Travelrite International invites you to join us aboard Regal Princess for the 2021 RAIL JOURNEYS OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND CRUISE
14 February – 3 March, 2021
Sydney & Hobart, Australia; Milford Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Akaroa, Picton, Wellington, Rotorua and Auckland, New Zealand RAILNZ21 – GLG0613 An experience of a lifetime! An opportunity to cruise to New Zealand aboard Regal Princess, cruise around New Zealand and visit the spectacular beauty of Milford Sound. Experience the thrill of travelling by rail on the TranzAlpine from Christchurch through to Arthurs Pass National Park. Ride on The Coastal Pacific from Christchurch to Wellington and journey on the Northern Explorer train from Auckland to Wellington. As well as enjoying rail experiences at ports of call.
DAY 1 Sunday 14 February, 2021 Sydney/Departure This afternoon, board the Regal Princess on this fantastic Rail and Cruise Journey of New Zealand. Be up on deck as we cruise Sydney Harbour and out through Sydney Heads. DAY 2 Monday 15 February, 2021 At sea A day at sea to explore and enjoy the fabulous facilities of the ship. This evening enjoy welcome drinks. DAY 3 Tuesday 16 February, 2021 Hobart This morning we arrive in Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania. We are transferred to the airport for our flight to Strahan, on the west coast of Tasmania and board the West Coast Wilderness Railway. We journey deep into the heritage of the Tasmanian wilderness to discover the history and stories of the people and railway that turned the west coast of Tasmania into one of the wealthiest mining regions in the world. iconic scenery on its journey to Pukerangi, a peaceful outcrop out the DAY 4 Wednesday 17 February, 2021 At sea other side of the Taieri Gorge. The train travels through the Southern A day at sea to explore and enjoy the fabulous facilities of the ship. parts of Dunedin city until it arrives at Wingatui junction, where it DAY 5 Thursday 18 February, 2021 At sea turns off onto the Taieri branch. From here the train sneaks across the Taieri Plains and climbs into the Taieri Gorge, a narrow and deep gorge A day at sea to explore and enjoy the fabulous facilities of the ship. carved out over aeons by the ancient Taieri River. The train will stop or slow down at various scenic points along the way for photos where we can disembark and stretch our legs and enjoy the best of beauty, peace and quiet that nature has to offer. DAY 8 Sunday 21 February, 2021 Akaroa Today we arrive in to the tender port of Akaroa, and board an Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise. This award-winning cruise is packed with highlights including the rare NZ native dolphin, the Hectors dolphin, as well as penguins and other sea birds. You will also see the giant volcanic sea cliffs. We then travel to The Giants House, a historic house with original art works, terraced gardens with sculptures and mosaics. This house was the first bank manager’s house in Akaroa, built in 1880. DAY 9 Monday 22 February, 2021 Picton DAY 6 Friday 19 February, 2021 Fiordland National Park This morning we arrive in Picton, located in one of the sunniest parts Today we cruise through some of the most spectacular scenery in New of New Zealand, the top of the South Island, it is a quaint port town Zealand as we visit Milford Sound followed by Doubtful and Dusky Sounds. The fiords will be a highlight of the cruise, with spectacular scenery and fascinating wildlife. Nothing can prepare you for the majesty of Milford Sound, star of Fiordland National Park. New vistas mesmerise at each turn – towering Mitre Peak, rising 1692 metres above the Sound, plunging waterfalls, bottlenose and dusky dolphins, fur seals and Fiordland crested penguins are amongst this wonderland of outstanding natural beauty. DAY 7 Saturday 20 February, 2021 Dunedin Our journey today is the Taieri Gorge Railway. Departing from Dunedin’s beautiful railway station, our train begins its scenic journey into some of New Zealand’s ever-changing, most spectacular and The new Regal Princess, sister ship to Royal Princess, is a spectacular example of the next generation of innovative Princess ships. From the breathtaking Atrium & Piazza – over 50 per cent larger than other ships’ atriums in the line and featuring exciting new eateries – to signature features like The SeaWalk, a dramatic glass-bottom walkway, which has been called one of the “Top Great fun and Gee-Whiz Features at Sea”, you’ll quickly come to luxury cruising aboard love the many exciting dining and entertainment options available on this majestic ship. Regal Regal Princess Princess offers a truly luxurious cruise experience
nestled deep in the Marlborough Sounds. Our train journey today is onboard the Marlborough Flyer, a WWI Memorial heritage steam train built in 1915. The hour-long Steam Train journey takes you up the challenging and steep elevation out of Picton (1-in-37 slope), through the Para Wetlands, across the Wairau River into the Wairau Valley and through a sea of vineyards into Blenheim. DAY 10 Tuesday 23 February, 2021 Wellington Arriving in Wellington this morning, we travel to the suburb of Silverstream in the Hutt Valley, to visit the Silver Stream Railway. The beginnings of Silver Stream Railway were in 1967 when the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society (which changed its name to Silver Stream Railway Incorporated in 1983) began a collection of locomotives and rolling stock. Track laying on the old formation of the Hutt Valley Line did not begin until 1977. The collection of locomotives and rolling stock had previously been stored at a site by the Gracefield Branch in Seaview, and this was transferred to the present Silverstream site in 1984. The official opening of the full DAY 14 Saturday 27 February, 2021 Wellington 1.5 kilometre track took place on 15 February 1986. This morning