See New Zealand by Train

See New Zealand by train and experience the country in a way few travellers do – relaxed, scenic, and endlessly photogenic. The Great Journeys of New Zealand network connects the country’s most remarkable landscapes by rail, linking the North and South Islands through three iconic routes that form a triangle of discovery: the Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific, and TranzAlpine.

Together, these journeys trace a path from Auckland to Wellington, across Cook Strait to the Kaikōura coast, and through the Southern Alps to the wild West Coast. It’s a triangle that captures everything from volcanic plateaus to mountain passes and ocean views – a moving window into the heart of Aotearoa.

Travelling by train means more than just travelling. With panoramic windows, open-air viewing carriages, and onboard commentary, you can sit back and watch the country unfold, farmland giving way to forest, sea giving way to snow-capped peaks. It’s comfortable, sustainable, and perfectly suited to anyone wanting to see New Zealand at its own pace.