This magnificent and thoroughly unique fully-escorted 15-day journey showcases the culturally and historically rich cities and towns of the North Island of New Zealand from your own private carriage on our specially chartered heritage train. You’ll explore their unique natural beauty, superb local food and wine and ride a variety of New Zealand’s historic railway lines. Have dinner on a tug boat in Auckland, enjoy some of the North Islands most renowned restaurants, have a guided tour of Napier’s famous Art Deco city, and relax on a Whanganui River cruise, and much more! With separate luggage transport on all train legs, you’ll be able to just sit back and relax.
15 nights in centrally located quality hotels
Breakfast daily, 11 Lunches, and 9 Dinners
Private heritage train travel with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway in private carriages, Private rail museum visits and tours
River cruise aboard the historic paddle steamer PS Waimarie
Optional journey on the Waitara Railway Preservation Society heritage railway at New Plymouth
Morning and afternoon tea, unlimited water, tea and coffee on the train
Onboard Service Manager responsible for passenger safety and comfort on the train
Comfortable coach transport
Complimentary drinks with welcome and farewell dinners
Comprehensive sightseeing with expert local guides
All excursion and entrance fees, except those listed as optional in the itinerary
Separate luggage transfer by coach throughout your tour
Tipping and gratuities where applicable
Travel to and from the tour start and end locations
Airport transfers
Excursions / entrances listed as optional in the itinerary
Drinks with meals (except for those provided during the welcome and farewell dinners or otherwise specifically mentioned)
Personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry, minibar charges and items of a personal nature e.g. telephone, laundry, minibar
Travel insurance
The best train trips possible, private luxury coach for off-train travel, guided walking where suitable, and other appropriate and appealing options to make exploration easy
Hand-picked hotels and resorts based on location, customer feedback, value and atmosphere. Please Note: Hotels of a similar standard may be substituted.
Hear from some of our adventurers that have already ridden the rails with us.
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Reserve your place on this exciting exploration of New Zealand North Island Railway Adventure.
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