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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.

Have you ever watched the films and thought to yourself, “I’d love to see those locations, so stunning”? Good news, you absolutely can, and via train with Great Journeys NZ.

Join the beginning of our New Zealand rail tour as we traverse the volcanic plateau en route from Auckland to Wellington

Weave through the Southern Alps and along the West Coast from Christchurch to Queenstown on the final leg of our New Zealand rail tour

Whether you’re an adventure enthusiast or a leisure seeker, New Zealand has something to offer for everyone during the colder months.

Whether you want to go hiking in the sunshine or cosy up for a warm meal, here are the very best spots to witness the country's changing seasons

Great Journeys New Zealand is excited to present our fresh approach to exploring the country by rail. Our new all-inclusive, fully-guided train and coach tours offer you the perfect balance of luxury and adventure.

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.

The garden city has a bounty of fun on offer for children of all ages — even the big kid in you. So if you’re looking for things to do in New Zealand or some school holiday ideas, we’ve put together our top five family fun activities you and the kids can

It’s often said that a day or two isn’t enough to discover this South Island wonder and we've got a plan to prove it. So without further ado, here’s our pick of the best things to do in Christchurch.

The journey takes a minimum of three days, but you can extend it as long as you want. And with a number of incredible places to check out along the way, we’d recommend putting aside a few more. After all, it’s less about the destination and more about the

Stretching from the South Island’s East to West coast, the incredible TranzAlpine scenic train is one of the best ways to see the South Island. And we’ve got a stack of reasons to prove it. So read on for those, plus a bunch of tips when travelling with k