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New Zealand

Rail Adventure

February/March 2024

A fabulous 27-day rail tour that covers highlights of both North and South Islands of New Milford Sound
Zealand including spectacular rail journeys, scenic ferry journeys and the unique opportunity to
self-drive a railcruiser! Truly a trip of a lifetime.

Day 1 - London to Singapore Day 9 - Kingston Flyer Day 18 - Interislander Ferry
Overnight flight to Singapore, arriving the following We aim to travel on the Kingston Flyer steam train We take the Interislander ferry to Wellington.
day. today if operational, or there will be time at leisure in Optional evening visit to Steam Inc’s depot at
Queenstown before transferring by road to Te Anau Paekakariki.
Day 2 - Arrive Singapore for a 2-night stay.
Evening arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight Day 19 - At Leisure in Wellington
stay. Day 10 - Milford Sound Cruise Full day at leisure with lots of sightseeing options
We take an unforgettable journey into the heart of available.
Day 3 - Singapore to Christchurch Milford Sound, travelling the length of the Fjord out
A half day guided sightseeing tour of Singapore to the Tasman Sea. Day 20 - Northern Explorer Train
before an evening flight to Christchurch. We board the Northern Explorer train and head for
Day 11 - To Dunedin Hamilton for an overnight stay.
Day 4 - Arrive Christchurch Travel by road to Dunedin for a 3-night stay.
Morning arrival in Christchurch and rest of the day Day 21 - To Rotorua
at leisure. Day 12 - Taieri Gorge or Sightseeing Travel by road to Rotorua, visiting the famous
A return journey on the Taieri Gorge Railway if Waitomo Glowworm Caves and experiencing
Day 5 - Weka Pass Railway operating or, guided sightseeing. the unique self-drive Mamaku Rail Carts en
Morning guided sightseeing tour before transferring route.
to the Weka Pass Railway for a return journey by Day 13 - Seasider Train
chartered diesel train. A return journey on the spectacular Seasider Train Day 22 - Famous Geysers and Auckland
followed by an afternoon at leisure in Dunedin. A morning’s guided sightseeing tour of Rotorua’s
Day 6 - TranzAlpine Train thermal area before continuing by road to Auckland.
Today we travel from Christchurch to Greymouth, Day 14 - Moeraki Boulders
continuing by road to Shantytown Heritage Park Return by road to Christchurch visiting the Moeraki Day 23 - At Leisure in Auckland
with a steam train journey included. Overnight at Boulders and Pleasant Point Railway & Museum en A full day at leisure in Auckland.
Fox Glacier. route.
Day 24 - Glenbrook Vintage Railway
Day 7 - To Queenstown Day 15 - Coastal Pacific Train A return journey by steam on the Glenbrook Vintage
Morning at leisure before transferring to Queenstown We take the Coastal Pacific train to Picton for a Railway with workshop visit included.
by road. 3-night stay.
Day 25 - Fly to Hong Kong
Day 8 - SS Earnslaw Cruise Days 16 & 17 - Marlborough Flyer Morning flight to Hong Kong for an overnight stay.
Cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the iconic Travel to Blenheim and return on the world famous
century-old coal fired steamship, the TSS Earnslaw, Marlborough Flyer steam train and a full day at leisure Days 26 & 27 - Hong Kong to London
Half day guided sightseeing tour before an evening
with BBQ lunch included. to explore the seaside town of Picton. transfer to the airport for our overnight flight home.

61 Over 45 Years of Unforgettable Rail Journeys