Discover our own backyard with THE GREAT JOURNEYS OF NZ

Discover your own backyard

JOURNEY THROUGH AOTEAROA

From mountain air to ocean breeze, there’s never been a better time to explore Aotearoa. The Great Journeys of New Zealand are welcoming Kiwis back onboard. All three of its incredible scenic train journeys, Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine, will be returning to the tracks just in time for your spring and summer holidays.

Enjoyed together or individually, these spectacular journeys Coastal Pacific will help you discover the very best of our backyard. Experience breath-taking views of the South Island as you Northern Explorer travel on the Coastal Pacific scenic train. Take the opportunity

Explore the heart of the North Island with Northern Explorer. to relax and explore the stunning Kaikōura coastline, famous Travelling from Auckland to Wellington, with stops at Ohakune for its marine mammals and whale watching. This memorable and Hamilton, you’ll travel through National Park and experience journey stops at Blenheim, home to New Zealand award-winning the highlights of three spectacular volcanic mountains – sauvignon blanc. The Coastal Pacific travels between the garden city Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. of Christchurch and seaside port of Picton, making it the perfect way to connect between Wellington, Blenheim, Kaikōura

From viaducts and farmlands to snow-capped mountains and and Christchurch. dense beech forests, the extremes and surprises of this spectacular journey are unlike any other. GPS at-seat audio commentary TranzAlpine Step aboard one the world’s most famous journeys. The means you can tune in to the stories of our land as you watch the TranzAlpine traverses the majestic Canterbury Plains, to the landscapes unfold. backdrop of the mighty Southern Alps. You’ll enjoy thrilling Interislander vistas over deep gorges as you travel alongside the Waimakariri

This year, Interislander celebrates 58 years of keeping Kiwis River. The alpine landscape will leave you breathless at every connected. Sailing between Wellington and Picton up to 10 times turn as you travel between Christchurch and Greymouth. With a a day, this is considered one of the most beautiful ferry journeys wide selection of food and drink available from its licensed café in the world. carriage, why not enjoy a local brew or glass of bubbles as you

Whether you’re packing up the car for the ultimate roadie or watch it all go by, in the experience of a lifetime. making the most of that long weekend, your holiday begins the Each of these journeys offers the best way to experience our moment you step aboard. landscapes, people, places and culture. It’s time to get out there

With the kids’ play area, personal cinema headsets, licensed and explore, while we have it all to ourselves. bar and café and the extra-comfortable Plus Lounge, there’s For the latest information and to book your next holiday, something for everyone. Sit back and enjoy the best way to cross head to www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz between the North and South Islands.