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Experience New Zealand by Rail

With a New Zealand Rail Tour

Out of the window you'll see miles upon miles of stunning back country and you'll get front row seats. Enjoy our New Zealand Rail Journeys: it's one you won't forget soon.

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Valentines Weekend - Rail Tour to the Chateau Tongariro

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This trip can be enjoyed by couples, families, friends or singles - for a great summer weekend at the Chateau.

departure by rail Depart: Sat 12 Feb 2022 return by rail Return: Sun 13 Feb 2022 Find out more Book Now
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Art Deco Festival - Exclusive Tour and back by Demand

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This exclusive five-day tour will travel to the Art Deco Festival in Napier by Rail and coach.

departure by rail Depart: Thu 17 Feb 2022 return by plane Return: Mon 21 Feb 2022 Find out more Book Now
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South Island Summer Grand Tour - Featuring Franz Josef, Milford Sound, The Catlins and Mount Cook

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Summer time in the scenic south Island provides a stunning panorama of magnificent southern mountain scenery, meandering rivers and coastal plains.

departure by plane Depart: Sat 19 Feb 2022 return by plane Return: Fri 04 Mar 2022 Find out more Book Now
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Mountain and Lakes - Christchurch to Queenstown

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Everyone loves adventure and we have found a little gem travelling via a backroad from Queenstown to Te Anau.

departure by plane Depart: Sun 20 Feb 2022 return by plane Return: Tue 01 Mar 2022 Find out more Book Now
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Great Forgotten Taranaki Tour

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Taranaki is one of our popular New Zealand tour destinations and our tenth venture to the region gives you the opportunity to enjoy this new experience.

departure by rail Depart: Thu 24 Feb 2022 return by rail Return: Wed 02 Mar 2022 Find out more Book Now
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Top of the South Island

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Kiwis enjoy nothing more than sitting back in comfort and watching the world go by – in this case, the picturesque top of the south island in the autumn.

departure by plane Depart: Tue 26 Apr 2022 return by rail Return: Wed 04 May 2022 Find out more Book Now
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Auckland to Wellington - Via the East Coast

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The route includes the Waioeka Gorge to Gisborne and the Eastwoodhill Aboretoum with its autumn colours, plus Art Deco Napier and its vineyards. We continue on your own private charter

departure by coach Depart: Wed 27 Apr 2022 return by rail Return: Wed 04 May 2022 Find out more Book Now
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Lower North Island Rail Tour - Including Hawkes Bay

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Our seventh lower north island rail tour continues to be a popular addition to our new zealand rail tours programme.

departure by rail Depart: Thu 28 Apr 2022 return by rail Return: Wed 04 May 2022 Find out more Book Now
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The Ultimate Train Journey - Auckland to Invercargill

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The scenic south island by exclusive charter train. Autumn provides a stunning panorama ofmagnificent southern mountain scenery, meandering rivers and coastal plains.

departure by rail Depart: Thu 05 May 2022 return by plane Return: Tue 17 May 2022 Find out more Book Now
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20 Tunnel Rail-Cart Journey Along the Forgotten Highway - 3 day adventure

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departure by rail Depart: Thu 03 Feb 2022 return by rail Return: Sun 06 Feb 2022 Find out more Book Now
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Summer in the South Island Grand Rail Tour - Featuring Franz Josef, Milford Sound, The Catlins and Stewart Island

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The Scenic South Island. Summer time provides a stunning panorama of magnificent southern mountain scenery, meandering rivers and coastal plains.

departure by rail Depart: Thu 17 Feb 2022 return by plane Return: Wed 02 Mar 2022 Find out more Book Now
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Rail Cart Journey - 20 Tunnels - Along the forgotten highway

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Adventure at a relaxed pace; explore the hidden valleys of New Zealand’s hinterland by speciallydesigned self-drive rail carts.

departure by rail Depart: Thu 31 Mar 2022 return by rail Return: Sun 03 Apr 2022 Find out more Book Now
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South Island Autumn Grand Rail Tour - Featuring Franz Josef, Milford Sound, The Catlins and Stewart Island

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The Scenic South Island. Autumn provides a stunning panorama of magnificent southern mountain scenery, meandering rivers and coastal plains.

departure by rail Depart: Thu 14 Apr 2022 return by plane Return: Wed 27 Apr 2022 Find out more Book Now
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Southern Alps - In its Winter Glory

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Traversing the Alps bedecked in its winter cloak does have its own magic. This trip offers the opportunity to experience it twofold.

departure by plane Depart: Tue 21 Jun 2022 return by plane Return: Sun 26 Jun 2022 Find out more Book Now
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