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ALL ABOARD FOR A GRAND NEW ZEALAND RAIL JOURNEY - SEPT 2008
Grand Pacific Tours, the New Zealand Luxury Coach Holiday specialist, are excited to announce an exciting Steam Train Journey encompassing the North & South Island of New Zealand.
Grand Pacific Tours are proud to announce that they have exclusively chartered two steam locomotives for this exciting 19 day tour. The Wab 794 will meander through the valleys and pastoral countryside of the North Island, whilst the Ja 1271 will travel through the Canterbury Plains, along the North Otago coast and from Arthur’s Pass through spectacular gorges and river valleys of the South Island.
This unique fully escorted itinerary is designed to appeal to all rail fans and those interested in the age of steam, when the world seemed to travel at a more leisurely pace. Commencing in Auckland the tour visits numerous museums, displays, attractions and of course features several exclusive train journeys.
Some of the highlights include the Pioneers of Aviation Museum, the old Waitakere Railway Station, Glenbrook Vintage Railway, the Caterpillar Experience, the Fell Engine Museum, the Tranz Coastal railway, the Airforce Museum, Plains Railway and Pioneer Village, the Taieri Gorge Railway, the Otago Settlers Museum and The Kingston Flyer.
The tour also includes many attractions including Larnach Castle, a Haggis ceremony in Dunedin, Maori Hangi and Concert in Rotorua plus a cruise on the TSS Earnslaw in Queenstown. Interesting towns and cities such as Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Omarama, Te Anau & Franz Josef will also be key highlights of the itinerary.
The tour departs on the 7th September 2008 and space is limited.
For a comprehensive brochure kit contact your local travel agent or the Grand Pacific Tours Reservations Team.
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