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Auckland to Christchurch 10-Day Rail Tour

10 days
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From Auckland to Christchurch
4.0
33 traveler reviews
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Operator
Australia and New Zealand Travel Company
Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Picton
    Picton
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Greymouth
    Greymouth
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland's iconic Sky Tower and harbors
  • Ride the Northern Explorer train through volcanoes
  • Sail across Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry
  • Travel the Coastal Pacific with stunning sea views
  • Cross the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine train

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Auckland
  2. Days 2 - 3 Free Days Auckland
  3. Day 4 Auckland – Northern Explorer Train Journey – Wellington
  4. Day 5 Wellington Free Day
  5. Day 6 Wellington – Interislander Ferry – Picton – Coastal Pacific Train Journey – Christchurch
  6. Days 7 - 8 Free Days Christchurch
  7. Day 9 Christchurch – TranzAlpine Rail Journey – Christchurch
  8. Day 10 Depart Christchurch
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • VR Auckland City Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Astelia Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Carnmore Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7, 9

Operated by

Australia and New Zealand Travel Company

4.0
(33 reviews)

Number of tours

26

Age Range

18 to 85 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

95%

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Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • David
    · May 22nd, 2025
    Well organized. I was able to experience New Zealand from bottom to top.
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  • Ashley
    · May 25th, 2025
    We had an amazing time! The tours that were booked for us everyday were interesting, and adventurous!
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Dates & Availability

10 days
Auckland to Christchurch 10-Day Rail Tour
From Auckland to Christchurch

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 248205

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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    New Zealand
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 5th, 2025, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Australia and New Zealand Travel Company. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Australia and New Zealand Travel Company will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Australia and New Zealand Travel Company" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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