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GREAT RAIL JOURNEYS OF NZ

COASTAL PACIFIC • • TRANZALPINE

THE OFFER 7 DAY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR ’s natural beauty never gets old. Each road leads to another jaw-dropping sight, from smoking volcanoes to jewel-like islands, vineyards and rugged peaks that catch the clouds. And while it’s great to explore $ by road, it can get hard to concentrate on driving each time you round 1499 the bend to another stunning sight. That’s where this great rail journey PER PERSON TWIN SHARE comes in - all you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the view as you explore some of the country’s most unforgettable landscapes.

Combining three of New Zealand’s greatest rail journeys in one tour, with ample free time to enjoy the urban delights of , and , this is the trip you’ve been waiting for. Journey through Tongariro National Park aboard the Northern Explorer train, skirt the Pacific Coast between Christchurch and Picton aboard the , feel like you’ve arrived in Middle Earth on the TranzAlpine train through the - and more! A scenic crossing aboard the is sure to be another highlight. Sound like your kind of adventure?

This self-guided package also includes six nights 4-star accommodation.

Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 7 DAY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR | GREAT RAIL JOURNEYS OF NZ THE ITINERARY Day 1 Arrive Auckland The journey through Tongariro National Park, with its three Today make your own way to your centrally located Auckland spectacular volcanic mountains – Tongariro, Ngāuruhoe and accommodation. Check in is from 2pm. Ruapehu – is a highlight, a place of extremes and surprises, where snow-blanketed fields, ancient lava flows and dense Overnight: Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland City or similar, beech forests can be seen side by side. Auckland Arrive in Wellington this evening and make your own way to Meals included: None your centrally located Wellington accommodation. Overnight: Rydges Hotel or similar, Wellington Day 2 Free Day Auckland Today is free at leisure to explore Auckland. Meals included: None It’s hard to imagine a more geographically blessed city. Its Day 4 Wellington Free Day two harbours frame a narrow isthmus punctuated by volcanic cones and surrounded by fertile farmland. From any of its Today is free at leisure to explore the capital city. numerous vantage points you’ll be surprised how close the On a sunny, windless day, Wellington is up there with the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean come to kissing and forming a best of them. For starters it’s lovely to look at, sitting on a new island. hook-shaped harbour ringed with ranges that wear a cloak Whether it’s the ruggedly beautiful west-coast surf beaches, of snow in winter. Victorian timber architecture laces the or the glistening Hauraki Gulf with its myriad islands, the bushy hillsides above the harbour, which resonate with native water’s never far away. And within an hour’s drive from the birdsong. city’s high-rise heart, there are dense tracts of rainforest, As cities go, it’s really rather small but the compact nature of thermal springs, wineries and wildlife reserves. No wonder the downtown area gives it a bigger-city buzz and, being the Auckland is regularly rated one of the world’s top cities for capital, it’s endowed with museums, theatres, galleries and quality of life and livability. arts organisations completely disproportionate to its size. Overnight: Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland City or similar, Wellingtonians are rightly proud of their kickin’ caffeine and Auckland craft-beer scene, and there’s no shortage of beard-wearing, skateboard-lugging, artsy types doing interesting things in old Meals included: None warehouses across town. Overnight: Rydges Hotel or similar, Wellington Day 3 Auckland - Northern Explorer Train Journey - Wellington Meals included: None Today make your own way to Auckland Train Station for a 7.45am departure onboard the famous Northern Explorer Day 5 Wellington - Interislander Ferry - Picton - Coastal train. Pacific Train Journey - Christchurch New Zealand’s longest running passenger service, the This morning check out of your hotel and make your way Northern Explorer is a long distance scenic train service to the ferry terminal for your 9am departure on the Kaitaki running between Auckland and Wellington, stopping at Interislander Ferry. , , National Park and Hamilton. Connecting our North Island and together since

Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 7 DAY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR | GREAT RAIL JOURNEYS OF NZ THE ITINERARY 1962, the Interislander ferry service is New Zealand’s original Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape by ferry. Sailing between Wellington and Picton taking a train between Christchurch and . Along several times a day, the Interislander journey is considered this journey you’ll see epic vistas, travel the edges of the ice- one of the most beautiful ferry journeys in the world and one fed , traverse the Southern Alps, and see of New Zealand’s most iconic experiences. miles of native beech forest. Arrive in Picton on the north of the South Island at The TranzAlpine is one of the world’s great train journeys approximately 12.30pm where you will disembark and make covering 223 kilometres (139 miles) each way. You’ll traverse your own way to the Picton Station for a 1.40pm departure the majestic Canterbury Plains, to the backdrop of the mighty on the Coastal Pacific Train Journey. The station is very close Southern Alps - the journey of a lifetime. to the ferry terminal, approximately 5 minutes walk. Return to Christchurch station in the evening and make your Climb aboard one of the most picturesque journeys on New own way back to your centrally located accommodation. Zealand railways, meandering along the Pacific coast between Overnight: Quest Hotel or similar, Christchurch Picton and Christchurch. Upon arrival in Christchurch make your own way to your centrally located accommodation. Meals included: None The Coastal Pacific train takes you along rugged coastlines, across remote beaches, between mountains and sea, on a Day 7 Depart Christchurch timeless journey of breathtaking beauty. Today check out and make your own onwards arrangements. Explore the stunning Coastline, famous for its Meals included: None marine life and whale watching. Voyage through the vineyards of Blenheim, dripping with New Zealand’s premium crop. Canter amidst the idyllic Canterbury countryside to the Garden City of Christchurch. Travelling between Christchurch and Picton, the Coastal Pacific meanders breathtakingly close to the sea, where the roaring Pacific Ocean meets the rising Kaikōura mountains. The Coastal Pacific isn’t just a scenic activity, combined with the Interislander Ferry it is the perfect way to connect between Wellington, Blenheim, and Christchurch. Overnight: Quest Hotel or similar, Christchurch Meals included: None

