Explore the famous Tongariro National Park. Take a guided tour on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, explore the mountain and Sky Waka gondola or hit the slopes!
3 Day/2 Nights from $929 for 2 (off peak rate)
Call Ruapehu i-SITE 0800 647 483 for availability and pricing for your chosen departure.
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Escape to the wilderness with this multi-option package. You have the choice to explore book and explore the Tongariro Alpine Crossing with your very own guide, check out the mountain on the Sky Waka gondola and climb to 2,020m above sea level to the Knoll Ridge Chalet, home to the highest caf├® in the country. Enjoy a coffee from the upstairs deck, or grab a delicious snack or lunch and marvel at the views from the huge floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking The Pinnacles, or bring your ski's and hit the slopes! Contact the Ruapehu i-SITE now to book in one of these amazing activities.
Staying two nights at the Plateau lodge, you have the opportunity to try out the local bars and restaurants for dinner and some free time to explore the National Park village, by e-bike if you are keen or try a round of mini golf then perhaps lunch at the National Park Station caf├® before boarding your train home.
ƒôì Auckland/Hamilton - National Park by Chartered Heritage Train
Ôÿò Morning tea aboard train
ƒì¢´©Å Shuttle to town for dinner (optional)
ƒôì National Park
ƒì¢´©Å Continental breakfast at accommodation
Wake up refreshed and get stuck into some breakfast. Today, embark on your pre-arranged activity organised with the Ruapehu i-SITE. Whether it be a guided trek over the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a Sky Waka gondola ride and lunch up the mountain or hitting the slopes, you are sure to be blown away with the breathtaking beauty of this special World Heritage site.
ƒôì National Park - Auckland/Hamilton by Chartered Heritage Train
ƒì¢´©Å Continental breakfast at accommodation
Ôÿò Afternoon tea aboard train
Have a sleep in then breakfast. Before your train arrives, hire an e-bike from Ski-Biz and take a cruise through the village or try out the mini-golf. Pop into the National Park Station for morning tea or lunch, before our train arrives to take you home.
Once again, our friendly staff will be happy to see you again, and to assist you to settle in for the journey home. Take this time to have a little rest or share your stories with other guests onboard.
The Plateau Lodge is set in the quaint village of National Park, youÔÇÖll stay in the double ensuite room equipped with free WiFi, heater (for the cold months!), TV, and tea and coffee. Breakfast is included and will be delivered to your room. A spa pool is also available to soak in after your trek.
The North Island Main Trunk is steeped in local and Maori history. Opened completely between Auckland and Wellington in 1908 after over 30 years of construction, the ÔÇ£Main TrunkÔÇØ passes through many rural settlements and towns which were connected up to the major cities by the coming of the railway. The section we travel over covers the main centres of Pukekohe and Hamilton, followed by rural towns like Otorohanga, Te Kuiti, Taumarunui and National Park. The railway geography is diverse, from rolling hills to the steepest sustained climbs up the extreme gradients south of Taumarunui. Our journey passes through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Tongariro National Park, as well as conservation land, farms and forests.
Selected Highlights Include:
This heritage train operated by the Glenbrook Vintage Railway will be hauled by restored locomotive DBR1254. Originally built as a DB class locomotive by General Motors Diesel Canada in 1965, this locomotive was rebuilt by Clyde Engineering Australia in 1981. In 2017 the Glenbrook Vintage Railway took ownership of DBR1254 which underwent an intense overhaul before returning to mainline service in 2019.
The carriages date from 1939/1940 and would have made thousands of journeys up and down the main trunk. The carriages retain key features including the iconic flip-over seats, though have been tastefully redecorated for enhanced passenger comfort. The guardÔÇÖs van that travels with these carriages provides an open viewing area for an uninterrupted view of the amazing countryside.
Full standard Terms and Conditions can be found here: https://www.gvr.org.nz/terms
Additional conditions:
COVID-19
In
the event that the NZ government imposes COVID-19 restrictions
preventing the GVR train tour from operating, a refund of monies paid
may be given, net of any outgoings or payments already made by GVR in
conjunction with the operation and organisation of these tours on
written application within 7 days of the scheduled date of travel.
Visit Ruapehu and Ruapehu District i-SITE Visitor Centre Conditions
These packages are organised through Visit Ruapehu and the Ruapehu District i-SITE Visitor Centres who handle all accommodation, transfers, and activities for these packages. Please contact them on 0800 647 483 or email them at [email protected] for their terms and conditions which apply to your booking.
All packages are subject to availability, after you place your
booking the i-SITE will confirm your arrangements with the individual
providers and operators.
If parts of your chosen package are
unavailable, the i-SITE will work with you to provide a suitable substitution/customisation or
we will refund you fully.
