Premium New Zealand travel without flying domestically
Flying may save time - but it often means missing what makes New Zealand special.
Rail and guided touring offer a different kind of premium travel.
Slow travel in New Zealand: Scenic journeys without rushing
Slow travel in New Zealand is best experienced through scenic rail tours, where a relaxed pace, immersive landscapes, and organised journeys allow you to enjoy more without rushing.
The most relaxing way to explore New Zealand
The most relaxing way to explore New Zealand is on a scenic rail tour, where you can see remote landscapes at a slower pace while everything is organised for you.
See New Zealand’s landscapes without driving
The best way to see New Zealand? By taking a scenic rail tour of course. See snow-capped peaks rise above quiet valleys, geothermal heartlands pulse with energy, and rivers carving deep paths.
The Southerner returns: The original train journey through the South
There are journeys that stay with us long after we arrive. The Southerner is one of them.
Travel consciously: Try our Carbon Calculator
At Great Journeys New Zealand, we believe the journey should be just as rewarding as the destination – and even better when it’s gentler on the environment.
Brewed for the journey: L’affare now onboard
L’affare coffee is now riding with us, bringing legendary Kiwi coffee to every corner of the country, one scenic journey at a time.
TranzAlpine named one of the world’s best train journeys
Condé Nast Traveler readers’ have voted the Great Journeys New Zealand TranzAlpine train as one of the world’s best train journeys.
The TranzAlpine: A blend of scenery and gastronomy
Hello! We're Sara and JAAC, globe-trotters with a love for adventure. Come along the journey as we experience the TranzAlpine in New Zealand's South Island.
Scenic Plus premium carriage
Award winning designs, the carriage offers a full sensory experience for our manuhiri (visitors), bringing Aotearoa New Zealand’s landscapes, stories, and flavours of the land directly to their seats.
Great Journeys New Zealand Joins Travelstride's Partner Network
We are thrilled to announce that Great Journeys New Zealand is now a valued partner of Travelstride!
5 Reasons to Travel on a Scenic Train this Autumn
Take in the stunning autumnal landscapes, enjoy the peaceful serenity of off-peak travel, and make the most of exclusive discounts and experiences.
