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Great Journeys New Zealand
Great Journeys New Zealand takes you on a picture-perfect journey through the heart of the country.
From sleeping volcanoes to cascading waterfalls, sparkling cities to quaint rural farmsteads, golden beaches to snow-capped mountains. We’ll bring the best of New Zealand’s famous scenery to your window while you sit back and relax.
From single-day rail journeys to short break packages and fully guided tours. From iconic landmarks and new perspectives to incredible landscapes and deeper connections, Great Journeys New Zealand provides a way to effortlessly enjoy a more immersive and distinctive Aotearoa New Zealand experience. A journey that moves you in rhythm with this place.
Accessibility:
Our Scenic Class carriages are designed to make everyone feel comfortable. So if you are travelling on our Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific or TranzAlpine trains with a wheelchair, powerchair or mobility scooter, then you can sit in one of our specially designed wheelchair spaces in the spacious and convenient Scenic Cafe carriage.
Sustainability:
At Great Journeys New Zealand, we believe responsible travel should provide many benefits, both to communities and the environments we live in. We are working to support a more sustainable future for our beautiful country and partner with others to help further support a sustainable future.
Services:
- Scenic rail on Northern Explorer (Wellington to Auckland and return)
- Scenic rail on Tranz Alpine (Christchurch to Greymouth and return)
- Scenic rail on Coastal Pacific (Christchurch to Picton and return)
- Short break packages - Taste of Auckland (Wellington to Auckland)
- World of Wearable Arts package (ex Auckland)
- Signature guided tours - range from 6 to 17 days (pre or post in Auckland)
- Classic guided tours - range from 6 to 15 days (pre or post in Auckland)
Distance to Airport
27km
Distance to CBD
2km
Parking
Customer parking is available at The Strand station.
Great Journeys New Zealand