This 17 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: North to South Scenic Train Explorer

Day 1: Arrive Auckland City
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 2: Explore the 'City of Sails', why not take to the water for the best views
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 3: Today you'll journey on the Northern Explorer scenic train to the capital city of Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 4: A free day to explore Wellington's museums or take the cable car to the Botanic Gardens
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 5: This morning catch the Interislander Ferry to the South Island, where you'll meet the Coastal Pacific Train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quality Suites Amore

Day 6: Explore Christchurch, the 'Garden City'
Accommodation: Quality Suites Amore

Day 7: Christchurch to Mt. Cook National Park where you'll enjoy spectacular vistas of snow capped peaks
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 8: Follow the Waitaki River to the coast, then south to Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 9: Explore wildlife on the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 10: Dunedin to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 11: It's a short drive to Manapouri where you depart for your amazing Doubtful Sound overnight cruise
Accommodation: Fiordland Navigator Overnight Boat in Doubtful Sound

Day 12: Return to Manapouri, then travel through to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 13: A day to explore Queenstown, tonight cruise to Walter Peak High Country Station for dinner
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 14: Today drive to the West Coast, a beautiful road journey so allow plenty of time for photo stops
Accommodation: Aspen Court Franz Josef

Day 15: Drive to Greymouth and spend the afternoon exploring the gold mining history at Shantytown
Accommodation: Bella Vista Greymouth

Day 16: Today you'll journey on the Tranz Alpine Train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quality Suites Amore

Day 17: Depart Christchurch today