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NZ $6,480

New Zealand By Train, Bus & Ferry

21 days
From Queenstown to Auckland
4.1
29 traveler reviews
New Zealand By Train, Bus & Ferry - Australia and New Zealand Travel Company
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  • Family
  • Self-Guided
  • Private
  • Personalized
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Age range 5 to 75
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Highlights

  • Explore Queenstown's scenic wonders
  • Cruise through majestic Milford Sound
  • Ride the vintage tram in Christchurch
  • Journey across the South Island by train
  • Discover Wellington's vibrant culture

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Queenstown
  2. Day 2 Explore Queenstown
  3. Day 3 Milford Sound Cruise & Tour
  4. Day 4 Queenstown
  5. Day 5 Queenstown
  6. Day 6 Queenstown to Christchurch by bus
  7. Day 7 Christchurch Trolley Tour
  8. Day 8 TranzAlpine Scenic Train - Christchurch to Greymouth
  9. Day 9 Greymouth
  10. Day 10 TranzAlpine Scenic Train - Greymouth to Christchurch
  11. Day 11 Christchurch
  12. Day 12 Christchurch to Wellington by bus & ferry
  13. Day 13 Wellington Tour
  14. Day 14 Wellington
  15. Day 15 Wellington
  16. Day 16 Wellington to Auckland by train
  17. Day 17 Auckland Hop on Hop off Bus
  18. Day 18 Auckland
  19. Day 19 Auckland
  20. Day 20 Auckland
  21. Day 21 Depart Auckland
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What's Included

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  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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  • Flights
  • Additional Services
4.1
(29 reviews)

Number of tours

26

Age Range

18 to 85 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Tristen
    · November 21st, 2024
    Over all very nicely managed and selected comfortable stay during all the tours.
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  • Cecil
    · November 16th, 2024
    Fabulous! excellent value and lots of fun too. Amazing job by team.
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  • Patrick
    · April 25th, 2025
    A busy, but enjoyable tour, with a good variety of activities. Time to yourself as well
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Dates & Availability

21 days
New Zealand By Train, Bus & Ferry
From Queenstown to Auckland

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  • From Tuesday
    6 May, 2025
    To Monday
    26 May, 2025
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    2 Jun, 2025
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    9 Jun, 2025
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    16 Jun, 2025
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    1 Jul, 2025
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    21 Jul, 2025
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 269247

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    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

    Type I
    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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 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.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    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.