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Rail and Land Tour

New Zealand Rail Adventure and East Coast Explorer

2027

Rail Tour

New Zealand Rail Adventure and Australian East Coast Explorer

New Zealand Rail Adventure and Australian East Coast Explorer

Discover New Zealand's breathtaking scenery as you experience some of the world's most incredible rail journeys, including those aboard the TranzAlpine and Coastal Pacific trains. Admire the dramatic landscapes of Franz Josef/Waiau, cruise Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, savour a Māori Hāngī feast in Rotorua. Then continue to Brisbane and discover the natural wonders of Queensland. Travel through Australia’s sunshine state from Brisbane to Cairns, exploring pristine beaches, tropical islands and the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. From alpine peaks and fiords to tropical rainforests and coral reefs, this remarkable journey showcases some of the most spectacular landscapes in the South Pacific.

Select Small Group departure dates available with no more than 24 guests.

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23 Days Rail Tour

Itinerary

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Auckland to Cairns

23 days / 22 night Rail Tour

Day 1

Arrive Auckland

Day 2

Auckland, Glenbrook Vintage Railway

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Day 3

Auckland, Rotorua

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Day 4

Rotorua

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Day 5

Rotorua, Northern Explorer train, Wellington

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Day 6

Wellington

Day 7

Wellington, Picton, Coastal Pacific train, Christchurch

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Day 8

Christchurch, TranzAlpine train, Fox Glacier

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Day 9

Fox Glacier, Queenstown

Day 10

Queenstown

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Day 11

Queenstown, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, Te Anau

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Day 12

Te Anau, Dunedin

Day 13

Dunedin, Aoraki/Mount Cook

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Day 14

Lake Tekapo/Takapō, Christchurch

Day 15

Depart Christchurch

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Day 16

Brisbane, Noosa

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Day 17

Noosa, K’gari (Fraser Island)

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Day 18

K’gari (Fraser Island)

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Day 19

K’gari (Fraser Island), Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Yeppoon

Day 20

Yeppoon, Mackay, Airlie Beach

Day 21

Airlie Beach, Mission Beach

Day 22

Mission Beach, Cairns

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Day 23

Depart Cairns

Coach/Vehicle
Local Ferry/Cruise
Rail
Flight (included)

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, hotels, pricing and inclusions are subject to change

  • Weather may cause disruptions to itinerary, especially in remote locations

  • Travelmarvel highly recommends travel insurance

  • Prices include all sightseeing, cruises, entrance fees as specified, and airport transfers on the first and last day

  • Internal flights from Christchurch to Brisbane is included

  • Prices are for land tour and Trans-Tasman flights as stated only

  • Small Group Departures Available on - 2nd March 2027

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