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    • North Island
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    • All New Zealand

    Themes

    • Sail & stay
    • Luxury
    • Food & wine
    • Nature & wildlife
    • Escape & relax
    • City breaks

    Special events

    • The Southerner
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      With experienced tour directors, explore New Zealand's unique culture & stunning landscapes

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      Boutique stays, selected meals, Scenic Plus train journeys, & hand-picked activities

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      Relaxed travel with comfortable stays, selected meals, activities & scenic rail journeys

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    • New Zealand up close
    • Cities and seas
    • Inspiring North Island
    • Spectacular South
    • Captivating coast
    • Inspirational alps

    Classic

    • New Zealand highlights
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    • Northern highlights
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    • Cities and coastal highlights
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    North Island Cities

    • Auckland
    • Hamilton
    • Palmerston North
    • Wellington
    • Rotorua

    North Island volcanic plateau

    • Ohakune
    • Tongariro National Park
    • Taumarunui
    • Waitomo Caves & Otorohanga

    South Island Pacific Coast

    • Picton & Marlborough Sounds
    • Blenheim
    • Kaikōura
    • Christchurch
    • Springfield

    Southern Alps

    • Queenstown
    • Arthur's Pass
    • Franz Josef

    South Island West Coast

    • Moana & Lake Brunner
    • Greymouth
    • Punakaiki
    • Hokitika
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    • Haast

    Natural wonders

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    • Queenstown
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      Discover an untamed world of breathtaking natural beauty on New Zealand's West Coast

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    Together with The Court Theatre

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    About us
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      Need help? Contact our Travel Centre team on 0800 872 467

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      With strong feathers the great bird will soar. Our story is embedded in our culture

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Explore NZ Travel blog

Travel blog

The Southerner returns: The original train journey through the South

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.

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