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Classic | Southern highlights tour

Wellington Queenstown

One way 11 days Fully guided

Scenic class World-renowned rail experiences

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Get the inside story by travelling with us from Auckland to Queenstown aboard one of our New Zealand rail tours in our “Tales from the tours” blog series!

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The Classic Southern Highlights tour is a 12-day guided New Zealand rail journey combining the Coastal Pacific, TranzAlpine and South Island highlights.