Holiday PackageSelf-Drive & Rail

12 Day Grand Rail Explorer

Secure with a deposit
From NZ$ 3,919* per person (twin share)

Overview

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.

Duration 12 days / 11 nights
Starts Queenstown, South Island
Ends Auckland, North Island
Destinations Auckland, Christchurch, Milford Sound, Picton, Queenstown, Wellington, West Coast
Code ANZ2612DGRE

Inclusions

  • 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

Featured Experiences

  • TranzAlpine Train Journey

    Journey across the heart of New Zealand’s South Island aboard the iconic TranzAlpine, one of the world’s great scenic rail journeys. Linking Christchurch and Greymouth, this spectacular rail experience traverses ever-changing landscapes...

  • Coastal Pacific Train Journey

    Embark on the Coastal Pacific, one of New Zealand’s most stunning scenic rail experiences. Winding along the South Island’s Pacific coastline, this iconic journey links Christchurch and Picton, revealing dramatic seascapes, rolling...

  • Northern Explorer Train Journey

    Experience the heart of New Zealand’s North Island on the legendary Northern Explorer, a scenic rail journey connecting Auckland and Wellington. Traversing the iconic North Island Main Trunk railway line, this epic...

Valid from 01 Sep 2026
Valid until 29 Sep 2026
Price from NZ$ 3,919* per person (twin share)
Valid from 06 Oct 2026
Valid until 08 Dec 2026
Price from NZ$ 4,132* per person (twin share)
Valid from 05 Jan 2027
Valid until 19 Jan 2027
Price from NZ$ 4,090* per person (twin share)
Valid from 26 Jan 2027
Valid until 16 Mar 2027
Price from NZ$ 4,283* per person (twin share)

Pricing featured is based on 2 adults sharing and priced as per person in New Zealand Dollars. Pricing is correct at the time of submission but is subject to change without notice. Valid for select travel dates in 2026 & 2027. Due to Great Train Journeys schedules, this package must start on a Tuesday. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates apply including special events and holiday periods. Accommodation will be confirmed at time of booking. Car hire is based on a Ford Focus Hybrid 2WD or similar with Ezi Car Rental including Premium Insurance with a NIL excess. Pick up is from Queenstown Airport and drop off is at Greymouth. A one-way fee of NZ$150 is to be paid direct.

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