11th November 2025
Journey through a landscape rich in natural beauty, cultural heritage, and captivating contrasts, from volcanic peaks to rolling farmland, from historic townships to sweeping coastal vistas. This exclusive North Island train tour offers a truly unique way to experience New Zealand.
4th November 2025
Much like Sir Edmund Hillary’s own pathway to the world’s peaks, this journey blends majesty, mastery and moments that stay with you long after the tracks end.
If you dream of dramatic alpine crossings, heritage steam railways, world-class fiords and warm kiwi hospitality, the Sir Edmund Hillary train tour is a grand voyage that effortlessly combines comfort and adventure.
31st October 2025
Few journeys capture the essence of New Zealand’s South Island quite like the Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer Tour, a rail and luxury coach adventure that journeys through the best of New Zealand’s distinctive scenery.
Designed for travellers and rail fans who want to see the very best of the South Island in comfort, this journey combines rail heritage, grand scenery, and the pioneering spirit of one of New Zealand’s most celebrated figures.
10th October 2025
The Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer Rail Tour series has become one of New Zealand’s most celebrated and talked-about rail touring experiences, and for good reason.
Operating regular departures right throughout the year, this extraordinary rail and luxury coach journey showcases the majesty of the South Island in every season. Discover why the Sir Edmund Hillary train tours are so highly rated.
8th October 2025
Step aboard one of New Zealand’s most inspiring rail adventures with Sir Edmund Hillary Tours, a journey that showcases the country’s breathtaking landscapes and legendary spirit of exploration.
While the tour features many remarkable stops, we’ve hand-picked our 10 best destinations. Enjoy a collection of alpine wonders, coastal gems, and vibrant towns that truly capture the magic of New Zealand’s South Island.
26th March 2025
An unforgettable adventure that combines the luxury of the TranzAlpine train with the natural beauty of Franz Josef Glacier and the world-renowned Milford Sound.
11th March 2025
The Taieri Gorge Railway is an unforgettable New Zealand heritage rail journey taking passengers on a scenic adventure through dramatic gorges and over historic viaducts.
16th November 2024
Taking inspiration from one of the world’s most celebrated explorers, this Winter Edition offers NZ’s best rail adventure tour with snow on top!
29th August 2023
Join us on this comprehensive 19 day land, New Zealand rail and cruise journey from Christchurch to Wellington. Discover New Zealand on this wonderful tour.
12th July 2023
Enjoy the Forgotten World Escape from Auckland on the way to Wellington. Explore the rural heart of New Zealand’s North Island with the Northern Explorer train including a half-day rail cart tour.
11th July 2023
If you are looking to experience the incredible Northern Explorer train journey from Auckland to Wellington and then enjoy the magical capital without any hassle, then this is the break for you.
6th July 2023
Be amazed at this exploration of the West Coast on the stunning TranzAlpine Glacier Experience. Discover the ancient world of Glacier Country and its natural wonders, where ice rivers carve through mountains and rainforests thrive.
4th July 2023
Explore the rural heart of New Zealand’s North Island with the Northern Explorer train and enjoy the Forgotten World Escape on the way to Auckland.
4th July 2023
Journey to Greymouth on this TranzAlpine overnight adventure. Escape the city and travel to New Zealand’s famous West Coast. This rail break will take you through the heart of the Southern Alps to a land of timeless beauty.
4th July 2023
See the majestic seabirds or get up close to dolphins or whales and discover the spectacular wildlife of Kaikōura on the Coastal Pacific Train.
3rd July 2023
Departing from Christchurch, this delightful journey takes you along remote beaches, between mountains and sea to the Marlborough wine region.
20th June 2023
This NZ rail holiday will deliver you the best scenic attractions and memorable journeys on each of NZ’s three scenic rail experiences.
17th June 2023
Join us on an unforgettable journey through the South Island on a Christchurch to Queenstown train adventure.
16th June 2023
Join us on this guided captivating Wellington to Christchurch train tour. Glide across the magnificent Cook Strait, along coastal beaches and through mountain valleys.
15th June 2023
Discover the South Island in style on this luxury rail tour. Journey in comfort across the majestic Southern Alps, trace wild coastlines, and conclude with the awe-inspiring Milford Sound.
14th June 2023
Explore New Zealand’s cities and sea journey via its remote regions, travelling on this premium, luxury Auckland to Christchurch rail tour. It doesn’t get much better.
12th June 2023
Join us on this guided scenic Wellington to Christchurch rail tour across the Cook Strait, past coastal beaches and through mountain valleys.
22nd March 2023
This 5 day independent rail holiday offers the best North Island rail highlights featuring New Zealand’s epic Northern Explorer.
18th October 2021
Enjoy the Top of the South Island train tour on this succinct 7 day independent journey that includes TranzAlpine and Coastal Explorer rail journeys.
22nd July 2021
The combination of TranzAlpine Train, Glaciers and Fiords offers one of the greatest lure’s of travelling in the South Island of New Zealand. The spectacular and diverse scenery catches your breathe at every turn.
6th July 2021
Winter is a magical time to experience the South Island, and there is something romantic and dreamy about the TranzApine Winter Wonderland rail journey set against a backdrop of snow.
25th May 2021
Travel by ferry and scenic train from Wellington to Christchurch, and enjoy a wonderous Kaikoura experience including the natural wonders of this marine paradise.
17th November 2020
Explore Te Ika-a-Māui on our memorable Northern Explorer tour and walk one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
20th September 2020
Jump aboard the TranzAlpine scenic train and explore Hokitika in style. Travel via rail through the Southern Alps to Greymouth enjoying the views from your window.
5th September 2020
The TranzAlpine is a scenic rail trip running from the East Coast to the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
22nd June 2020
Ride New Zealand’s premier rail journey on this two-day train tour from Christchurch to the West Coast. Discover the Glaciers and then head further south to the stunning lakes district and finally Queenstown.
9th March 2017
In our unparalleled modern times, you can reach most places in less than a day by high speed train. In days gone by, however, a night on a European sleeper train was an experience in itself. Travelling across Europe on a night train has fed many imaginative mind, including, of course Agatha Christie’s.
23rd February 2017
Rail travel is infinitely enjoyable, certainly romantic, and we’re sure that when travelling to one of our incredible worldwide destinations with LOCO Journeys you will have a terrific time. But as you gently lapse into the relaxing and agreeable monotony of listening to train wheels taking you ever closer to your destination, and whilst you gaze out and soak up the unlimited landscapes that sail past, just take a moment to acknowledge those that made your rail journey possible.
15th November 2016
Most rail journeys are ones of necessity usually to and from work, often on overcrowded subways or commuter trains. These train journeys can be uncomfortable and spent staring at your shoes or if you’re unlucky, into someone’s armpit! But for some rail journeys, there are zen moments to experience.
25th March 2015
It’s been a hard slog, but we’re underway; LOCO Journeys has a new website, locojourneys.co.nz We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel, but simply get it turning and open minds in how they travel the world.