we board the Northern Explorer train for our journey Day 11 Wednesday 24 February, 2021 At sea to Wellington. The train service is a scenic rail journey through the A day at sea to explore and enjoy the fabulous facilities of the ship. five unique geographical regions of the North Island. We travel from Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, through the central heartland of the Northern Island. Along the way, we enjoy the farming landscapes and rocky sea scapes of the lower North Island and ascend through stunning river gorges to the volcanic plateau passing the majesticvolcanoes of Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu, the home of the North Island ski fields. Upon arrival in Wellington, we are transferred to our hotel. DAY 15 Sunday 28 February, 2021 Wellington This morning we will have a sightseeing tour of the main sights of Wellington, including the Houses of Parliament known as “the Beehive”. We visit Mount Victoria, where we have 360 degree views of the city, then travel by cable car to the Botanical Gardens. The afternoon is free for independent sightseeing. DAY 16 Monday 1 March, 2021 Christchurch This morning we are transferred to the ferry port for a short journey across Cook Strait to Picton, here we board The Coastal Pacific train DAY 12 Thursday 25 February, 2021 Tauranga to Christchurch. Travelling via Kaikoura, the home of whale watching and then onto the gateway to the beautiful Marlborough Sound with This morning we arrive in Tauranga, a harbourside city in the Bay of the famous wine growing region of Blenheim. The journey takes us Plenty region on New Zealand’s North Island. Today we will enjoy a throughsome of New Zealand’s finest horticultural and farmland areas magical rail experience. We first travel inland to Mamaku, past Lake of the Canterbury Plains to the rugged Kaikoura mountain ranges Rotorua, and board our own self-drive Rail Cruiser to travel through on one side of our train, the Pacific Ocean coastline on the other the beautiful Dansey Road Scenic Reserve, on the steep 1:35 gradient with views of marine wildlife such as seals and penguins all from the railway between Mamaku and Tarukenga. We then see the famous comfort of our carriage. Arriving into the South Island’s largest city geysers and volcanic activity of Rotorua. Christchurch, we are transferred to our hotel where we spend the next DAY 13 Friday 26 February, 2021 Auckland two nights. After breakfast we will disembark the ship. We enjoy a sightseeing tour DAY 17 Tuesday 2 March, 2021 Christchurch of gorgeous Auckland, the largest city and commercial centre of New On our excursion today we travel on one of the most scenic train Zealand. Our morning tour takes in the main sights of the city, including journeys in New Zealand – the TranzAlpine Express Train. From the Harbour Bridge, which spans the beautiful Waitemata Harbour. In Christchurch we cross the flat Canterbury Plains to the small community the afternoon we travel to Waiuku to experience the golden era of of Darfield. We continue through beautiful alpine scenery as we enter “steam age” train travel at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway operating the Arthur’s Pass National Park. Marvel at the alpine scenery as we sit through picturesque rural countryside over 7.4 km of the former New back and enjoy the commentary. Zealand Railways (NZR). The Glenbrook Vintage Railway owns and operates a number of historic and valuable heritage locomotives both DAY 18 Wednesday 3 March, 2021 Departure steam and diesel, from the smallest locomotive, a 3 ton diesel shunter, This morning we will be transferred to the airport for the flights to to the giant 110 ton JA 1250 “Diana” steam locomotive. Australia. PACIFIC OCEAN SYDNEY Travelrite International invites you to join us
RAIL JOURNEYS OF AUCKLAND TAURANGA aboard Regal Princess for the 2021
AUSTRALIA & PICTON HOBART WELLINGTON AKAROA NEW ZEALAND FIORDLAND NP CHRISTCHURCH CRUISE DUNEDIN RAIL JOURNEYS OF
14 February – 3 March, 2021 Included in the tour price: Price per person in Australian Dollars • Travel on Regal Princess in the selected cabin category • All meals, entertainment and service charges on Regal Princess Twin Single • Rail travel as listed in the itinerary Cabin Description Deck -share Price • Welcome Drinks Party Price • 1 night’s 4 star accommodation including breakfast in Auckland ID Inside 10,11,12,14 $ 6490 $ 9190 • 2 nights’ 4 star accommodation including breakfasts in Wellington IC Inside 8,15,16 $ 6590 $ 9390 • 2 nights’ 4 star accommodation including breakfasts in Christchurch IB Inside 8,9,10,11,12,14,15 $ 6690 $ 9490 • International flights from Christchurch to Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney BW Balcony (Obstructed) 8 $ 7090 $ 10190 (A surcharge will apply to Adelaide and Perth) DW Balcony (Obstructed) 8 $ 7190 $ 10290 • Sightseeing tours as listed in the itinerary BD Baclony 9,10,11,12,14 $ 7390 $ 10590 • Entry to museums and attractions as detailed in itinerary BC Baclony 15,16 $ 7490 $ 10690 • Tour management by Travelrite International Pty Ltd BB Baclony 9,10,11,12,14,15 $ 7590 $ 10790 • A Travelrite travel bag DD Baclony 9,10,11,12,14 $ 7690 $ 10890 DC Baclony 8,15,16 $ 7790 $ 10990 Not included in the price: DB Baclony 9,10,11,12,14 $ 7890 $ 11190 • Passport and visa fees MC Mini Suite 15,16 $ 8190 $ 11790 • Travel insurance MB Mini Suite 10,11,12,14,15 $ 8290 $ 11990 • Meals unless specified in the itinerary Included port and handling charges • Sightseeing and general expenses unless specified in the itinerary and ship gratuities $ 580 $ 880 • Additional travel arrangements not in the detailed itinerary; Included air taxes as at 1/11/2019 $ 50 $ 50 these will be quoted for separately
Extending: You can stay longer in New Zealand for minimal extra cost. Please contact Travelrite on 1800 630 343 for more information.
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