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Rail tours in New Zealand

Early Booking Offer: Homebound stopover from £29 per person when you book a tour to Australia and/or New Zealand, on departures from September 2027. Book by 30th September 2026.

Homebound Stopover Offer: Homebound stopover from £99 per person when you book a tour to Australia and/or New Zealand, on departures from September 2026 to August 2027. Book by 30th September 2026.

New Zealand train tours offer a unique opportunity to see breathtaking landscapes like the Taieri Gorge, the Southern Alps, and the coastline of the Pacific Ocean. Featured on our popular New Zealand group tours, these spectacular rail tours provide a comfortable way to take in the country's rolling landscapes, forested hills and dramatic natural scenery. Often combined with our tours of Australia, each is led by an experienced local tour manager who will ensure you sample the culture and heritage of this popular alpine nation.

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 £29 per person

Oct 2026 - Apr 2028

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 £99 per person

Jan 2027 - Feb 2027

50 days

Prices from £13,295 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 £99 per person

Oct 2026 - Mar 2027

56 days

Prices from £13,495 Per person

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