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Explore NZ

Our scenic rail network can take you to New Zealand's must-see places

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Top places to visit in NZ

Let us take you to the top places to visit in NZ, from elegant Auckland to the rugged West Coast and everywhere in between

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New Zealand Cities

Travelling by New Zealand rail, you can visit our largest and most exciting cities on both the North Island and South Island.

Auckland

Welcome to New Zealand's largest city, where skyscrapers meet volcanic peaks.

Hamilton

From botanical gardens to the Hobbiton film sets, explore NZ’s fourth largest city.

Palmerston North

At the heart Manawatu, "Palmy" is a great base for exploring the Tararua and Ruahine mountain ranges

Wellington

Get lost in our quirky capital, with tucked-away bars, cultural museums and much more.

Christchurch

Visit the ‘Garden City’ and immerse yourself in great food, architecture, and history.

Queenstown

Queenstown's outstanding scenery and world-class experiences will leave you breathless

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Travel Blog

Get inspiration and travel tips for exploring New Zealand

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Our Scenic NZ Trains

Our award-winning scenic NZ trains deliver spectacular views through huge panoramic windows while you ease back and relax.

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Tales from the Tours

Get the inside story by travelling with us from Auckland to Queenstown aboard one of our New Zealand Rail Tours in our “Tales from the Tours” blog series!

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