TranzAlpine: a journey to pounamu country

TranzAlpine: a journey to pounamu country

Guest blogger Jacqui Gibson describes why off-season is a great time to jump aboard the TranzAlpine train and how this scenic rail journey has the added allure of introducing travellers to the magical world of New Zealand greenstone.

15 Instagrammable places on The Great Journeys of New Zealand

15 Instagrammable places on The Great Journeys of New Zealand

Travelling New Zealand by train and ferry unlocks a world of unimaginable beauty as you carve through spectacular terrain. There are plenty of opportunities to take photographs of lakes, gorges and mountain ranges through the panoramic windows but, if you

A blissful escape to Lake Brunner

A blissful escape to Lake Brunner

Serenely situated between bush-covered mountains with camera-ready panoramic views, Lake Brunner has been known as simply the largest lake in the northwestern South Island. However, with its envious year-round fishing conditions, numerous water activities

Must see sights from Coastal Pacific trains

Must see sights from Coastal Pacific trains

The Coastal Pacific scenic train runs from Christchurch to Picton return Saturdays and Sundays throughout winter, and covers some of New Zealand’s most beautiful, unique, and geographically amazing landscapes.

Things to do in Christchurch Before Your Train Journey

Things to do in Christchurch Before Your Train Journey

Taking a journey on the TranzAlpine train? Why not get to Christchurch a day or two early and explore New Zealand’s oldest city?

From the Train to the Trails

From the Train to the Trails

From short rides that take an hour, to trails that go on for days, the North Island of New Zealand is home to some of the world’s best cycling.

Kaikoura Earthquake Rips Through New Zealand

Kaikoura Earthquake Rips Through New Zealand

With mighty slips and huge fissures ripping up roads and sweeping the railway in to the sea - this is the story of the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake.