Kids25 adventures
Kids25 is designed to help tamariki and their grown-ups relax, reconnect and enjoy the journey together on our scenic trains. Using our Kids25 promo codes means kids can travel $25 each way with a fully-paying adult.
From coastal views to mountain ranges, Kids25 turns school breaks into relaxed rail adventures, with time to play games, share kai and watch the changing landscapes roll by.
School break travel
Kids25 is available during New Zealand school holiday periods only.
We usually open the offer shortly before each holiday, so you can plan your journey once you know your whānau plans.
- Runs in New Zealand school holiday period
- Launches shortly before each holiday break
- Available on selected GJNZ services
Current status
Kids25 is currently resting between adventures and is not available right now.
The offer will return for the next New Zealand school holiday period, so you can look forward to another chance to explore Aotearoa New Zealand by rail with the kids.
Holiday dates
Plan ahead with the New Zealand school holiday periods for 2026:
Term 1 school holidays: 11 April – 26 April
Term 2 school holidays: 4 July – 19 July
Term 3 school holidays: 26 September – 11 October
Term 4 school holidays: 19 December – late January 2027 (schools reopen by 27 January 2027)
These dates are when Kids25 is planned to run, subject to availability and any operational changes.
Loved by whānau
Kids25 is one of our most popular and loved family offers.
Every holiday period we welcome back returning whānau, as well as those discovering rail journeys for the first time.
Choosing to travel by train lets you:
- Spend more time together, with no need to drive
- Sit back, relax and simply enjoy the views
- Travel in a more sustainable way that respects our environment
We look forward to welcoming you and your tamariki on board for the next Kids25 school holiday adventure.
FAQs
Everything you have ever wanted to know about Kids25, New Zealand school holiday rail travel deals.
Kids25 is a family focused offer from Great Journeys New Zealand that runs during New Zealand school holiday periods. It lets children travel on selected scenic train services with a special school holiday saving.
Kids25 is available only in New Zealand school holiday periods. The promotion usually opens shortly before each holiday break and closes at the end of the holidays, or when seats sell out.
Kids25 is not available outside school holiday periods. When the offer is not active, you can follow Great Journeys New Zealand on social media or sign up to our email list to be among the first to know when Kids25 returns.
Check this page for updated school holiday dates for the current year, follow us on social media or join our mailing list for the latest Kids25 news and travel offers.
The Kids25 promo codes are valid for children 14 or younger, travelling Scenic Class with at least one paying adult. The terms and conditions for each Kids25 promo period will be announced when the promo code goes live and are subject to change.
First to know
Be among the first to hear when Kids25 opens for the next school holidays.
You can:
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Follow Great Journeys New Zealand on social media for Kids25 updates and family travel inspiration
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Mon-Fri | 9am - 5pm NZT (excluding public holidays)
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Contact our Travel Centre
Travel Centre office hours:
Mon-Fri | 9am - 5pm NZT (excluding public holidays)