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15 Day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer Pinnacle Tour

Experience New Zealand’s South Island on a 5-star small group tour by rail and coach, inspired by Sir Edmund Hillary and hosted by his son, Peter Hillary. This journey blends stunning scenery with luxury and adventure.

Overview

price from 23,195 AUD per person
duration 15 days and 14 nights
you will visit Arthurs Pass, Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, Franz Josef, Kaikoura, Lake Tekapo, Milford Sound, Mt Cook, Punakaiki, Queenstown
South Island

Itinerary

This 5-star 15-day tour takes you on the kiwi rail experience of a lifetime, hosted by Peter Hillary, son of Sir Edmund Hillary.

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Inclusions

  • Hosted by Peter Hillary (son of Sir Edmund Hillary) & Experienced Tour Guides
  • 15 Nights in luxury accommodation (5-star)
  • 15x Cooked Breakfasts, 11x Lunches & 13x Sumptuous Dinners
  • Regular Cocktail Hours with Peter Hillary
  • Luxury Business Class Coach Travel
  • Christchurch Tram
  • TranzAlpine Train Journey
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks – Self Guided
  • Pounamu Pathway Cultural Immersion Tour
  • West Coast Treetop Walk
  • Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight
  • Haast Jetboat River Safari
  • Mt Aspiring Station Homestead Visit
  • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
  • Walter Peak Homestead
  • Queenstown Gondola
  • Milford Sound Return Flights & Premium Cruise
  • Guest Speaker at Queenstown Dinner – the ex-mayor of Queenstown
  • Kingston Flyer Historic Train Excursion
  • Bill Richardson Transport World
  • The Mainlander Train Journey from Invercargill to Dunedin
  • Guest Speaker at Dunedin Dinner – history professor
  • Taieri Gorge Train Journey
  • Albatross Colony & Fort Taiaroa Tour
  • The Mainlander Train Journey from Dunedin to Oamaru
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre at Aoraki Mt Cook
  • Tasman Glacier Flights
  • Tasman Glacier Explorer Cruise
  • Peter Hillary briefings and story telling throughout the journey
  • International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch
  • Akaroa Nature Cruise
  • Hinewai Private Nature Reserve and presentation by botanist Hugh Wilson
  • Coastal Pacific Scenic Train journey (two days in premier Scenic Plus class)
  • Kaikōura Whale Watch Cruise
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
  • Wine Tasting & Farewell Function at Allan Scotts Winery
  • Flight to Auckland
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Terms & Conditions

Tour price is based on 2 people twin share and is priced in Australian Dollars. Pricing is correct at the time of submission but is subject to change without notice. Valid for travel on select departures of 26 Jan & 26 Mar 2026. A 20% deposit is required at time of booking. An additional 40% due six months prior to the tour departure, and final balance due the month before your tour departs. International Flights not included. Blackout periods may apply. Inclusions are subject to change based on supplier operational capabilities.

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Dates & Pricing

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Start Date End Date RRP Twin ShareSingle Our Price Twin ShareSingle You Save Check Availability
26 Jan 2026 09 Feb 2026 23,570 AUD 23,195 AUD 375 AUD Enquire
26 Mar 2026 09 Apr 2026 23,570 AUD 23,195 AUD 375 AUD Enquire

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