Train Tours

Explore New Zealand's spectacular scenery and fascinating history with a train tour of New Zealand. Relax in comfort and class on a New Zealand rail tour while you discover our amazing land.

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  • ADVENTURE NEW ZEALAND - Christchurch

    TranzAlpine train tours, one to five days. You'll also enjoy any of these Qualmarked tours: Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, national parks, gold and jade discovery, whitewater rafting, glaciers, blackwater glowworm cave rafting, and jungle boat rainforest cruise. 100% money back guarantee gives you confidence in our tours. Free advice and discounts...(more)

  • ALPINE SAFARI TOUR - Christchurch, Canterbury

    Featuring the world famous TranzAlpine train journey this spectacular day tour also includes Jet Boat and a Four Wheel Drive "Unimog" high country safari. Suitable for people of all ages. Departs from Christchurch, across the Canterbury Plains, journey through Arthurs Pass and right into the heart of the National Park. Delicious luncheon supplied. ..(more)

  • COROMANDEL EXPLORER TOURS - Whitianga

    Coromandel Peninsula has some of New Zealand's top beaches, accessible native forest, super natural volcanic landscapes and coastal scenery. Experience hot pools in the sand at hot water beach, sample Pacific Rim cuisine, ride a mountain railway, and more. Tours depart by arrangement, minimum two people. One day, two day, or longer tours. Rotorua and Taupo tours available...(more)

  • HIGH COUNTRY EXPLORER TOURS - Christchurch

    High Country Explorer Tours uses on-road and off-road vehicles, scenic train rides on the world famous 'The TranzAlpine™ Train', and jet boating on Waimakariri River. Turn rural experiences on New Zealand's South Island high country farms into outdoor adventures. Door-to-door from your Christchurch accommodation and back, all in a day...(more)

  • HOLIDAY NEW ZEALAND - Nationwide

    Come and explore the diverse range of sights and experiences available in this southern land. In New Zealand you can travel from a modern cosmopolitan city to a world class ski area and on to an uncrowded South Pacific beach all within a few kilometres. ..(more)

  • RAILTOURS NEW ZEALAND - Christchurch

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    Seafest Kaikoura, Waipara Wine and Food Celebration, Hokitika Wildfoods Festival, Kaikoura Trotting, Snow Trains, Shantytown, Steam Train excursions, Sit back and relax while we take you there by train. All-inclusive tour packages...(more)

  • TAIERI GORGE RAILWAY - Dunedin

    Scenic and historic railway operating from Dunedin, providing tourist train services and charter facilities. Daily train journey into the spectacular Taieri River Gorge. Other services include scenic coach connection to and from Queenstown and cruise ship trip. Rides with the locomotive drivers can be arranged. Winners of the Transport and Tours section of the New Zealand Tourism Awards 1998...(more)

  • THE OVERLANDER - Auckland - Wellington

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    Journey through the heart of the North Island travelling between Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand's capital. Pass the Central North Island ski towns of National Park and Ohakune, see fantastic views of New Zealand farmland, the volcanic plateau, Mount Ruapehu, the world famous Raurimu Spiral, and stunning river gorges. Open air viewing decks and panorama windows...(more)

  • THE SEASIDER - Dunedin

    Dunedin's scenic coastal tourist train operating from the historic Railway Station in Dunedin. Departing Wednesdays, it takes you on a coastal journey from Dunedin to Palmerston and return. Travel high on the cliffs of coastal Otago and enjoy stunning views. Visit the Butterfly and Bird Haven, musuem, famous pie shop, cafes and shops...(more)

  • THE TRANZALPINE - Christchurch - Greymouth

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    Travelling between Christchurch and Greymouth, The TranzAlpine will travel through the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River, then climbing into the Southern Alps before descending through lush beech rain forest to the West Coast town of Greymouth...(more)

  • THE TRANZCOASTAL - Picton - Christchurch

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    This journey is a scenic feast, with the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side of the train and the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline on the other. Travel through some of New Zealand's finest horticultural and farmland areas, and see amazing wildlife such as dolphins, seals and penguins from the comfort of the train carriage...(more)

  • TRANZ SCENIC - Nationwide

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    Tranz Scenic is New Zealand's only passenger rail company providing services the length of the country including some of the most breathtaking train journeys in the world. Choose from three different trips, providing a range of quality onboard facilities...(more)

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  • Hello New Zealand - Christchurch

    Hello New Zealand operates a range of day tours and multi-day tours throughout the South Island of New Zealand. Our Christchurch based travel company offers a range of services including scheduled tours, custom small-group tours and coach charters...(more)

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