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Grand Pacific Tours has a wide range of traditional tours that differ in duration from 10 to 19 days. We also offer a range of special interest tours that incorporate lawn bowls, gardens, aviation or steam train tours. Consider our Ultimate New Zealand Experience, an intimate journey through the South Island.
Phone / AddressFeaturing the world famous TranzAlpine train journey this spectacular day tour also includes Jet Boat and a Four Wheel Drive "Unimog" high country safari. Suitable for people of all ages. Departs from Christchurch, across the Canterbury Plains, journey through Arthurs Pass and right into the heart of the National Park. Delicious luncheon supplied.
Phone / Address | MapThis journey is a scenic feast of New Zealand, with the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side and the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline on the other. Along the way you pass though the village of Kaikoura, where you can break your journey to take in the whale watching or dare to get closer and swim with the dolphins.
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Phone / Address | MapTranzAlpine train tours, one to three days. You'll also enjoy any of these Qualmarked tours: Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, national parks, gold and jade discovery, whitewater rafting, glaciers, blackwater glowworm cave rafting, and jungle boat rainforest cruise. 100% money back guarantee gives you confidence in our tours. Free advice and discounts.
Phone / Address | MapA New Zealand rail tour with a difference departing from Taumarunui or Stratford. The ultimate way to explore rural New Zealand, along decommissioned railway lines, through tunnels, over bridges and rivers and to townships that time forgot. Experienced from the perspective of a rail-cart, cleverly adapted to self drive along the tracks of the 140 km Forgotten World Highway railway.
Phone / Address | Map | Photos | $ PricingGrand Pacific Tours has a wide range of traditional tours that differ in duration from 10 to 19 days. We also offer a range of special interest tours that incorporate lawn bowls, gardens, aviation or steam train tours. Consider our Ultimate New Zealand Experience, an intimate journey through the South Island.
Phone / AddressTours of Christchurch and Canterbury. Hassle-free Tours is one of the region’s best ways to see the NZ tourist attractions that draw visitors from around the world. Between discovering Christchurch in a restored double-decker bus to speeding through the Waimak Gorge in a jet boat, there are options to suit everyone’s interests, including a unique Lord of the Rings Tour.
Phone / Address | MapDiscover New Zealand and the true beauty of rail with KiwiRail Scenic's unique train journeys. NZ's only passenger rail company combines breathtaking scenic train journeys with quality facilities and comfort. Choose from three different trips, providing a range of quality onboard facilities. See our site for more information on the Northern Explorer, the Coastal Pacific and the TranzAlpine.
Phone / Address | MapJourney through the heart of the North Island travelling between Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand's capital. Pass the Central North Island ski towns of National Park and Ohakune, see fantastic views of New Zealand farmland, the volcanic plateau, Mount Ruapehu, the world famous Raurimu Spiral, and stunning river gorges. Open air viewing decks and panorama windows give best possible views.
Phone / Address | MapStep back in time and discover the first Capital of New Zealand. Today it is a quaint town of arts, crafts and cafés full of history and historical sights of times gone by. There's no better way to explore the sights of historical Russell. This one-hour tour by coach visits areas which cannot be easily covered on foot.
Phone / Address | Map60 deluxe coach tours from two of New Zealand's top coach tour companies. Spectacular tours of Christchurch, Queenstown, Mt Cook, Milford Sound, the West Coast Glaciers, Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Waitomo Caves and the Bay of Islands. Specialised tours ie; Alpine Pacific train tour, Lord of the Rings tours, Volcanic and Geothermal tours. Over 70 years service to New Zealand Tourism.
Phone / Address | MapConsidered to be one of the world's great train trips, Taieri Gorge Railway departs daily from downtown Dunedin. The train is one of Dunedin's top attractions and travels through some of New Zealand's most beautiful scenery which cannot be seen by road. Includes sightseeing stops, outside viewing platforms, licensed cafe and commentary. Half-day all-weather experience not to be missed.
Phone / Address | Map | $ PricingDunedin's scenic coastal tourist train operating from the historic railway station in Dunedin. Departing on selected Tuesdays and Saturdays in summer, it takes you on a coastal journey from Dunedin to Palmerston and return. Travel high on the cliffs of coastal Otago and enjoy stunning views. Visit the museum, famous pie shop, cafes and shops.
Phone / Address | Map | $ PricingTravelling between Christchurch and Greymouth, the TranzAlpine will travel through the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River, then climbing into the Southern Alps before descending through lush beech rain forest to the West Coast town of Greymouth—a great base for visits to Punakaiki and glaciers.
Phone / Address | MapAn historic rural railway using both vintage steam and diesel-electric locomotives on 12.8 km of spectacular scenic line through the unique limestone beauty of the Weka Pass out of Waipara, approximately 60km north of Christchurch. Public trains run every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, every Sunday in January and most public holidays.
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