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New Zealand: Ultimate Rail, Cruise & Coach Experience

Escorted Tours
  • Cruise New Zealand’s Bay of Islands to Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock.
  • Experience Rotorua’s geysers, Māori culture, Skyline views, and the National Kiwi Hatchery.
  • Cross the Southern Alps aboard the TranzAlpine, continuing through Arthur’s Pass to Fox Glacier.
  • Cruise Lake Wakatipu aboard TSS Earnslaw, then dine at Walter Peak Station.
  • Spend a night cruising Doubtful Sound, then discover Dunedin and Larnach Castle.

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55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel
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Trip Features

Epic Scenery
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Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.
Iconic Landmarks
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Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.
Wildlife Encounters
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Offers chances to observe animals responsibly in their natural habitats.
Escorted Tours
Journeys shared alongside a small group of fellow travellers.
Rail Journeys
Trips that help you explore the world by train.

Trip Itinerary

At a Glance

DAY

1

Arrive in Auckland

DAY

2

Auckland to the Bay of Islands

DAY

3

At Leisure in the Bay of Islands

DAY

4

The Bay of Islands to Auckland

DAY

5

Auckland to Rotorua

DAY

6

Exploring Rotorua

DAY

7

Rotorua to Wellington

DAY

8

Touring Wellington

DAY

9

Wellington to Kaikoura & Christchurch

DAY

10

Exploring Christchurch

DAY

11

Christchurch to Arthur's Pass & Fox Glacier

DAY

12

Fox Glacier to Queenstown

DAY

13

At Leisure in Queenstown

DAY

14

Queenstown to Doubtful Sound & Overnight Cruise

DAY

15

Doubtful Sound to Te Anau

DAY

16

Te Anau to Dunedin

DAY

17

Exploring Dunedin

DAY

18

Dunedin to Christchurch

DAY

19

Depart from Christchurch

Travel Itinerary
Trip Starts
Trip Stop
Trip Ends

What to Expect

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Place
Conditions
Daily max temperatureMonthly rainfall
ChristchurchPartly Cloudy
25°C / 77°F
30mm / 1.2"
DunedinPartly Cloudy
21°C / 70°F
35mm / 1.4"
QueenstownPartly Cloudy
21°C / 70°F
35mm / 1.4"
WellingtonPartly Cloudy
20°C / 67°F
35mm / 1.4"
RotoruaPartly Cloudy
21°C / 71°F
40mm / 1.6"
AucklandOccasional Showers
22°C / 72°F
45mm / 1.8"
Weather data is based on monthly averages.
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Popularity rating
ExcellentBased on 5,278 Reviews
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Lori Mezzomo and the team at Goway Travel are fantastic! Lori helped plan a 3-week Australia trip for our family of 5. Our teenage boys enjoyed exploring Sydney, Uluru, Cairns and the Gold Coast. Highlights included a Sydney Harbour Bridge walk, sunrise hike around Uluru, snorkeling with turtles on the Great Barrier Reef, and surfing on the gold coast. Lori did a fantastic job of creating an itinerary that was engaging for our teenage boys and relaxing for the parents... not an easy task! We miss Australia and would gladly book again with Lori Mezzomo and Goway Travel.Blair
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Swati was fantastic! She worked with us to create the perfect Greece trip, and handled all the details to make it a worry-free experience.Jtv
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Michael at Goway Travel was great to work with. We were planning a pre-trip with him prior to a group tour. He worked with us to hit the special places we wanted to visit and things we wanted to do. The accommodations arranged exceeded our expectations. Local guides were all amazing. This was the third trip we booked through Goway, and we will definitely book with them again in the future David Picka
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Goway Travel has South Pacific travel Consultant and they are all very experienced. ALICE was the agent who took care of my travel to Australia and she suggested best hotel accommodations excursions and worked within my budget. I had wonderful trip without any problems. Alice was very helpful and we are planning another trip will contact her.Saral
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Alice Teramoto Put together a perfect trip to Aitutaki and Rarotonga. The tours she included added to the experience. She was the glue to combine the complete package and would highly recommend her services.Valued Customer
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We just came back from a wonderful trip to Portugal. From the time I contacted Goway until now, I have been more than satisfied with our experience. Our agent Michael put together a 8 day package with all the requirements we had asked for. The 8 day trip went so seamless & took all the stress off us travelling in Portugal. Michael not only listened to what we wanted, but he was so quick to respond to all of our calls, emails & concerns. The transfers, hotels & tours he arranged were the best. We would highly recommend Goway. I can hardly wait to book our next adventure with Goway. Cathy
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Michael Keon from Goway Travel made our family trip to Greece memorable. Michael was a call or email away when planning our Greece trip and worked with us on our tight budget. Every detail was worked out for us before we got on the plane. Shout out to Nico, one of our drivers in Mykonos and all the great expeditions we went on. I highly recommend Goway Travel to plan your next vacation adventures. Jacqueline G. Jacqueline Garrett
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I just returned from a wonderful trip to Sweden and Norway. I had the good fortune of working with Michael Keon who helped me plan and customize an interesting and balanced itinerary. All of the logistics went well, flights, transfers, hotels in great locations, travel between destinations, fjord safaris, cruises and guided tours with knowledgeable guides to inform and make the experience even more memorable. Michael was responsive to all of my questions and made it so easy to both prepare for and ultimately enjoy the trip. Looking forward to planning the next one!Gail
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Just got back from a fabulous safari holiday in Tanzania. The trip was amazing! Exceeded my expectations. The people, the local team at Sense of Africa, the food, the accommodations (Karibu camps: Elephant Springs+Lion’s Paw and Sametu), the safari from the sky (hot air balloon)… I can keep going. Perfect way to celebrate my 50th bday. Thanks again to Alice Teramoto and Goway for making this happen! Truly a trip of a lifetimeKARISSA CARRASQUILLO
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I have had Melissa Moses plan our trips for us for quite a few years. She always finds interesting sights for us to see, the hotels are always beautiful and everything runs perfectly. Can't wait to get started on the next adventure. Andrea Jones

What do the experts say?

Mikayla McInnis

Mikayla McInnis

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The food in New Zealand is incredible, and New Zealanders are rightly proud of their paddock to plate cuisine. Almost everything is sustainably grown and processed, from lamb and seafood to vegetables and fruit.
Mary Georgiou

Mary Georgiou

Destination Specialist
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About 20 percent of New Zealand is made up of National Parks, Forests, and Nature Reserves. And they’re all free to enter!
Mary Georgiou

Mary Georgiou

Destination Specialist
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The Māori cultural experiences and performances offered throughout the North and South Islands are well worth seeking out. If the opportunity presents itself, definitely take part in a hāngī
Mary Georgiou

Mary Georgiou

Destination Specialist
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Looking for a great restaurant in New Zealand? Try The Bunker in Queenstown, Plato in Dunedin, Manu in Christchurch, and Oppies Fish & Chips in Rotorua
Erin Hutchinson

Erin Hutchinson

Destination Specialist
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All Blacks rugby is huge in New Zealand. If you’re a sports fan, be sure to check out a home game. The All Blacks typically play their home test matches during the months of July, August, September and sometimes October

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