Catch the Tranz Alpine winter spirit

The South Island is stunning in winter and self-drive packages from Great New Zealand Rail Tours allow flexibility to enjoy the sights, as well as removing the problems of getting your car to the South Island and planning your itinerary.

One example is the Alpine Spirit, a six-day package which starts with a relaxing trip through Arthur's Pass aboard the Tranz Alpine Train, with car pick-up at Greymouth. Then it's down to the West Coast Glaciers, over to Queenstown, and out to Milford Sound with its towering, snow-capped peaks and moody fiord, before passing Mt Cook on the return to Christchurch. Prices start from $714 a person twin share, which includes vehicle, accommodation, sightseeing, backpack, guidebook, maps and more.

Contact: 0800 54 55 56.

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