North & South Island Itineraries | New Zealand

This tour has been designed specifically for rail enthusiasts to enjoy the best of New Zealand at a relaxed pace. An exceptional itinerary including a selection of breathtaking journeys, visits to many exciting attractions and a wide range of activities. Journey across the Southern Alps on board the TranzAlpine train, and enjoy the beautifully restored Glenbrook Railway vintage train. One highlight is an overnight experience aboard the Fiordland Navigator as you cruise across the majestic Doubtful Sound.

Discover the "must-see attractions" of New Zealand’s North and South Islands on this small group holiday. Experience a blend of culture and cosmopolitan living in the North, then be in awe of the majestic beauty of the South. Visit some lesser-known regions such as the Art Deco city of Napier and the wine-producing region of the Wairarapa as well as the popular TranzAlpine, Milford Sound and other locations of interest.

** Note for those travelling on 5 May 2025: As the TranzAlpine Train is not operating on the noted tour departure dates, a reduction for the missed inclusion will be applied at the time of final payment, in case scheduling changes.

The 17 day Ultimate Explorer visits Bay of Islands, Tamaki Maori Village, Hobbiton Movie Set, explore glacier lakes, Milford Sound, Dart River Safari jet boat tour, TSS Earnslaw cruise and dinner, a boutique wine tour and the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train plus much more.

Travel in small group luxury as you explore the top destinations and attractions of the North and South Island's. Starting in Christchurch journey across the South Island before crossing the Cook Strait to the capital city of Wellington to tour the northern regions.

Our Kia ora Tour will blow you away, from the very top to the very bottom of New Zealand this tour is packed full of all our favourites.

Magic is right, this tour showcases beautiful diverse landscape and takes you on to the most breathtaking attractions.

Culture in the north, scenic beauty on the south. This 17 day coach tour is totally immersive and gives you the very best of New Zealand in one small package.

Always a favourite this tour shows you the best New Zealand has to offer. Rail Journeys, Scenic Cruises, Queenstown, The West Coast, Auckland and more.

Visit Fiordland, Queenstown, the west coast, the TranzAlpine Scenic Train and more on this unmissable 16 day tour with Grand Pacific.

History and nature, food and wine, adventure and bliss. One day you may be chugging across the island on the TranzAlpine, the next landing on Franz Josef Glacier in a helicopter. Then, perhaps, exploring ‘Little Edinburgh’ in Dunedin, before cruising Milford Sound. Diverse, dynamic and to-die-for.