Great Southern Steam Train Tours and Packages

Travel around the South Island in a historic WW1 memorial steam locomotive train built in 1915. Discover hot pools at Franz Josef, see Blue Penguins in Oamaru or take in vistas of the Southern Alps from Arthur’s Pass depending on the rail trip you choose. The Great Southern Steam offers both tours and packages below, with a variety of trip durations and departing from different locations in the South Island.

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Great Southern Steam Train Tour – Christchurch Return

Departing: 24 April 2021
10 Days  |  From $4,950 NZD

Experience the adventure, the nostalgia, the romance of steam train travel on this 10 day tour. Take a step back…

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Great Southern Steam Train Tour – from Christchurch

Departing: 24 April 2021
13 Days  |  From $5,950 NZD

Experience the adventure, nostalgia, and romance of steam train travel on this 13-day rail tour to Wellington.

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Great Southern Steam Train Tour – from Wellington

Departing: 22 April 2021
13 Days  |  From $5,950 NZD

Experience the adventure, the nostalgia, the romance of steam train travel on this 13 day tour from Wellington to Christchurch….

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