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TranzAlpine Dog Leg

Hop-on Hop-off

Price	40% OFF $889 now NZ $534 ( AU$512 )
start	Christchurch
finish	Auckland
Travel Time	Minimum 13 Days ? What is Minimum Travel Time? The days indicate the time it would take to complete the pass if you stayed on the bus and did not hop-off. All passes can be completed in a shorter time simply by hopping-off before the scheduled end point. Across the winter months, we sometimes reduce our weekly departures which may affect these timings. Be sure to check out the latest timetables on our website or speak to our Reservations Team.
Cardholder Discount	nz$839 (not available with special deals)

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price	NZ$889 AU$854
start	Christchurch
finish	Auckland
Travel Time	Minimum 13 Days ? What is Minimum Travel Time? The days indicate the time it would take to complete the pass if you stayed on the bus and did not hop-off. All passes can be completed in a shorter time simply by hopping-off before the scheduled end point. Across the winter months, we sometimes reduce our weekly departures which may affect these timings. Be sure to check out the latest timetables on our website or speak to our Reservations Team.
Cardholder Discount	nz$839 (not available with special deals)

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Christchurch Franz Josef Queenstown Wellington Taupo Rotorua Auckland

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About this experience

This pass starts in Christchurch where you’ll hop on the world-renowned TranzAlpine train and travel through the breathtaking Arthurs Pass. Upon arriving in Greymouth you’ll be picked up by Kiwi Experience and then it’s a whirlwind trip around the South Island, northbound up the North Island and finishing in Auckland. A great pass for those that would like to experience this famous train ride and are starting in Christchurch, finishing in Auckland.

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Passing Arthur Accommodation Pack

This pack includes 10 nights accommodation for the minimum travel time of the Passing Arthur Bus Pass. This is made up of 1 night in every Kiwi Experience Overnight Stop with additional nights below:

2 nights in Franz Josef
3 nights in Queenstown
2 nights in Christchurch

Your driver will reserve you a bed, please let them know that you have a voucher.

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Budget for your trip by pre-purchasing your overnight stays and save yourself some sweet $$ to spend on experiences throughout New Zealand.

$375

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South Island

ITINERARY LIST

Christchurch to Greymouth
Greymouth to Lake Mahinapua
Lake Mahinapua to Franz Josef
Franz Josef (Extra Day)
Franz Josef to Wanaka
Wanaka to Queenstown
Queenstown (Free Day)
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Kaikoura to Wellington
Wellington to Taupo
Taupo to Auckland (via Rotorua)

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