You can travel from Auckland (or Hamillton) to Christchurch over 2 days or Auckland (or Hamilton ) to Christchurch over 3 days.

Alternatively, you can travel from Christchurch to Auckland over 2 days or Christchurch to Auckland (or Hamilton) over 3 days.

Auckland to Christchurch 2 Days/1 Night

Day 1 Auckland (Or Hamilton) to Wellington
This morning you board the Overlander train at Auckland and head south passing through the farming landscape of the Waikato region to the rugged bush country asecending to the Volcanic Plateau via the famous Raurimu Spiral, passing the the Volcano's of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro for a stop at National Park. From National Park you pass Mt Ruapehu before descending through stunning river gorges to the rolling farming landscape of the Palmerston North region to Wellington - the Harbour Capital for an overnight stay in New Zealand's capital city.

To book your Wellington accommodation online, please use the 'Search' boxes on the right to select accommodation to suit your budget

Day 2 Wellington to Christchurch
From Wellington you board an Interislander ferry for a daytime sailing from Wellington, with it's picturesque harbour, crossing Cook Strait before entering the magnificent Marlborough Sounds. The 3 hour (92 kilometre) ferry journey is aboard the ferry “Kaitaki', a  modern ship with a range of onboard facilities from eateries, a shop, two movie theatres, a games arcade, a large bar with live entertainment, numerous passenger lounges, 3 open air decks and a friendly onboard  crew to assist  you. Your Interislander journey ends at Picton located in a sheltered marine harbour where you will have time to experience this charming small town. From Picton you board The Coastal Pacific train travelling South along the eastern coast of the South Island, passing through the local Marlborough vineyards, Lake Grassmere Salt Ponds and Kaikoura - famous for viewing whales and sea to Christchurch.

From Christchurch, you can travel on The TranzAlpine train either as one way travel or as a day excurusion.

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Auckland to Christchurch - 3 Days/2 Nights

Day 1 Auckland to Wellington
This morning you board the Overlander train at Auckland and head south passing through the farming landscape of the Waikato region to the rugged bush country asecending to the Volcanic Plateau via the famous Raurimu Spiral, passing the the Volcano's of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro for a stop at National Park. From National Park you pass Mt Ruapehu before descending through stunning river gorges to the rolling farming landscape of the Palmerston North region to Wellington - the Harbour Capital for an overnight stay in New Zealand's capital city.

To book your Wellington accommodation online, please use the 'Search' boxes on the right to select accommodation to suit your budget

Day 2 Wellington
A free day to enjoy the many attractions that this boutique city has to offer.

Day 3 Wellington to Christchurch
From Wellington you board an Interislander ferry for a daytime sailing from Wellington, with it's picturesque harbour, crossing Cook Strait before entering the magnificent Marlborough Sounds. The 3 hour (92 kilometre) ferry journey is aboard the ferry “Kaitaki', a  modern ship with a range of onboard facilities from eateries, a shop, two movie theatres, a games arcade, a large bar with live entertainment, numerous passenger lounges, 3 open air decks and a friendly onboard  crew to assist  you. Your Interislander journey ends at Picton located in a sheltered marine harbour where you will have time to experience this charming small town. From Picton you board The Coastal Pacific train travelling South along the eastern coast of the South Island, passing through the local Marlborough vineyards, Lake Grassmere Salt Ponds and Kaikoura - famous for viewing whales and sea to Christchurch

From Christchurch, you can travel on The TranzAlpine train either as one way travel or as a day excurusion.

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Christchurch to Auckland - 2 Days/1 Night

Day 1 Christchurch to Wellington
This morning you board The Coastal Pacific train travelling north through the Canterbury plains to the rugged coastline of the eastern coast of the South Island, to Kaikoura - famous for viewing whales and dolphins. From Kaikoura your journey continues north alonng the coastline before heading inland passing through the local Marlborough vineyards, Lake Grassmere Salt Ponds to Picton. From Picton you board an Interislander ferry for a daytime sailing travelling through the Marlborough Sounds crossing Cook Strait, entering the Wellington picturesque harbour.  The 3 hour (92 kilometre) ferry journey is aboard the ferry “Kaitaki', a  modern ship with a range of onboard facilities from eateries, a shop, two movie theatres, a games arcade, a large bar with live entertainment, numerous passenger lounges, 3 open air decks and a friendly onboard  crew to assist  you. Your Interislander journey ends in Wellington - the Harbour Capital

To book your Wellington accommodation online, please use the 'Search' box on the right to select accommodation to suit your budget.

Day 2 Wellington to Auckland (or Hamilton)
This morning you board the Overlander train leaving Wellington heading north through rolling farming landscape of the Palmerston North region before ascending through stunning river gorges to the volcanic plateau, passing the mighty Mt Ruapehu for a stop at National Park. From National Park, your journey countiues north along the volcanic plateau passing the the Volcano's of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro before descending via the famous Raurimu Spiral, the rugged bush region of the King country to the farming landscape of the Waikatio to Auckland - the City of Sails.

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Christchurch to Auckland - 3 Days/2 Nights

Day 1 Christchurch to Wellington
This morning you board The Coastal Pacific train travelling north through the Canterbury plains to the rugged coastline of the eastern coast of the South Island, to Kaikoura - famous for viewing whales and dolphins. From Kaikoura your journey continues north alonng the coastline before heading inland passing through the local Marlborough vineyards, Lake Grassmere Salt Ponds to Picton. From Picton you board an Interislander ferry for a daytime sailing travelling through the Marlborough Sounds crossing Cook Strait, entering the Wellington picturesque harbour.  The 3 hour (92 kilometre) ferry journey is aboard the ferry “Kaitaki', a  modern ship with a range of onboard facilities from eateries, a shop, two movie theatres, a games arcade, a large bar with live entertainment, numerous passenger lounges, 3 open air decks and a friendly onboard  crew to assist  you. Your Interislander journey ends in Wellington - the Harbour Capital

To book your Wellington accommodation online, please use the 'Search' boxes on the right to select accommodation to suit your budget.

Day 2 Wellington
A free day to enjoy the many attractions that this boutique city has to offer.

Day 3 Wellington to Auckland
This morning you board the Overlander train leaving Wellington heading north through rolling farming landscape of the Palmerston North region before ascending through stunning river gorges to the volcanic plateau, passing the mighty Mt Ruapehu for a stop at National Park. From National Park, your journey countiues north along the volcanic plateau passing the the Volcano's of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro before descending via the famous Raurimu Spiral, the rugged bush region of the King country to the farming landscape of the Waikatio to Auckland - the City of Sails.

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