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GRAND TOURS Tranzalpine crossing the Waimakariri river © KiwiRail

The Very Best of New Zealand Revisited

Wednesday 4 March to Monday 30 March 2026

A fabulous 27-day tour that covers highlights of both North and South Islands of New Zealand including spectacular rail journeys and scenic sailings.
Truly a trip of a lifetime, enhanced by stopovers in Singapore to break up the travel.

Day 1 - London to Singapore Day 11 - Northern Explorer Train
Direct overnight flight to Singapore, arriving the Board the Northern Explorer train and head for
following day. Wellington for a 2-night stay. We will journey through
the Tongariro National Park, New Zealand’s oldest
Days 2 & 3 - Singapore’s Botanic Gardens
Overnight at a centrally located hotel before national park that holds dual UNESCO World
spending a morning at the Botanic Gardens - a Heritage status for culture and nature.
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit some of the city Day 12 - Wellington at Leisure
sights before transferring to the airport for our flight Enjoy a day at leisure in the capital. Take a ride on
to New Zealand. the historic Wellington Cable Car for panoramic
Singapore Day 4 - Arrive Auckland views of the city and harbour, take a local train out to
Masterton, home to beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park,
Afternoon arrival into Auckland, transfer to our hotel
for a 1-night stay and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. or visit Paekakariki on the coast.
Day 13 - Ferry & Coastal Pacific
Days 5 to 7 - Bay of Islands
Scenic Landscape of Hobbiton™ - iStock-Beverly Goldschmidt and a return journey on the scenic Bay of Islands along the Pacific coast, along rugged coastlines,
Cross the Cook Strait by ferry to Picton, where we
A wonderful and relaxing 3-day excursion to Paihia in
board the Coastal Pacific train. The track meanders
the Bay of Islands, including a sea cruise by catamaran
across remote beaches, between mountains and sea.
Vintage Railway. Return to Auckland for a 2-night stay.
Evening arrival in Christchurch for a 2-night stay.
Day 8 - Glenbrook Vintage Railway
Day 14 - Ferrymead Heritage Park
We charter a steam train on the wonderful
Enjoy a city tour of Christchurch before transferring
Glenbrook Vintage Railway, a run-past for photos
should be possible. Return to the city centre for a
Kitson Steam tram, enjoy a short steam train ride,
free afternoon – why not pre-book to go up the Sky
and have some free time to explore the site. Lunch
Tower for 360 views of the city or take a stroll along to Ferrymead Heritage Park. Here, we charter a
the picturesque waterfront. is also included.
Day 15 - TranzAlpine Train
Day 9 - Hobbiton™ Film Set
Enroute to Rotorua for an overnight stay, we Sit back and relax whilst taking in the South Island’s
stop at Matamata to visit the enchanting village of stunning mountains and the vast Canterbury Plains
Hobbiton™, where The Lord of the Rings and The aboard New Zealand’s finest inland rail journey to
Hobbit Trilogies were filmed. Greymouth. We continue by road to Shantytown
Heritage Park with a steam train journey included.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Day 10 - Geysers & Glow Worms Overnight at Fox Glacier.
Visit two natural wonders - the Te Puia thermal pools
Day 16 - Fox Glacier to Queenstown
at Rotorua & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves before
After a short walk to a glacier viewpoint, we drive to
continuing to Hamilton for a 1-night stay.
Queenstown for a 3-night stay.
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