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Great Journeys of New Zealand
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    Short breaks & packages

    Destination

    • North Island
    • South Island
    • All New Zealand

    Themes

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

    Special events

    • The Southerner
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    • WOW Train VIP experience | Christchurch
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    Guided tours
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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

    Signature

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

    Classic

    • New Zealand highlights
    • Alpine highlights
    • Coastal highlights
    • Northern highlights
    • Southern highlights
    • Cities and coastal highlights
  • Destinations
    Destinations

    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

    South Island West Coast

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

    Southern Alps

    • Queenstown
    • Arthur's Pass
    • Franz Josef

    Natural wonders

    • Punakaiki
    • Franz Josef
    • Moana & Lake Brunner
    • Queenstown
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      Discover an untamed world of breathtaking natural beauty on New Zealand's West Coast

  • Events & specials
    Rail events & experiences
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      See more of your backyard with exclusive local discounts on iconic rail journeys.

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      Stargazing under the Southern sky, experience Matariki in Kaikōura on Saturday 11th July 2026

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

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

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      Apply for a little help to support your community fundraising

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

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      We are working to support a more environmentally sustainable future for our beautiful country

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      Get answers to the questions we get asked most frequently

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

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