• New Zealand

New Zealand

Discover naturally beautiful New Zealand and the true beauty of rail journeys in 100% pure New Zealand. Enthralling scenery and breathtaking views are found at every turn—steaming geysers, snowy mountains, bottomless fjords and lush forests. Travel through remote national parks, across spectacular volcanic landscapes, over braided river valleys and alpine passes along rugged coastlines with steep mountains on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. Each great train trip can be completed as a single journey in one day. 

Luxury Trains in New Zealand

The Coastal Pacific

  • Region : New Zealand
  • Type : Scenic Day Trips
  • Traveller Interest : Panoramic Vistas

The Coastal Pacific train journey travels between the delightful port of Picton and Christchurch, the South Island’s largest city. This journey is a scenic feast of New Zealand, with the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side of your train and the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline on the other. Along th...

Northern Explorer

  • Region : New Zealand
  • Type : Deluxe Trains
  • Traveller Interest : Panoramic Vistas

The Northern Explorer has replaced the The Overlander train on 26 June 2012. The new train is faster and the coaches have been upgraded. It is probably the best way to get from big city Auckland to the capital city, Wellington. This epic 681 km journey through the heart of the North Island travels ...

Tranz Alpine

  • Region : New Zealand
  • Type : Scenic Day Trips
  • Traveller Interest : Panoramic Vistas

The TranzAlpine Train is rated as one of the world’s great scenic railway journeys! The train travels between Christchurch and Greymouth, from one coast of New Zealand’s South Island to the other. From your carriage you will see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spec...