New Zealand Scenic Train tours

New Zealand Discoverer North to South

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Christchurch to Queenstown West Coast Explorer

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Cross the Southern Alps by the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train then down to the Glaciers and Westland National Park. 2 nights allows time to explore the region on one of the guided walks or relax and marvel at this unique region.
Then travel the West Coast through Mt. Aspiring National Park and onto Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand. Continuing further south and onto Fiordland National Park and the famous Milford Sound. Explore the Milford Road before enjoying a Nature Cruise on the Sound. Return to Queenstown to depart.

Coast to Coast

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Starting and finishing in Christchurch this tour visits Mt. Cook National Park, travels through the Southern Lakes region and into the deep south. Time to explore Dunedin and wildlife of the Otago Peninsular before crossing the rich farmland of Southland toward Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. There is a full day to explore Milford Sound including a Real Journeys Nature Cruise. Then to Queenstown for two nights with time to relax or enjoy the countless activities here. The West Coast Glaciers are next and two nights allow time to enjoy one of the many guided walk options or scenic flights. Return to Christchurch aboard the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.

A Taste of the South

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A short highlights tour driving the countryside of Canterbury, Otago, Southland, Fiordland and the West Coast. Visiting Mt. Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Queenstown and Franz Josef Glacier you return to Christchurch via the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.

Auckland to Auckland Overlander

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North to South Explorer

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The Length & Breadth North to South

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A Taste of the South

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A short highlights tour driving the countryside of Canterbury, Otago, Southland, Fiordland and the West Coast. Visiting Mt. Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Queenstown and Franz Josef Glacier you return to Christchurch via the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.

Auckland to Dunedin Southbound Explorer

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Northbound Explorer Christchurch to Auckland

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Starting in Christchurch this tour visits Mt. Cook National Park, travels through the Southern Lakes region and into the deep south. Time to explore Dunedin and wildlife of the Otago Peninsular before crossing the rich farmland of Southland toward Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. There is a full day to explore Milford Sound including a Real Journeys Nature Cruise. Then to Queenstown for two nights with time to relax or enjoy the countless activities here. The West Coast Glaciers are next and two nights allow time to enjoy one of the many guided walk options or scenic flights. Travel across the Southern Alps to Christchurch aboard the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.
Continue north to Kaikoura and a chance to view the resident whales before heading into Abel Tasman National Park. Crossing the Cook Strait to the North Island spend 2 nights exploring the capital city, Wellington. Through the central plateau to Rotorua and its bubbling mud pools and Maori culture before arriving into the city of sails, Auckland.