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Rail tours in New Zealand

Special Offers: Homebound stopover from £49 per person

when you book a tour to New Zealand, on departures from September 2026 to August 2027. Book by 28th February 2026.

At Distant Journeys, we have a series of incredible rail journeys across our destinations and award-winning tours, offering lasting memories and a truly unique way to explore. We also have some shorter rail journeys on many of our tours, all of which are chosen to show you the very best our holiday destinations have to offer, from magnificent views to cultural encounters, with the chance to travel like a local.

Our rail tours in New Zealand

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New Zealand by Rail, Road & Sea
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New Zealand

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New Zealand by Rail, Road & Sea

  • Three scenic NZ rail journeys
  • Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
  • Winery lunch and tastings

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Jan 2026 - Apr 2027

27 days

Prices from £6,995 Per person

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New Zealand by Rail, Road and Sea & The Very Best of Australia
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Australia, New Zealand

New Zealand by Rail, Road and Sea & The Very Best of Australia

  • Three scenic NZ rail journeys
  • Visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
  • Full day on the Great Barrier Reef

Homebound stopovers from £29 per person

Jan 2026 - Jan 2027

50 days

Prices from £13,795 Per person

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The Very Best of New Zealand & The Very Best of Australia
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Australia, New Zealand

The Very Best of New Zealand & The Very Best of Australia

  • Sydney Harbour lunch cruise
  • All-inclusive overnight on The Ghan
  • Cruise on Milford Sound

Homebound stopovers from £29 per person

Jan 2026 - Mar 2027

56 days

Prices from £13,495 Per person

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