Experience New Zealand By Rail, Cruise & Coach

Experience the romance of rail travel, the relaxation of cruising and the comfort of coach travel.

New Zealand is ‘a world in miniature’, packed full of unique experiences. From the moment you arrive you will be embraced as Wh?nau (family) as you discover the must-do attractions and experience the history and M?ori culture of New Zealand’s North and South Islands. Experience it all on Grand Pacific Tour’s 19 Day Rail, Cruise and Coach tour.

On Grand Pacific’s most popular tour, discover the romance of rail, the majesty of cruising and the luxury of coach travel.

Rail Journeys

Travel on the world-renowned TranzAlpine rail journey from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass, witnessing the stunning patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains, alpine scenery, rivers valleys and spectacular gorges as you ascend into the centre of the Southern Alps.

Enjoy the thrill of travelling by steam train on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway, where you will meander through the picturesque countryside on the vintage train hauled by one of the restored steam locomotives.

To the coast you go to travel the East Coast of the South Island on the Coastal Pacific. Snap photos of the serene Marlborough Wine Region and the East Coast providing vistas of the Pacific Ocean and the coastal mountains. Add a few glimpses of wildlife and you have the perfect rail journey!

Finally, on the Ultimate itinerary only, you also get to enjoy the Pleasant Point Museum and Railway, nestled in the small town of Pleasant Point.

Cruises

Time to get on the water and travel on 4 scenic cruises, including an overnight cruise on either Milford or Doubtful Sound depending on your itinerary. Spectacular fiords, mountains and wildlife await!

Venture out to the famous Hole in the Rock in the stunning Bay of Islands, journey between the 2 islands on the Interislander Ferry through Cook Strait and cruise across Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown on the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw.

Coach

Grand Pacific Tours offer two ways to travel this popular itinerary, utilizing full size coaches with capacities of 20 or 32 seats.

Both the Ultimate Small Group Tour and Signature Mid-Size Group Tour offer a unique travel experience, ensuring a memorable holiday.