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New Zealand Rail Tours & Vacations

From guided tours of modern buzzing cities to cruising into ancient, glacier-carved Fiordland, New Zealand's two stunning islands offer an amazing variety of experiences. Join an escorted rail tour, specially curated by experts, and explore this wonderful country on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation.

The Grand Tour of New Zealand brings together the country's winning features in one fantastic tour: superb railways, glorious National Parks, the beautiful Malbrough wine growing region, and a warm Māori welcome. Journey on New Zealand's most scenic railways including the Northern Explorer, the Coastal Pacific, a scenic track between ocean and mountains, and the TranzAlpine in the South Island - a magnificent route across New Zealand's Southern Alps.

Our Highlights of Australia & New Zealand takes in the stunning natural wonders and top locations of both countries: explore Australia's Great Barrier Reef and vibrant cities before visiting New Zealand's beautiful Bay of Islands, its wild Pacific coastlines, the Franz Josef Glacier and serene Milford Sound.

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Grand Tour of New Zealand
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Discover New Zealand's dynamic cities, extraordinary national parks, spectacular alpine mountains, glacial lakes and breathtaking Fiordland on this extensive tour of the North and South Islands. This epic vacation combines the greatest features of this country in one holiday: superb railways, incredible landscapes and the warm and...

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 Embark on a journey of a lifetime, witnessing iconic landmarks, astonishing natural wonders and top locations throughout Australia and New Zealand. Encounter cities like Melbourne and Sydney in southern Australia and the many allures of the tropical north, including the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef.     Then, explore New Zealand's...

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Ultimate Australia at Christmas & New Year

 From Australia's Great Barrier Reef and its Red Center to its fantastic cities, experience the country's diverse landscapes and iconic landmarks during the holidays on a vacation that includes a Christmas Eve wine-tasting and lunch in the Barossa Valley and a beach-style Christmas Day in Adelaide.    After starting in Cairns, this...

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“This trip was a wonderful way to see much of both the North and South Island. We loved the mix of cities, country and various modes of transportation from coaches, trains and boats. We definitely saw many of the highlights of New Zealand in a way that allowed us to...
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