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This once-in-a-lifetime rail holiday in will combine three of New Zealand’s great train journeys with five days of driving the untamed West Coast from Queenstown, home to giant glaciers, waterfalls & blowholes.

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  • 11 nights of superior accommodation (3.5/4 star)
  • 5 Days Car Hire from Queenstown to Greymouth
  • Premium car hire insurance with a nil excess
  • Small Group Milford Sound Coach & Cruise with Lunch
  • Explore the Glacier Country in Franz Josef
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train Journey
  • Coastal Pacific Scenic Train Journey
  • Interislander Ferry from Picton to Wellington
  • Northern Explorer Scenic Train Journey
  • Shuttle Transfers in Christchurch, Wellington & Auckland
  • Travel Insurance – your North Travel consultant can provide you with a quote. Get a quote now.
  • Tourism visa or transit visa if required
  • Upgrades to Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class available and to be quote at the time of booking.
  • Itinerary deviations e.g. extensions or specific airline requests. This will be quoted by a North Travel consultant at the time of booking.

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