Day 6 Christchurch - TranzAlpine Rail Journey - Christchurch Today make your own way to Christchurch Train Station for an 8.15am departure onboard the famous TranzAlpine train. This will be a return journey finishing back in Christchurch.

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A self guided tour from Auckland to Christchurch Experience 3 iconic New Zealand rail journeys See the sights of Auckland and Wellington at leisure Take the Northern Explorer from Auckland to Wellington through the central North Island Journey between the mountains and sea aboard the Coastal Pacific train Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape on the TranzAlpine train Journey through Tongariro National Park, with its three spectacular volcanic mountains Marvel at the beautiful from the Interislander Ferry Witness the stunning Kaikōura Coastline, famous for its marine life and whale watching Voyage through the vineyards of Blenheim, one of NZ’s top wine growing areas Canter amidst the idyllic Canterbury countryside to the Garden City of Christchurch Travel the edges of the ice-fed Waimakariri River and traverse the Southern Alps

ACCOMMODATION

6 nights centrally located 4-star accommodation

TRANSPORT

Train & ferry tickets

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*Please note: All information provided in based on twin share. Bedding Configuration this brochure is subject to both change and 2 x Single or 1 x Queen/King (subject to availability. Prior to purchase please check Single Traveller Supplement availability). the current deal for up-to-date information. For solo travellers, a mandatory single If you have already purchased this deal, supplement of $650 applies. Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms the terms and conditions on your Purchase Subject to availability and at the hotels Confirmation apply and take precedence over Departure Dates discretion. Please enquire on booking if you the information in this brochure. Please see the TripADeal website for current require this option. departure dates. BOOKING INFORMATION EXCLUSIONS After purchase, you will receive a receipt Departure City • International / domestic flights and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you Auckland to an online Passenger Information Form. • Airport & rail transfers The Passenger Information Form must be ACCOMMODATION • Visa fees and requirements (A visa is not completed within 72 hours of purchase. required if travelling on an Australian Accommodation Used passport) Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated 4 Star (self-rated) • Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary in your Passenger Information Form. Any • Auckland: Hotel Grand Chancellor or • Optional gratuities/tipping change requested after submitting your similar Passenger Information Form cannot be • Optional activities/tours • Wellington: Rydges Hotel Wellington or guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability similar • Personal expenses and will incur surcharges as outlined in the • Travel insurance (Strongly recommended) Schedule of Fees below. • Christchurch: Quest Serviced Apartments or similar On purchasing this Travel Offer you are OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION bound by the General Terms and Conditions, Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are in addition to the specific terms and based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES conditions outlined in this Important availability based on seasonality. Properties will New Zealand Information. be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. • New Zealand has a largely temperate CANCELLATION POLICY climate. While the far north has subtropical Extra Nights weather during summer, and inland alpine Covid-19 Booking Policy Not available at check-out. areas of the South Island can be as cold as -10 C in winter, most of the country TripADeal Tour packages are non-refundable. Please note: If you are interested in booking lies close to the coast, which means mild If your Tour package is affected by Covid-19 additional nights accommodation pre or post temperatures, moderate rainfall, and related travel restrictions and you are unable tour, please wait until you receive your travel abundant sunshine. to travel, you will receive either a free date documentation approximately 6 weeks prior change (credit that is specific to your original to departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If • Because New Zealand lies in the Southern package and purchase value) or an open booking your own additional accommodation Hemisphere, the average temperature credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees directly with the hotel please be aware that you decreases as you travel south. The north to the value of your original purchase for may be required to change rooms at the start/end of New Zealand is subtropical and the use on any other package available via the of your tour. south temperate. The warmest months are TripADeal website. December, January and February, and the Maximum Room Capacity coldest June, July and August. In summer, Please note: Date change credits are subject to the average maximum temperature ranges availability and not guaranteed until confirmed 2 people between 20 - 30ºC and in winter between by TripADeal, not the property you are due to 10 - 15ºC. stay with. Child Policy • New Zealand’s summer months are Please note: all additional charges are payable No child discounts. Full price applies for all December to February, bringing high direct to your Travel Consultant in AUD (unless children travelling with their parents. temperatures and sunshine. Days are long otherwise stated). Please note: Children must be accompanied by a and sunny, nights are mild. Summer is an responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. OFFER ESSENTIALS excellent time for walking in the bush and No unaccompanied minors allowed. Travel offer is valid for travel on selected a variety of other outdoor activities. New dates until the 15th March 2022. Triple Share Zealand’s many gorgeous beaches are ideal for swimming, sunbathing, surfing, boating, Not available This travel offer is priced for one person and water sports during summer. Summer

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SCHEDULE OF FEES

Voluntary Changes This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

• Changes - $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/ other travel providers.

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