Great Journeys of New Zealand
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Great Journeys of New Zealand
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    Scenic Trains
    TranzAlpine train
    • Departing Christchurch and Greymouth
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    • Departing Auckland and Wellington
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    • Departing Christchurch and Picton
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    • TranzAlpine Train
    • Northern Explorer Train
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    Explore the Journey
    • Scenic Plus Class
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  • Short Breaks
    Short Breaks & Packages

    Destination

    • North Island
    • South Island
    • All New Zealand

    Themes

    • Luxury
    • Food & Wine
    • Nature & Wildlife
    • Biking & Cycling
    • Escape & Relax
    • City Breaks

    Special Events

    • The Southerner
    WOW Train packages - World of WearableArt
    • WOW Train VIP Experience | Auckland
    • WOW Train VIP Experience | Christchurch
  • Rail Tours
    Tours

    Destinations

    • North Island Tours
    • South Island Tours
    • All of New Zealand Tours
    Travel Style
    • Signature Tours
    • Classic Tours
    • Flavours Tours

    2026 and 2027 Tour Season Now Live!

    • Signature | New Zealand Up Close
    • Classic | New Zealand Highlights
    • Custom Group Travel

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

  • Custom Groups

    Custom Groups

    • Custom Group Travel

      Our Travel Centre specialises in creating private, custom tours

  • 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
    • Explore the West Coast

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

  • Explore NZ
    Explore NZ
    • Travel Blog

      Get inspiration and travel tips for exploring New Zealand

    • Explore the West Coast

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

    Travel Inspiration

    • Escape by rail
    • Unique rail tours
    • See the best of New Zealand by train
    • A blissful escape to Lake Brunner
    • Is the TranzAlpine train on your must-do list this winter?

    Tales from the Rails

    • 15 Instagrammable places on The Great Journeys New Zealand
    • Popular Stops Along the TranzAlpine Track
    • Spectacular Sights on the Northern Explorer
    • Must see sights from Coastal Pacific trains

    Tales from the Tours

    • Tales from the Tours: Part 1 | Auckland to Wellington
    • Tales from the Tours: Part 2 | Wellington to Christchurch
    • Tales from the Tours: Part 3 | Christchurch to Queenstown
    • A new approach to New Zealand scenic rail travel
  • Events & Specials
    Rail Events & Experiences
    • WIN A Ruapehu Escape with the Northern Explorer
    Discover the Wonders of Aotearoa
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    • Discover More by Rail with Exclusive Winter Deals

      Seen it all? Find out together!

    Uptrain Downtrain - The High Tea and High Drama Express
    • Uptrain Downtrain - Mid-Winter Christmas
    • Uptrain Downtrain - Timaru Tim-rah!
    • A Night Under The Stars

      Matariki Rail Experience

    • Murder Mystery on the Tormore Express

      Step aboard the Great Journeys train for an interactive dinner theatre.

    World of WearableArt - WOW Train packages
    • WOW Train VIP Experience | Auckland
    • WOW Train VIP Experience | Christchurch
    The Southerner Returns
    • The Southerner Train
    • Taieri Gorge Rail Experience Package
    • Dunedin Overnight Escape Package
    • Christchurch Explorer Package
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Tours Flavours of Aotearoa Tour Series

Flavours of Aotearoa Tour Series

  1. Signature Tour

    Signature | Flavours of Aotearoa New Zealand

    • 18 days
    • From: NZ$16499

    Auckland to Queenstown

    Our 18-Day Signature Tour will take you on an odyssey of food, wine and culture, discovering the rich and diverse flavours that make this land unique.

    Routes:  TranzAlpine,Northern Explorer,Interislander,Coastal Pacific

  2. Signature Tour

    Signature | A Coastal Epicurean Experience

    • 7 days
    • From: NZ$5499

    Wellington to Christchurch

    Our 7-Day Signature Tour will take you on an odyssey of food, wine and culture past coastal beaches, through mountain valleys and across the Cook Strait.

    Routes:  Coastal Pacific,Interislander

  3. Signature Tour

    Signature | Epicurean Alpine Odyssey

    • 6 days
    • From: NZ$6299

    Christchurch to Queenstown

    Our 6-Day tour will take you on a journey through the South Island to discover the regions' unique food, wine and culture scene.

    Routes:  TranzAlpine

  4. Signature Tour

    Signature | South Island Epicurean Odyssey

    • 11 days
    • From: NZ$10199

    Wellington to Queenstown

    Our 11-Day Signature Tour will take you on an odyssey of food, wine and culture, discovering the rich and diverse flavours that make this land unique.

    Routes:  TranzAlpine,Coastal Pacific,Interislander

  5. Signature Tour

    Signature | Cities, Seas & Culinary Indulgence

    • 14 days
    • From: NZ$11749

    Auckland to Christchurch

    Our 14-day Signature Tour will take you on an odyssey of food, wine and culture. Set off on this exciting journey from coast to coast.

    Routes:  Northern Explorer,Coastal Pacific,Interislander

  6. Signature Tour

    Signature | Flavourful North

    • 9 days
    • From: NZ$6999

    Auckland to Wellington

    This 9-day tour will take you on an indulgent experience full of food, wine and cultural as you pass volcanic peaks, deep ravines and engineering marvels.

    Routes:  Northern Explorer

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Fully Guided Rail Tours

Hosted aboard our award-winning scenic trains, you'll weave through New Zealand's dramatic landscapes in spectacular style. With picture-postcard views flowing seamlessly through your panoramic window, the journey will astound you. As your Tour Director leads you beyond the well-beaten paths and highways, you'll become immersed in authentic New Zealand culture.

Our unique rail tours take you beyond boundaries on a once-in-a-lifetime journey that you'll treasure forever.

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