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  • Tours & Trains
    Tours & Trains
    • Northern Explorer train

      Travel our Auckland to Wellington train over soaring viaducts and beneath towering volcanoes

    • Coastal Pacific train

      Travel our Christchurch to Picton train along spectacular coastlines and world-famous vineyards

    • TranzAlpine train

      Experience the world-famous TranzAlpine journey by train between Christchurch and Greymouth

    • Scenic Trains

      Travel between New Zealand's biggest cities and best attractions on our scenic NZ train service

    • Short Breaks & Packages

      Let us do the organising while you explore in beautiful style on one of our scenic packages

    • Tours

      Join our expert Tour Director on a trip of a lifetime throughout New Zealand

    • Holiday Search

      Find your perfect holiday with our simple search page

    • Travel Centre

      Contact our Travel Centre to build and book the holiday of your dreams

  • Travel Experience
    Travel Experience
    • Our Scenic Class Carriages

      Glide through the heart of New Zealand's beautiful scenery in our Scenic Class carriages

    • Open-air Viewing Carriage

      Get closer to nature by stepping outdoors and breathing in our magnificent scenery

    • Scenic Cafe

      Our Scenic Cafe provides locally sourced food & drink to savour with the views

    • Audio Commentary

      Connect with the histories and stories of New Zealand by tuning into our Audio Commentary

    • Check-In & Luggage

      Before boarding our Scenic trains, you'll need to check-in and drop off your luggage

    • Accessibility

      Find out about the accessible facilities and services aboard our Scenic Trains

    • Scenic Plus

      Savour the journey with our Scenic Plus dining experience

  • Routes
    Routes
    • Northern Explorer

      Traversing the volcanic plateau on spectacular a passage through the heart of rural New Zealand

    • Coastal Pacific

      Meandering through vineyards and alongside the Pacific Ocean on a simply stunning journey

    • TranzAlpine

      Ascending the Southern Alps and weaving through narrow river gorges on a world-famous alpine journey

    • Cook Strait Crossing

      Travel between New Zealand's islands on one of the world's most scenic ferry journeys

  • Destinations
    Destinations
    • 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.

    • Waitomo Caves & Otorohanga

      Discover the bluey bioluminescence of New Zealand’s glow-worms.

    • Taumarunui

      Discover the bluey bioluminescence of New Zealand’s glow-worms.

    • Tongariro National Park

      Adventure through this volcanic and cultural World Heritage Site

    • Ohakune

      Skiing, biking or hiking – Ohakune has something for everyone.

    • Palmerston North

      Your gateway to the Tararua and Ruahine Ranges

    • Wellington

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

    • Picton & Marlborough Sounds

      Welcome to the gateway of the South Island and the home to the Queen Charlotte Sounds.

    • Blenheim

      Visit the rows of vines that thrive in the South Island and sample world-winning wine.

    • Kaikōura

      Whales, dolphins, and sea life – spend the day meeting whales, dolphins and albatross.

    • Christchurch

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

    • Springfield

      Quad biking, horseback riding and skiing – Springfield will surely get your adrenaline pumping.

    • Arthur's Pass

      Situated in the Southern Alps, this alpine town is the highest pass in the Southern Alps.

    • Moana & Lake Brunner

      A quaint town in the South Island that is the perfect escape to nature.

    • Greymouth & The West Coast

      Start in Greymouth to explore the incredible landscapes of the exciting West Coast.

    • Queenstown

      Enjoy world-class experiences that will create memories of a lifetime.

  • Explore NZ
    Explore NZ
    • Travel Blog

      Get inspiration and travel tips for exploring New Zealand

    • Escape by rail

      Find your perfect place when you escape by rail on our short breaks and packages

    • Unique rail tours

      Discover a new way to explore New Zealand's unique charm and beauty

  • Gifts & Specials
    Gifts & Specials
    • Amazing March Tours Sale

      Save an amazing 15% on March Tours

    • Save 15% on trains this summer

      Get aboard our Northern Explorer and Coastal Pacific train and head north this summer with 15% off

    • January Tours Sale

      Save an incredible 15% on all Classic January Tours

    • Senior Gold Card

      Save 10% on our train journeys with your SuperGold Card Discount

    • AA Discount

      Save 10% on all our Scenic train fares with your New Zealand AA Membership

    • Top 10 Discount

      Save 10% with your TOP 10 Holiday Park Club Membership

    • NZMCA Discount

      Save 10% with your New Zealand Motor-Caravan Association membership

    • Gift Vouchers

      Gift an unforgettable present with one of our Scenic train gift vouchers

    • Ōtira Tunnel Commemorations 2023

      Join us in celebrating 100 years of the Ōtira Tunnel this August aboard the TranzAlpine train

  • About
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    • Contact Us

      Need help? Contact our loving team on 0800 872 467

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      Contact us online, and we'll get back to you at your convenience

    • Our Story

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

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      Make our great journeys part of your business by applying for a trade account

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      Get answers to the questions we get asked most frequently

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Gifts & Specials Gift Vouchers

Gift Vouchers

Purchasing a Gift Card

With three train services to choose from, each offering a different slice of New Zealand's gorgeous scenery, a Scenic train gift voucher offers something for everyone's taste.

Gift vouchers can be purchased by calling our helpful bookings team on 0800 872467 (option 0).

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What is a Gift Voucher? 

 

Our Gift Voucher allows you to gift an amount of money toward one of our amazing train journeys. You can choose one of our set amounts or enter your own choice of value. The receiver of your Gift Voucher can then choose which train they want to travel on when they redeem the voucher.

 

 

How is a Gift Voucher redeemed?

The Gift Voucher is delivered with a clickable web link. All the recipient needs to do is click on the link to access the Customer Portal on our website where they can start booking their journey using the voucher.

A Gift Voucher can be used as full payment or part payment for any journey and for any number of people. So the recipient has the flexibility to put the voucher toward a journey on their own or with their entire family - they might even invite you!

Can it be refunded?

If the total cost of their booking is more than the gifted amount on the voucher, then they can pay the balance using their credit or debit card.

If the total is less than the gifted amount, then a balance will remain on the Gift Voucher within 12 months of the issue date. 

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