How much does it cost?

From A$1,755 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,259 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this a standalone tour?

No, it is a pre-tour extension to the Spirit of the Antipodes tour, running from Auckland to Glenbrook.

Is the train travel included?

Yes, a steam train excursion on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway is included, along with an evening cruise and museum visits.

Yes, fully escorted with a Tour Leader from Rail Mates Tours - Glenbrook Vintage Railway.

What are the highlights?

An evening cruise aboard the historic steam tug William C Daldy on Waitemata Harbour, guided visits to the Auckland War Memorial Museum and MOTAT with a tram ride, and a steam train excursion on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway with High Tea.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour (pre-tour extension)

Spirit of the Antipodes - Pre Tour

Four-day pre-tour extension exploring Auckland heritage before the Antipodes tour

Spirit of the Antipodes - Pre Tour is a four-day extension that Railway Adventures offers ahead of its main Spirit of the Antipodes tour of New Zealand. Fully escorted by a Tour Leader from Rail Mates Tours - Glenbrook Vintage Railway, the trip runs from Auckland to Glenbrook. It opens with an evening cruise aboard the historic 1935 steam tug William C Daldy on Waitemata Harbour, followed by guided visits to the Auckland War Memorial Museum and the Museum of Transport and Technology, including a tram ride. The trip concludes with a steam train excursion on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway, with a traditional High Tea served in restored carriages. This short package suits travellers who want to add Auckland heritage sightseeing onto the main tour rather than arrive with no scheduled activities. One departure is listed, for October 2026, at AUD 1,755 per person.

What to know before you look closer

This is a pre-tour extension to the main Spirit of the Antipodes tour, not a standalone package; it is listed separately with its own price and departure date.
Railway Adventures publishes no day-by-day itinerary beyond the four highlights listed; confirm the daily schedule before booking.
No deposit amount is stated in the booking terms; confirm payment terms directly with Railway Adventures.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$1,755 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,259 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this a standalone tour?: No, it is a pre-tour extension to the Spirit of the Antipodes tour, running from Auckland to Glenbrook.
Is the train travel included?: Yes, a steam train excursion on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway is included, along with an evening cruise and museum visits.
Is it escorted?: Yes, fully escorted with a Tour Leader from Rail Mates Tours - Glenbrook Vintage Railway.
What are the highlights?: An evening cruise aboard the historic steam tug William C Daldy on Waitemata Harbour, guided visits to the Auckland War Memorial Museum and MOTAT with a tram ride, and a steam train excursion on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway with High Tea.
When does it run?: One departure is listed, for October 2026, at AUD 1,755 per person.