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RAA TravelNew Zealand Ultimate Rail, Cruise and Coach Tour

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New Zealand Ultimate Rail, Cruise and Coach Tour

19 days and 18 nights Grand Pacific Tours Ultimate

Includes flights

RAA Members save up to $250 per person* Included

Sep 2026 – May 2027 Select departures, seasonal surcharges may apply

Book by 31 December 2025

What to expect

New Zealand has such stunning scenery that you ought to enjoy it in style. And you will, on this 19-day, 18-night Grand Pacific Tours journey between Auckland and Christchurch.

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This itinerary is tailored to provide a business-class level of comfort, service and quality without compromise. As part of the VIP experience, you’ll travel in style on a full-size, state-of-the-art coach with a maximum of only 20 travellers. Enjoy extensive on-board features, VIP Extras, handpicked premium hotels and many inclusions.

This is the ultimate tour for those who like variety. Soak up the urban pleasures of Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington and Auckland. See New Zealand’s most iconic sights, including the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Larnach Castle and of course, the geysers and mud pools of Rotorua.

You’ll love the Glenbrook Vintage Railway, Coastal Pacific Rail journey and extraordinarily scenic TranzAlpine Rail Journey across South Island. There are highlights on the water too, including a Bay of Islands dolphin cruise, steamship ride on Lake Wakatipu, and a brilliant overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound amid soaring cliffs, waterfalls and snowy peaks.

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What's included

Return economy airfares from your homeport
Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
Return airport transfers in New Zealand
Professional Coach Captain
17 nights 4 - 5 star accommodation (6 two night stays)
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

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Hotel porterage
4 rail journeys
4 cruises
All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
Extensive Optional Activities
Ultimate Documentation Pack

Meals

18 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua
12 sumptuous dinners including complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner and 3 specialty dinners: Māori Hāngi and Concert, Rotorua; Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Intimate Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Christchurch
2 lunches: Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise; Pleasant Point Museum and Railway
2 delicious morning teas including an Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle
Interislander Ferry, 1 Meal Voucher per person
Enjoy GPT Hotel Wine Time (discounted drinks)
Day 1: Dinner not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.
Day 19: If departing the hotel prior to the restaurant opening, breakfast is not included.

Prepaid Attractions

Kauri Museum
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
Glenbrook Vintage Railway
National Kiwi Hatchery Tour
Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge Ride
Thermal mud pools and geysers
Te Puia traditional Mãori Hãngi and Concert
Te Papa, NZ's National Museum
Cruise on the Interislander Ferry
Coastal Pacific Rail Journey
International Antarctic Centre
Christchurch Tram
TranzAlpine Rail Journey
Lakes District Museum
Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
HIGHLIGHT - Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
Larnach Castle and Ultimate High Tea
Pleasant Point Museum and Railway
Auckland City Sights Tour
Wellington City Sights Tour
Christchurch City Sights Tour
Dunedin City Sights Tour

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2026/27 Season Departure dates

2026 - Sep 1*, 5*, 9*, 19*, 21*, Oct 5, 10, 28, Nov 5, 14, 20, Dec 2, 18^

2027 - Jan 5, 11, 14, 26, Feb 2, 10, 17, 26, Mar 4, 16, 29, Apr 2, 15, 24, May 5*

*Save $250 per person on select Sep 2026 & May 2027 departures

All other departures save $150 per person

^18 Dec 2026 $150pp festive season surcharge applies

Deposit

$500 per person deposit is required for Ultimate Small Group Touring within 7 days of booking.

Solo price:

Starts from $18,029* per solo traveller

Pre & Post Stays:

Auckland $205 pp, twin share $410 single

Christchurch $240 pp, twin share $480 single

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*Conditions Apply. Price valid ex ADL (economy class) and includes pre paid taxes (subject to change). *Save $250 per person on Sep 2026 and May 2027 departures. All other departures save $150 per person off the brochure price. ^18 Dec 2026 departure $150pp festive season surcharge applies.

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Maximum savings are included in the advertised price. Special Offer: not valid on group departures, no further discounts apply, not to be used in conjunction with any other special offer, for new bookings only until 31 December 2025, unless sold out prior and can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Itinerary is subject to change. Please ask your RAA Travel Advisor for more details.

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