New Zealand Rail Tours and Scenic Train Holidays
Three of the great rail journeys of the world run through New Zealand. These itineraries build a holiday around them rather than treating them as a novelty.
Matching tours
Journey from Queenstown to Christchurch, with Glaciers and TranzAlpine Train
3 days across the South Island, from Queenstown through to Christchurch, built around the famous trains. Strong on family touring.
Southern Lakes and TranzAlpine Circuit
6 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, driving yourself, with the route planned for you. Strong on adventure.
Short & Sweet South Island
5 days across the South Island, from Christchurch through to Queenstown, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on scenic cruises.
South Island Gems Highlights
4 days across the South Island, a loop from Christchurch, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on family touring.
A Taste of the South
8 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, driving yourself, with the route planned for you. Strong on adventure.
Southern Heights Circuit including the TranzAlpine Train
5 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, by rail through the best of the scenery. Strong on adventure.
Alps and Lakes of the South Island
7 days across the South Island, Christchurch to Queenstown, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on adventure.
North Island Circuit
4 days across the North Island, round trip out of Auckland, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on family touring.
Southern Highlights with Milford Sound
5 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on adventure.
Highlights of the South Island Tour
5 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Queenstown, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on adventure.
Milford Sound Highlights Tour
7 days across the South Island, a loop from Christchurch, at your own pace behind the wheel. Strong on adventure.
Southern Highlights Tour
7 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on national parks.
Southern Alps and Milford Sound Highlights
6 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on national parks.
Taste of the South Island
8 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on classic driving tours.
Southern Explorer
9 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Queenstown, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on adventure.
Dunedin, Queenstown, Milford Sound and Glaciers Tour
6 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on adventure.
Highlights of the South Island Tour
10 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, driving yourself, with the route planned for you. Strong on adventure.
Coast to Coast
9 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on scenic cruises.
4 day Kaikoura, TranzAlpine and West Coast Glaciers to Queenstown
4 days across both islands, Wellington away to Queenstown, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on family touring.
South Island Tour from Christchurch Including Queenstown and Milford Sound
6 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on adventure.
Ski North to South Package
9 days across both islands, from Auckland through to Queenstown, lift passes, lessons and lodging in one booking. Strong on adventure.
Train, Fiord and Glacier Tour
6 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, by rail through the best of the scenery. Strong on national parks.
The Heritage Trail
9 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Auckland, built around the famous trains. Strong on food & wine.
Southern Peaks Tour
6 days across the South Island, a loop from Christchurch, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on national parks.
Before you choose, worth a read: Is the TranzAlpine worth it? A straight answer · The Cook Strait ferry, without the surprises