AAT Kings 14-day Rail Spectacular holiday features seven amazing railway journeys and showcases the beauty and attractions of New Zealand.Exploring by rail allows you to access some of the most spectacular and remote areas of New Zealand, many of which are not accessible by road.
The holiday visits Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Blenheim, Mt. Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Franz Josef and Christchurch.
The holiday incorporates seven spectacular train rides: two legs on The Overlander through the beautiful North Island from Auckland to Wellington, a journey down the stunning east coast of the South Island between the Pacific Ocean and the rugged Kaikoura Ranges aboard the TranzCoastal; a ride on the historic Taieri Gorge Railway across stonework bridges, through tunnels and over latticework viaducts; a journey aboard the historic Kingston Flyer from Fairlight to Kingston with Devonshire tea; the vintage steam train in Shantytown and the scenic TranzAlpine over the Southern Alps.
Some of the amazing sightseeing experiences on this holiday include: wine tasting at the famous Montana Winery, Larnach Castle, a Maori Hangi and Concert, a cruise on spectacular Milford Sound, the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier and exploration of the geysers and boiling mud pools of Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.
14 –day Rail Spectacular is priced from $4725 per person, twin share (land only) and this holiday includes accommodation in quality, centrally located hotels, transport by luxury air-conditioned coach and train, the services of an experienced tour director and tour driver; extensive sightseeing, many meals including breakfast daily and airport transfers.
AAT Kings are also offering great Early-Eagle Savings of up to $470 per couple for passengers who book and deposit on the by 30 September 2007, for travel after 1 October 2007.
Report by The Mole
