

     

    Your Itinerary

    Day 1: Arrive Auckland

    On arrival into Auckland you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink as you meet your travelling companions.
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    Day 2: Auckland - Bay of Islands

    Board the luxurious Ultimate Coach and enjoy a city tour of Auckland, dubbed the ‘City of Sails’, before travelling to Matakohe to enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum.
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    Day 3: Bay of Islands (Free Day)

    Today is a free day. Choose from the many optional activities available, including the Cape Reinga coach trip via Ninety Mile Beach or a spectacular scenic flight. This evening is also free, you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).
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    Day 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland

    This morning you will explore the scenic beauty of the Bay of Islands including an island visit aboard a luxury catamaran.
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    Day 5: Auckland - Rotorua

    This morning travel to Glenbrook Vintage Railway for a nostalgic 15 kilometre trip back in time on a beautifully restored vintage steam train including a delightful morning tea.
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    Day 6: Rotorua

    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!
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    Day 7: Rotorua - Wellington

    Travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the spectacular Huka Falls. Continue to Lake Taupo for some free time to enjoy this scenic lakeside town. Travel via the Tongariro National Park and then continue south to NZ’s capital city, Wellington.
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    Day 8: Wellington

    A highlight this morning will be time to explore Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition at Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum.
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    Day 9: Wellington - Kaikōura - Christchurch

    This morning board the Interislander Ferry and experience the comfort and intimate setting of the Premium Lounge. Enjoy breakfast as you travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton.
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    Day 10 - Christchurch

    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.
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    Day 11 - Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass - Fox Glacier

    This morning board the TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world.
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    Day 12: Fox Glacier - Queenstown

    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 into Arrowtown to visit the Lakes District Museum.
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    Day 13: Queenstown (Free Day)

    Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown with many optional activities available. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station.
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    Day 14: Queenstown - Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

    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.
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    Day 15: Doubtful Sound - Te Anau

    Start the day with a hearty breakfast before heading back to Deep Cove for the trip to Manapouri. Return to the wharf and meet your Ultimate Coach for the journey to Te Anau where you will enjoy an afternoon at leisure. You may like to visit the Te Anau Glowworm Caves (optional).
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    Day 16: Te Anau - Dunedin

    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.
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    Day 17: Dunedin

    Travel along the picturesque Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle. On a guided tour you will hear the tragic and scandalous tales which make up the castle’s history.
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    Day 18: Dunedin - Christchurch

    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.
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    Day 19: Depart Christchurch

    Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.
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    Operator
    Grand Pacific Tours is a leading travel company specializing in coach tours across New Zealand. Catering primarily to mature travelers, they offer a range of meticulously planned itineraries that showcase the stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich culture of New Zealand. With options ranging from affordable to luxury tours, Grand Pacific ensures a comfortable and enriching travel experience. Their professional tour guides and drivers provide insightful commentary and exceptional service, making each journey memorable. Whether you’re interested in exploring the North Island, the South Island, or both.
    Tripcode: UGPR19
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    *Hunter Travel Group Pty Ltd (ABN 86 089 025 696) serves as an agent, selling various travel-related products and services on behalf of many providers like airlines, coach, rail, and cruise line operators, as well as wholesalers and tour operators. As your agent, Hunter Travel Group provide booking and advisory services including making travel bookings on your behalf and arranging contracts between you and the travel service providers. Any bookings made either in-store or online will be subject to Hunter Travel Group's privacy policy, terms of use and booking conditions in addition to any third-party booking conditions and privacy policies. Prices are based on per person twin share unless otherwise stated. These offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice. Contact a Travel Advisor to find our more information and conditions for this specific offer.

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    • Prices are current as at 26 February 2025
    • *Prices are in AUD$, include GST and are per person based on twin share.
    • Prices are subject to change without notice.
    • Flights are not included and are an additional charge.
    • Price does not include items of a personal nature such as laundry, insurance and meals not specified in the inclusions.
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    • Grand Pacific Tours Conditions: Prices include economy class airfare and pre paid taxes (subject to change). **Save up to $500 per couple ($250 per person) on selected departures in Sep 2025 and May 2026. All other departures will save $150 per person off the brochure price. Maximum savings are included in the advertised prices. Special Offer: not valid on group departures, no further discounts apply, not to be used in conjunction with any other special offer, for new bookings only for travel Sep 2025 – May 2026 unless sold out prior and can be withdrawn at any time without notice.