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Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer

Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer

Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer

$8,392 *pp
Tours, couples and rail
13 days
New Zealand
Australia & NZ
 

Join an epic journey by rail and luxury coach through the majestic South Island of Aotearoa.

An epic journey through New Zealand’s stunning South Island, combining luxury rail travel with premium coach touring. Inspired by one of the world’s greatest explorers, this tour features five iconic railway journeys. Each offering unique glimpses into the region’s rich history and landscapes. Begin in Christchurch aboard the world-renowned TranzAlpine, crossing the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps. Discover Queenstown and cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw before riding the historic Kingston Flyer. Travel to Waimea Plains to Rogers K92, an 1878 steam locomotive that originally operated as the Kingston Flyer. Hop on board a breathtaking journey through the world-famous Taieri Gorge landscape and the Coastal Pacific for a scenic trip along the Pacific coast, passing mountains, vineyards and secluded beaches.

Valid for travel Select dates 07 October 2025 – 14 April 2026
Details
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Christchurch
  • Dunedin
  • Kaikoura
  • Marlborough
  • Milford Sound
  • Mt Cook
  • Queenstown
INCLUDES
  • 12 nights at 4-5 star accommodation
  • 12 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Luxury coach with experienced tour director
  • TranzAlpine train journey
  • Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak
  • Arrowtown Lakes District Museum
  • Kingston Flyer historic train excursion
  • Milford Sound day trip and cruise
  • Croydon Aviation Museum
  • Waimea Plains railway
  • Taieri Gorge train journey
  • Dunedin Railways train journey to Oamaru
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre 
  • Coastal Pacific train journey
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
  • Cruise on the Interislander ferry
*Conditions apply. Ref no: 61382
*Conditions apply: Prices are per person twin share in AUD unless otherwise specified. Prices are correct as at 18 Jul 25 & subject to change without notice, availability at time of booking, currency fluctuations & changes to taxes/surcharges. An additional 40% due six months prior to the tour departure, and final balance due the month before your tour departs. Flights not included. Blackout periods may apply. Inclusions are subject to change based on supplier operational capabilities. Valid for sale until 31 Dec 26 unless sold out prior. Further terms & conditions including professional service fees apply.

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