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 destination rich with natural beauty. A place where you can see fiords carved by glaciers, experience authentic Maori culture and witness sleeping volcanoes. Take in this unique beauty from the spectacular viewpoints of rail, cruise and coach.

Whether you are marvelling at the spectacular glaciers or picturesque fiords or simply relaxing, New Zealand is magical by coach. Relax in armchair comfort as you travel through each region, feeling secure in the hands of a professional Coach Captain whose reliable knowledge includes numerous facts and figures, stories, legends and many laughs along the way. Unwind and really experience Middle-Earth knowing the hassle of overlooking hidden locations or taking a wrong turn is removed.

Grand Pacific Tours 19 Day Rail & Coach Holiday allows you to experience the ‘land of the long white cloud’ in absolute luxury while you are escorted by tour guide and coach captain. Visit all the ‘best of’ attractions of the North and South Islands, including four spectacular rail journeys and scenic cruises.

Experience the TranzAlpine rail journey as a highlight of your tour, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. The train features huge panoramic windows and roof skylights, allowing the best view of the scenery, while the comfortable seats have plenty of legroom.

Depart Christchurch and travel through the patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains, follow the Waimakariri River, climbing into alpine scenery on a series of spectacular viaducts, river valleys and spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass located in the centre of the Southern Alps. An expedition on the TranzAlpine is truly unforgettable.

Another key highlight of your holiday is an Overnight Cruise on the Milford Mariner on Milford Sound. The cruise style is relaxed, allowing plenty of time to view the fiord’s spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife - you’re bound to encounter seals and if you’re lucky maybe dolphin and penguins.

The Milford Mariner then anchors in a sheltered cove, where you can join the nature guide and explore in the vessel’s tender craft (small boat) and kayaks. Or, if you prefer, you can simply relax on deck and soak in the beauty of this amazing place. Spend the night on board the Milford Mariner and wake up in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Alternatively, you can upgrade to the 19 Day Ultimate, Rail, Cruise & Coach Experience. Travel ‘business class on wheels’ aboard the deluxe Ultimate Coach featuring 20 luxury leather seats, panoramic viewing and a level of unparalleled comfort.

The Ultimate tour features an exclusive Overnight Cruise on Doubtful Sound (replacing Milford Sound). Escape to the peace and tranquillity of Doubtful Sound, the magnificent Fiordland Navigator blends old world charm with modern, as you cruise through some of the fiord’s most stunning scenery, Enjoy a delicious three course buffet dinner and spend some time on the upper deck gazing at the stars. The beauty of travelling in a small group is that every aspect of your holiday is personal. Travel is at a relaxed pace, with more time to explore at your leisure. Enjoy premium accommodation and a number of exclusive extras.

There is no better way to visit New Zealand!