From sleeping volcanoes to cascading waterfalls, golden beaches to snow-capped mountains. Our scenic train journeys, short holidays and tours, will bring you the best of New Zealand by rail.
The grand doyen of New Zealand’s scenic rail journeys, the TranzAlpine splices across South Island from east to west (or west to east, if you embark in Greymouth). It follows a route laid down in the 1860s by hardy stagecoaches carrying provisions to west-coast gold prospectors. Most ...
To view spectacular sceneries of national parks, river valleys, and volcanic landscapes; it is recommended to have a train journey in New Zealand. Through these rail journeys, you can explore the North Island that links Auckland and Wellington, Coastal Pacific that connects Picton to Christchurch,...
New Zealand’s challenging landscapes demanded some remarkable feats of early railway engineers. While their rail network isn’t vast, thanks to their skill and determination, there are some incredible rail journeys on offer. Travel through remote national parks, along beautiful coastlines, and over ...
Travelling by rail gives you a front-row view of spectacular scenery often not visible from the road. There are three main scenic rail journeys in New Zealand, traversing the North and South Islands. There are also some rail services connecting the regions and suburban trains within Wellington ...
There is a wide range ofguided coach toursranging from day trips to multi-day itineraries with accommodation included. You can choose from backpacker-style tours to luxury coaches with five-star accommodation stops. Scenic rail trips Coastal Pacific , New Zealand ...
Rail journeys are an excellent way to see some parts of the country, though the New Zealand rail network is not entirely comprehensive. Guided tours allow travellers to benefit from local knowledge to see and experience things they might otherwise miss. ...
A range of scenic independent coach bus rail train travel journeys & trips on Rail New Zealand's scenic travel network
The wonders of New Zealand require a visitor’s full attention, so why not give your eyes a treat and roll through the country on ascenic train ride?Great Journeys New Zealandoffers a brand-new collection of multiday, guided rail tours that sweep across spectacular landscapes on both North an...
Enjoy time at leisure this morning before catching a flight to Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island. Take some time to explore this small city on your own. Meals included: Breakfast Day 6Christchurch/Franz Josef Board the TranzAlpine train—one of the world’s most scenic rail routes...