View Gallery Home Coach Tours Hot Offer - Save Hundreds! 19 Day Classic Rail, Cruise & Coach Featuring breathtaking rail journeys and Milford Sound overnight cruise Operated by Grand Pacific Tours Classic Tours Overview price from 6,519 AUD per person (twin share) duration 19 days and 18 nights you will visit Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Arthur’s Pass, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Dunedin Both Islands Saved to favourites Tour Dates Enquire about this tour Itinerary This is a 19 Day Classic Group Tour that travels both the North & South Islands, starting in Auckland and finishing in Christchurch. Day 1 - Arrive Auckland 1 of 2Coach Tour Itinerary - 19 Day Classic Rail, Cruise & Coach 2 of 2Auckland City On arrival into Auckland, you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening meet your Tour Leader and travelling companions for dinner. Stay at SkyCity Hotel (2022) / Grand Millennium Auckland (2023) Dinner* Day 2 - Auckland - Bay of Islands 1 of 3Kauri Museum, Matakohe 2 of 3Waitangi Treaty Grounds 3 of 3Waitangi Treaty Grounds 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. Travel via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Mãori tribes and the British. Stay at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands or similar Breakfast & Dinner Day 3 - Bay of Islands Cape Reinga, Northland 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). Stay at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands or similar Breakfast Day 4 - Bay of Islands - Auckland 1 of 2Hole in the Rock Cruise, Bay of Islands 2 of 2Hole in the Rock Cruise, Bay of Islands This morning you will explore the scenic beauty of the Bay of Islands 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. Upon return to Paihia, travel south via Whangarei, call into the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree before returning to Auckland. Stay at SkyCity Hotel (2022) / Grand Millennium Auckland (2023) Breakfast & Dinner 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. Visit the restoration workshop and on return to Glenbrook Station, morning tea will be served. Depart Glenbrook and travel through magnificent countryside of rolling hills and green pastures famous for dairying. Continue to Rotorua to visit Paradise Valley Springs, a superb wildlife park where you can hand-feed rainbow trout. Stay at Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua - Superior Plus Room Breakfast & Dinner Day 6 - Rotorua 1 of 4Skyline Gondola, Rotorua 2 of 4Agrodome, Rotorua 3 of 4Geothermal Valley, Rotorua 4 of 4Maori Performance at Te Puia, Rotorua Today begins with a gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua. There is also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is the Agrodome for an action-packed hour of farming entertainment and education that is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Enjoy some free time this afternoon before travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening experience an entertaining Mãori Hãngi and Concert. Stay at Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua - Superior Plus Room Breakfast, Special Dinner Day 7 - Rotorua - Wellington 1 of 2Huka Falls, Taupo 2 of 2Wellington city at dawn - Photo: WellingtonNZ 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 New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington. Stay at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor - Executive Room Breakfast & Dinner Day 8 - Wellington Te Papa Museum, Wellington 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 coach for an extensive city tour. Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon and this evening is also free to explore Wellington’s lively food scene. Stay at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor - Executive Room Breakfast & Dinner Day 9 - Wellington - Christchurch 1 of 2Interislander Ferry 2 of 2Kaikoura, Canterbury This morning board the Interislander Ferry, cross Cook Strait and travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Join the Coastal Pacific, a truly spectacular rail journey that showcases the Kaikōura mountain ranges on one side and the rugged scenic coastline on the other travelling through numerous tunnels and across several bridges. Enjoy a two-night stay in the garden city of Christchurch. Stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel or similar Breakfast & Dinner Day 10 - Christchurch 1 of 2Cable Car, Christchurch City Centre 2 of 2Christchurch, Canterbury Today visit the International Antarctic Centre, designed to provide an informative account of life in Antarctica. This is followed by a city tour of Christchurch. This afternoon includes a journey on board the Christchurch Tram at leisure, one of Christchurch’s leading attractions. This evening is free to explore the local cuisine. Stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel or similar Breakfast Day 11 - Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass - Franz Josef 1 of 3TranzAlpine Train Journey - Photo: Kiwi Rail 2 of 3TranzAlpine Train Journey - Photo: Kiwi Rail 3 of 3Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast - Photo: Fraser Clements This morning board the TranzAlpine, one of the great train journeys of the world. Travel over massive viaducts, river valleys and spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass located in the centre of the Southern Alps. Board your coach and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before arriving at the township of Franz Josef where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers. Stay at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier - Douglas Wing Breakfast & Dinner Day 12 - Franz Josef - Queenstown Queenstown, Otago See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving into picturesque Queenstown, a year-round resort situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening is free to dine at one of the many fine restaurants. Stay at Millennium Hotel Queenstown or similar Breakfast Day 13 - Queenstown 1 of 2TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown 2 of 2TSS Earnslaw Cruise, Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Today is a free day to explore Queenstown. Your Coach Captain and Tour Leader will assist with the many optional activities available. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious gourmet barbecue dinner featuring a menu of seasonal, fresh and locally sourced food at the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown. Stay at Millennium Hotel Queenstown or similar Breakfast, Special Dinner Day 14 - Queenstown - Milford Sound Overnight Cruise 1 of 3Road to Milford Sound, Fiordland 2 of 3Milford Sound, Fiordland 3 of 3Milford Sound, Fiordland This morning travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via Te Anau to Milford Sound and board the Milford Mariner for your amazing overnight cruise. There is plenty of time to view the fiord’s spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife – you’re bound to encounter seals and if you’re lucky maybe dolphins and penguins. As evening falls enjoy a delicious carvery buffet prepared freshly by the onboard chef. Stay at Milford Mariner (Overnight) Breakfast & Dinner Day 15 - Milford Sound - Te Anau Start the day with a hearty breakfast before heading back out to the Tasman Sea (weather permitting) to explore more of the fiord. Return to the wharf to meet your coach and enjoy the scenic drive to Te Anau where you will enjoy an afternoon at leisure. You may like to visit the Te Anau Glowworm Caves (optional). Stay at Distinction Luxmore Hotel - Deluxe Room Breakfast & Dinner Day 16 - Te Anau - Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin, famous for its stunning Edwardian and Victorian architecture dating back to the gold rush of the 1800’s. Today Dunedin is New Zealand’s oldest university city. Stay at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Breakfast & Dinner Day 17 - Dunedin 1 of 2Larnach Castle, Dunedin 2 of 2Larnach Castle, Dunedin This morning travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you hear of the tragic and scandalous history on a guided tour. Enjoy time to wander around this Garden of International Significance followed by a delicious Devonshire Tea. Return to Dunedin for a city tour followed by some free time. Optional activities you might be interested in including a tour of Speights Brewery or the chance to see wildlife in their natural habitat. Tonight, a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, Haggis Ceremony and gift. Stay at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Breakfast & Dinner Day 18 - Dunedin - Christchurch 1 of 2Olveston Historic Home, Dunedin 2 of 2Olveston Historic Home, Dunedin This morning visit Olveston Historic Home, a prosperous merchants’ home from the turn of the century before travelling to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Stay at Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport Breakfast 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. Breakfast View More Expand All | Collapse All Inclusions Return airport transfers in New Zealand 17 nights 4 star accommodation Milford Sound Overnight Cruise 18 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua 34 sumptuous dinners* including 3 specialty dinners: Mãori Hãngi and Concert, Rotorua; Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Haggis Ceremony, Dunedin 2 delicious morning teas Kauri Museum Waitangi Treaty Grounds Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise Glenbrook Vintage Railway Paradise Valley Springs guided tour Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge Ride Agrodome Thermal mud pools and geysers guided tour Te Puia traditional Mãori Hãngi and Concert Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum Cruise on the Interislander Ferry Coastal Pacific Rail Journey International Antarctic Centre Christchurch Tram TranzAlpine Rail Journey Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw Lakes District Museum Larnach Castle guided tour Haggis Ceremony and Gift Olveston Historic Home guided tour City sights tour of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin View More * Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8 pm. 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