Join the Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer Rail Tour.
With Pounamu Tourism
The Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer invites you on an epic journey by rail and luxury coach throughout the majestic South Island of New Zealand. Each tour visits Aoraki Mount Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand, and is joined by a member of the Hillary family for an evening on the legacy and accomplishments of Sir Ed.
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We also offer the Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer Pinnacle Tour, hosted personally by Peter Hillary. This tour provides you a personal insight into one of New Zealand’s greatest story.
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The Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer is hosted by New Zealand’s leading tour operator, Pounamu Tourism. Tours run every season and are between 11 to 15 days.
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Enjoy the world class tour leadership of Pounamu Tourism, together with the history of the Hillary family.
Each tour features a guest speaker from the Hillary Family
Join Peter, Sarah,
Alexander AND George
Peter Hillary
Mountaineer, adventurer and author, Peter Hillary has continued his father’s legacy through major expeditions, including Everest and both Poles, and long-standing service to the Himalayas.
Sarah Hillary
Painting conservator and artist, Sarah Hillary has a love of endurance running. She brings a
deep commitment to community and heritage through her support of the Hillary legacy and
the Himalayan Trust in Nepal.
George Hillary
Speaker and climber, George Hillary works in financial services while supporting the stewardship of the Hillary family legacy and the Australian Himalayan Foundation.
Alexander Hillary
Adventurer, expedition guide and General Manager of the Himalayan Trust, Alexander Hillary works to carry forward his grandfather’s spirit of service in partnership with the people of the Everest region while engaging in multi discipline adventures across the globe.
Q&A
Pounamu Tourism are New Zealand’s leading tour operator. They have partnered with the Hillary family to provide you exciting tours that showcase the incredible beauty of New Zealand and the legendary story of Sir Edmund Hillary.
All bookings are made on Pounamu Tourism’s website SirEdmundHillaryExplorer.com. Pounamu Tourism provide the tour expertise for your booking and logistics. They are award winning and one of the New Zealand’s biggest tour operators. You will be very impressed with their customer service.
Join an Adventure
Embark on the
Journey of a Lifetime
The Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer
Inspired by one of the greatest and most iconic adventures of our time, the Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer invites you on an epic journey by rail and luxury coach throughout the majestic South Island of New Zealand.
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The Pinnacle Tour
A luxury tour of New Zealand's South lsland with Pounamu Tourism hosted by Peter Hillary.
This tour provides you a personal insight into one of New Zealand’s greatest story.
The Arctic & Antarctica
From the icefields of the Arctic to the vast penguin colonies of Antarctica, Hillary family members often join expedition voyages as guest speakers and expedition members.
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Trek in Ed's footsteps
Travel with the charitable organisations continuing Ed's work in the Himalayas.
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Continue the Adventure
We’d love to hear from you. Reach out today, and let’s start planning your next great adventure with the Hillary Family.
