Connect with our New Zealand trains
Glide through New Zealand in beautiful style aboard our world-famous scenic train journeys.
Northern Explorer
Wind through rolling meadows to the volcanic hinterlands of the north on the Northern Explorer scenic train
Coastal Pacific
Voyage along the pristine Pacific coastline beneath snow-capped mountains on the Coastal Pacific train journey
TranzAlpine
Traverse the magnificent Southern Alps on our world-famous TranzAlpine scenic train journey
Travel experiences guaranteed to move you
Experience a picture-perfect journey through the heart of New Zealand.
From sleeping volcanoes to cascading waterfalls, sparkling cities to quaint rural farmsteads, golden beaches to snow-capped mountains. We'll bring the best of New Zealand's famous scenery to your window while you sit back and relax.
Choose a world-class rail journey or a full Aotearoa experience. Build your dream itinerary, or choose from our carefully crafted selection of packages and tours.
Whatever you want, we'll take you there.
Uptrain Downtrain: The High Tea and High Drama Express
Step aboard this winter for a splendid affair that blends dining, theatre, and train travel into one magnificent experience, presented by Great Journeys New Zealand and The Court Theatre.
As the train glides through the Canterbury landscapes, indulge in a lavish high tea, sparkling champagne all while immersing yourself in the enchanting world of 1920s high society and the drama that unfolds onboard.
Lady Treadle, ever the hostess, has invited the most eligible bachelors from across the land to High Tea, hoping to secure a prosperous future for her daughters and the prestigious Scargill Abbey. But, as with any fine gathering, scandal and gossip will prove just as delectable as the cakes and tea served. And there is no shortage of either.
Experience the natural flavours of New Zealand
Elevate your experience with Scenic Plus, a full-sensory exploration of the lands you travel through aboard your New Zealand rail journey.
Using the finest ingredients carefully selected from the spectacular lands you see through your window, we've curated a menu of regional delicacies that are freshly prepared in our custom-built kitchen carriage and served at your seat throughout the journey.
There really is no better way to be immersed New Zealand cuisine and culture.
Discover true local gems with our travel packages
Let us take you on a journey where all you have to do is relax and enjoy the best of New Zealand. From city breaks to rural retreats, from iconic activities to hidden gems, simply find your perfect place and let us take care of all the details.
Take a tour of discovery through authentic Aotearoa
Let us guide you through spectacular New Zealand. From sparkling cities to volcanic hinterlands, across shimmering oceans, beneath soaring mountains, beyond the well-beaten paths, we'll show you the treasures of Aotearoa
Infotainment - Our Onboard App
Travel beyond the rails on an immersive storytelling adventure. Dive deeper into natures tapestry and soar through mountain ranges with a bird's-eye view while incredible scenery unfolds before your very eyes.
Released exclusively aboard the TranzAlpine train, this service is now available on select journeys between Christchurch to Greymouth.
Discover the West Coast
From idyllic lakes to geological wonders, discover why New Zealand's West Coast is such a spectacular place to visit: