12 Day Ultimate Rail & Drive Explorer

Both Islands Rail & Self Drive Tour

Queenstown to Auckland

Self Drive & Rail

Days: 12 days / 11 Nights

Accommodation: 3.5-4 star

Drive: 5 days car hire from Queenstown to Greymouth Premium Car Hire + Full Insurance

Rail: Three Rail & Train Tours included

From: $283 NZD Per Person, Per Day*

Price: $3395 NZD Per Person, Twin Share *(low season)

100% Customisable to Fit Your Budget!

Northern Explorer Rail Journey

All Inclusive & Customisable

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.

Traverse the South Island’s spectacular landscapes aboard the world-famous TranzAlpine. Journey along the spectacular coastline on the Coastal Pacific before cruising the Cook Strait to the capital city of Wellington. Explore the rural heart of the North Island as you step aboard the historic Northern Explorer and conclude your 12 day self guided rail holiday.

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12 Day Ultimate Rail & Self Drive Tour Inclusions

    • 11 nights of hand-picked accommodation (3.5/4 star hotels)

    • 5 days car hire from Queenstown to Greymouth

    • Premium car hire insurance with a nil excess

    • Milford Sound Cruise with lunch ex Queenstown

    • Leisure time to explore Franz Josef, Glacier Country

    • TranzAlpine Great Train Journey from Greymouth to Christchurch

    • Coastal Pacific Great Train Journey from Christchurch to Picton

    • Interislander Ferry from Picton to Wellington

    • Northern Explorer Great Train Journey from Wellington to Auckland Strand

    • Experience the vibrant city of Auckland

    • Shuttle Transfers in Christchurch, Wellington & Auckland

Plan your ultimate New Zealand driving holiday today with our expert travel agency.

Our team of specialists will help you create a seamless travel solution, tailored to your specific touring plans and desired duration.

Here's how it works.

  • Step One.

    Enquire by filling out our form with a few more details about your driving holiday plans. Our driving holiday experts will be in touch to discuss options and ideas with you.

  • Step Two.

    We will help match you to your perfect New Zealand driving holiday itinerary, complete with all the destinations you want to visit and any additional activities you would like to include.

  • Step Three.

    Once you are happy with everything, we can take a small deposit and you can get excited to hit the open road and explore New Zealand. With our 24/7 support, you can rest easy knowing that everything is arranged.