adgtravel Posted June 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 15, 2018 We are cruising around NZ on the Majestic Princess in March 2018. I can’t decide between these two ship tours. Tranz Alpine is 9 hour tour with 6 hours being on motor couches I think. If we picked Taieri, we would probably include Larnach Castle. Has anyone done both lately? Advise please! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaKa2002 Posted June 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) We took the Gorge train trip - really enjoyed it (2018 with Celebrity); the castle tour was fascinating and the gardens around the castle magnificent. Edited June 15, 2018 by DaKa2002 add info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted June 16, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I've done both, although we didn't do the TranzAlpine as a cruise excursion. They are both spectacular in their own way however I would choose the Taieri Gorge as a cruise excursion over the TranzAlpine as, personally, I think the bus content of the TranzAlpine excursion is just too much. Akaroa is such a gorgeous harbour, one of my favourite NZ port stops, and there is plenty to do there without having to do the long trip across the Christchurch. I recommend going to the Giant's House which has the most fantastical gardens with mosaic sculptures, plus you get great views across the harbour from there. I believe there are also some shorter tours you can to, plus trips on the harbour to view dolphins etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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