Great Journeys New Zealand
Experience a picture-perfect journey through the heart of New Zealand with Great Journeys New Zealand and their scenic trains. Jump on for one leg or sit back and relax for the whole journey. The Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine trains bring you the best of New Zealand's famous scenery to your window.
NZMCA members get 10% off
Great Journeys NZ offer members a 10% discount on full-priced scenic fares for their Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine trains.
To get the member discount, select the train you want to book. During the booking process in the ‘Rail search’ section of the GJNZ website click on the ‘Concession’ drop down box and click on Motor Caravan Association. Complete your booking as normal and the discount will be applied.
On the day of your travel at the Great Journeys New Zealand customer check in counter present your membership card (or a screenshot of the card).
Book a scenic train:
Northern Explorer (Auckland to Wellington, and return)
TranzAlpine (Christchurch to Greymouth, and return)
Coastal Pacific (Picton to Christchurch, and return)
Enjoy all the scenic trains have to offer
Scenic class carriages
Enjoy spacious seats, panoramic windows, and skylights. Stroll from your assigned seat to the Open-air Viewing Carriage to explore the great outdoors. Connect with audio commentary, GPS triggered to provide a stream of history and stories.
Scenic café and licensed bar
Make the most of your journey by selecting from a range of hot and cold food and drinks from the café carriage. Take a seat in the café or return to your seat with your meal and drink.
Indulge in a Scenic Plus upgrade
Upgrade to Scenic Plus for added luxury you’ll get freshly prepared food inspired by travelling through the regions, a drinks service with regional wines, and hosted in an exclusive carriage. Now available on all three services: TranzAlpine (Christchurch to/from Greymouth), Northern Explorer (Auckland to/from Wellington) and Coastal Pacific (Christchurch to/from Picton).
Experience beautiful New Zealand with a tour or package
Short breaks & packages
Choose one of the hand-picked short-break packages to experience beautiful NZ from the scenic train and stop over along the way. Ranging from 2-5 days with planned accommodation and food, all you have to do is arrive at the station with your suitcase packed.
NEW – we have a selection of luxury packages (Alpine Luxe Escape at Flockhill Lodge and Premium Marlborough Getaway), plus our events hub with various fun and interactive rail experiences including High Tea Theatre and Champagne, Murder Mystery on the Tormore Express, World of WearableArt Train, The Southerner and Matariki Rail Experience.
Fully guided tours
Book one of the 6-17 day classic or signature tours, led by a local aboard the award-winning scenic trains. Each tour is fully guided, so you'll spend less time planning, and more time enjoying your adventure (includes breakfast and other meals, accommodation, transfers, and activities).