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Auckland to Queenstown 7 Days / 6 Nights from $1149 Email this Page to a Friend! Tour Name New Zealand Whirlwind Rail Tour Tour Code NZTR7 Duration 7 days/6 nights Description Look out over views of the diverse countryside of the North Island: towering viaducts, spectacular gorges, hidden valleys.  Stare in awe at the rugged coastline and mountain vistas of the South Island.  Experience first-hand, the romance of traveling across New Zealand via rail.   Package Highlights 6 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels 3 rail journeys: Overlander Train from Otorohanga to Wellington TranzCoastal Train from Picton to Christchurch TranzAlpine scenic train from Christchurch to Greymouth Visit Franz Josef Glacier Daily Itinerary Day 1 - Arrive Auckland: Welcome to Auckland - the 'City of Sails'.  Walk along the harbor, visit a museum, or dine at a trendy restaurant in Parnell Village, as you prepare to embark on your journey across New Zealand. Day 2 - Auckland to Wellington: Travel by coach to Otorohanga to connect with the Overlander Train.  End the day at Wellington, New Zealand's beautiful capital city. Day 3 - Wellington to Christchurch: Take the Interislander Ferry across Cook Strait to Picton.  Join the TranzCoastal Train to complete the journey to Christchurch. Day 4 - Christchurch: Enjoy Christchurch at leisure.  Tour the cathedral, visit the Art Gallery or Canterbury Museum, view the Botanic Gardens or see many of the world's endangered animals at the Orana Wildlife Park.  Want to get out?  Bike up the Summit Road for fantastic views of the city, the harbor, and the surrounding Southern Alps.  End the day feasting at one of Christchurch's premier restaurants. Day 5 - Christchurch to Greymouth to Franz Josef: Travel on the famous TranzAlpine scenic train from Christchurch to Greymouth.  Then, continue on, via coach, to your hotel in Franz Josef, situated right near the famous glacier. Day 6 - Franz Josef to Queenstown: Travel south to Queenstown, through the Haast Pass.  Enjoy the views of Lake Wanaka and Lake Dawea. Day 7 - Depart Queenstown: Explore the beautiful city of Queenstown, as your trip in New Zealand comes to a close. Possible Hotels (based on availability):  Ask our agents about upgrading hotels or staying in a Bed & Breakfast Auckland: Sky City Hotel Wellington: Novotel Capital Christchurch: Millenium Hotel Christchurch Franz Josef: Scenic Circle Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Queenstown: Heritage Queenstown

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$1149 per person, including hotels and all transfers