A tour featuring two of New Zealand’s most impressive rail journeys – the TranzAlpine and the Taieri Gorge railway.

Day 1: Auckland - Christchurch

Fly to Christchurch where you will be met and transferred to your accommodation, free time for optional activities.

Day 2: Christchurch - Dunedin

Travel south across the Canterbury plains to arrive in Dunedin early afternoon.

Day 3: Dunedin - Taieri Gorge Rail - Queenstown

 Morning free for optional tours. Begin your journey on the spectacular Taieri Gorge train before continuing by coach to Queenstown.

Day 4: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

A full day tour taking in the wonders of the Eglington Valley, Homer Tunnel, Milford Sound and Mitre Peak. A cruise on the Sound is included.

Day 5: Queenstown

A free day for optional activities

Day 6: Queenstown - Glaciers

Travel via Lake Wanaka, across Haast Pass to the South Westland Heritage Park

Day 7: Glaciers

A free day to enable you to take an optional guided walk onto the glacier or a flight up to the neve.

Day 8: Glaciers - Greymouth - Christchurch

Coach north to Greymouth, then board the TranzAlpine train to traverse the Southern Alps to Christhcurch.