ESCORTED FROM AUSTRALIA
9 Days New Zealand Rail Tour with Flights
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What's included
- Accommodation based on twin share room
- Daily breakfast
- Escorted tour
- International flights from Australia
- Local experience or activity
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Rail travel as per itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Any items or services not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Medical and emergency insurance
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
Tour overview
Be looked after all the way on this fully-escorted tour of New Zealand.
Fly to Auckland to begin your New Zealand discovery. There will be ample free time to enjoy the urban delights of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on this fully-escorted trip. Journey through Tongariro National Park aboard the Northern Explorer train, skirt the Pacific Coast between Christchurch and Picton aboard the Coastal Pacific. Feel like you’ve arrived in Middle Earth on the TranzAlpine train through the Canterbury Plains – and more! A scenic crossing aboard the Interislander Ferry is sure to be another highlight of this memorable New Zealand holiday!
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Departures
Escorted tour departs Australia on the following date:
2023 – 6 November from $2999 per person
2024 – 4 November from $3099 per person
Extra $299 per person for flights from Adelaide, Hobart or Canberra. Extra $599 per person from Perth.
Note: Prices are per person, based on twin share. Departures are subject to confirmation at time of booking and price may vary depending on your travel date and departure city. Tour requires a minimum number of travellers to be escorted by a tour leader. Conditions apply. Please contact us for current rates.
Escorted tour features
- It’s an escorted, worry-free trip with a My Travel Experience tour leader there to look after you all the way
- Travel around New Zealand by scenic train and ferry
- Spends two nights in Wellington and three nights in both Auckland & Christchurch
- Discover historic monuments, iconic sights & cultural experiences in the cities
- Breathtaking train rides through volcanic mountains, rich forests & alongside icy blue rivers!
Inclusions at a glance
- Flights to New Zealand – return economy ex Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sydney
- Rail journeys – Northern Explorer from Auckland to Wellington through central North Island
- Coastal Pacific from Christchurch to Picton between the mountains and sea
- TranzAlpine train through South Islands striking natural landscape
- Ferry – Interislander scenic ferry to marvel at the beautiful Marlborough Sounds
- Accommodation – 8 nights in standard rooms, based on twin share
- 3 nights Auckland – VR Suites Auckland or Grand Central Serviced Apartments
- 2 nights Wellington – Astelia Apartment or Quest on Lambton
- 3 nights Christchurch – ibis Christchurch or Christchurch City Hotel
- Meals – 8 breakfasts & 2 lunches
- Sightseeing – Day tours in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch
- Tour Escort – A My Travel Experience tour manager will travel with the group from Australia
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Fly to Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland Day Tour
Auckland Free Day
Auckland - Northern Explorer Train Journey - Wellington
Wellington Day Tour
Wellington - Interislander Ferry - Picton - Coastal Pacific Train Journey – Christchurch
Christchurch - TranzAlpine Rail Journey - Christchurch
Christchurch Day Tour
Depart Christchurch, Fly to Australia
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This escorted New Zealand tour ticks all the boxes with the ideal balance of included activities and free time to explore. Includes 8 nights hotel accommodation, 3 scenic rail journeys, ferry crossing, sightseeing and flights from Australia.
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See the brochure
Click here to view, download or print a copy of this tour brochure.
The brochure includes details of the inclusions, full itinerary and other relevant travel information. Information contained in the brochure is subject to change and at the time of booking you will be provided with an updated copy that includes the current details for your reservation.
Tour departures
This escorted tour departures Australia on the following dates:
2023 – 6 November
2024 - 4 November
Prices can vary, depending on your travel date.
Please ask us for your preferred departure date and we will advise availability and current rates. Let us know if you would like to travel at other times of the year or on an independent package.
Tour start time
The start time listed for this tour is a guide only and will be confirmed by our office.
If you book international flights, you will be advised of your flight details and check-in times when your booking is confirmed.
Important to remember...
The day-by-day tour descriptions are intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, sea or river conditions, road accessibility, public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that are ultimately for the client's benefit. It is essential that travellers are flexible and open minded in this regard.
Speak to a travel specialist
The My Travel Experience team are travel experts and we're here to help you enjoy the best holiday - from the time you start to plan your trip until the day you return home. We are only a phone call or email away whenever you need us, so please contact us today with any questions.
Email [email protected]. Phone 1300 168 910 (in Australia) or +61 400 226 454 (from overseas or via mobile).
New safety measures, more flexibility and greater peace of mind.
The wellbeing and safety of our passengers and staff is always a priority, especially as we adjust to a new world for travellers. My Travel Experience is committed to ensuring your peace of mind with customer-friendly booking practices and enhanced health and safety standards on our trips.
We work closely with tour operators that have received the Safe Travels stamp by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which enables travellers to recognise companies around the world that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols.
To help you book with confidence, we will assist you if any unexpected situations arise and My Travel Experience also offers clients as much flexibility as possible when making bookings.
Safe travel requirements:
International regulations are constantly changing as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. Travellers may need to be prepared to take a COVID-19 test prior to departure from Australia and be able to provide proof of their fully vaccinated status.
Local authorities, as well as airlines and cruise companies, may have additional requirements in place for departures. We recommend you check these in advance and again before arriving at the airport. If you're transiting through other destinations during your trip, check on any local requirements at each transit destination and confirm any specific requirements for onward travel with your airline.
Only get tested through verified official testing centres. Scammers are taking advantage of travellers by charging for fake tests. If you're unsure where to get tested, contact the local health authority for advice.
These guidelines are subject to change as the global situation evolves. The enforcement of certain measures (i.e. covid testing, social distancing, mask-wearing etc.) will vary in different regions. It's your responsibility to check with local health authorities for best practices in their region and to ensure you are eligible to travel.
How to make a booking:
The special deal is valid for a limited time and may change without notice.
Published price is correct as of 18 July 2023. Please contact us for current rates.
Advertised price is based on lead-price departure(s) and rates will be advised for your preferred travel date prior to any payment being required.
All prices are per person, based on twin share, and listed in Australian dollars (AUD). The package is subject to confirmation at the time of booking and prices may change without notice. Booking conditions and cancellation fees apply.
Please read My Travel Experience Booking Terms & Conditions prior to making a reservation. By booking any travel service with us, you have agreed to be bound by these terms and conditions.
To make a booking please call My Travel Experience on 1300 168 910 or email [email protected].
You can also select a trip and request it via this website - please enter your preferred departure date (if known) and the number of people travelling. If you wish to submit an enquiry, please let us know your travel dates plus any other information that will help us provide a quote, such as departure city and travel preferences.
No payment is required to submit an online booking request - your booking is pending confirmation and no place is being held.
Your reservation status will be advised when you hear from our travel consultants. Bookings are normally actioned within 24 hours - Monday to Friday.
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