Rail Tours & Holidays

LOCO Journeys is proud to introduce the finest selection of rail-based tours and holidays.  Offering extended duration escorted and independent trips, we’re confident there is something to suit every budget and desire.  You dream of the journey you want to enjoy, and we’ll match you to the right departure.

View our tour selection below or contact us to find out more about pricing and departures.

Signature Tour

13 Day Twin Rail Journeys of NZ

Departing: Weekly
Departure From: Queenstown
13 Days  |  from NZ$3,699
Tour Type: Independent Tour - Fully Flexible

Enjoy the premier twin rail journeys of New Zealand on each island on this succinct, independent 13 day countrywide tour from Queenstown to Auckland.

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Signature Tour

3 Great Journeys by LOCO

Departing: Flexible Dates
Departure From: Auckland or Christchurch.
from 3 Days  |  from NZ$1,599
Tour Type: Independent Tour - Fully Flexible

If your ambition is to travel on each of NZ’s scenic trains, this tour will achieve your dream. A fully flexible independent tour, LOCO will match your time, budget and expectations.

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Signature Tour

3 Great Rail Journeys – Premium

Departing: Flexible Dates
Departure From: Auckland or Christchurch
from 3 Days  |  from $3,889
Tour Type: Independent Tour - Fully Flexible

Our Premium Three Great Rail Journeys itinerary delivers a fully encompassing luxury, independent, rail travel experience. Take your time and enjoy the very best New Zealand has to offer.

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SPECIAL

Auckland to Christchurch; Cities & Coastal Highlights

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Auckland
10 Days  |  from NZ$5,499
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

This 10-day city and coastal highlights tour will take you on a journey through the North and South Island’s from Auckland to Christchurch.

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Captivating Coast; Wellington to Christchurch

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Wellington
6 Days  |  from NZ$4,999
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Join us on this guided captivating Wellington to Christchurch train tour. Glide across the magnificent Cook Strait, along coastal beaches and through mountain valleys.

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Christchurch to Queenstown; Alpine Highlights

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Christchurch
7 Days  |  from NZ$4,999
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Join us on this week long guided scenic train tour, through the mighty Southern Alps, to the wild West Coast and on to Queenstown.

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Cities and Sea; Auckland to Christchurch Rail Tour

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Auckland
12 Days  |  from NZ $9,549
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Explore New Zealand’s cities and sea journey via its remote regions, travelling on this Auckland to Christchurch rail tour.

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Inspirational Alps; Christchurch to Queenstown

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Christchurch
7 Days  |  from NZ$6,199
Tour Type: Escorted Tours

Join us on an unforgettable journey through the South Island on a Christchurch to Queenstown train adventure.

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Inspiring North Island Train Tour

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Auckland
8 Days  |  from NZ$6,549
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Join us on this signature rail journey from Auckland to Wellington exploring volcanic peaks, and NZ’s idyllic natural landscapes.

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New Zealand Rail Highlights

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Auckland
15 Days  |  from NZ$9,499
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Join us on this fabulous scenic guided New Zealand rail highlights tour through the heart and soul of New Zealand, featuring all three Great Rail Journeys.

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New Zealand Rail Tour – Up Close

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Auckland
17 Days  |  from NZ$14,999
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Discover off the beaten track destinations and bustling urban centres by three world-famous scenic rail trips from Auckland to Queenstown.

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Signature Tour

North Island Rail Highlights

Departing: Flexible Dates
Departure From: Auckland or Wellington
5 Days  |  from NZ$979
Tour Type: Independent Tour - Fully Flexible

This 5 day independent rail holiday offers the best North Island rail highlights featuring New Zealand’s epic Northern Explorer.

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Northern Rail Highlights Tour

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Auckland
6 Days  |  from NZ$3,299
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Journey between Auckland and Wellington aboard the Northern Explorer train on a six day escorted adventure.

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SPECIAL

NZ Rail and Cruise Discovery

Departing: Summer & Spring 24/25
Departure From: Christchurch
19 Days  |  NZ$11,495 - Includes $1,000pp Saving
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

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.

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Sir Edmund Hillary Winter Explorer

Departing: June-September 2025
Departure From: Christchurch
12 Days  |  from NZ$6,995
Tour Type: Escorted

Inspired by one of the greatest and most iconic adventurers of our time, this Winter Edition offers NZ’s best with snow on top!

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South Island Rail Tour

Departing: 13 March 2025
Departure From: Auckland
14 Days  |  $6,930 NZD
Tour Type: Escorted

The summer South Island Rail Tour provides a stunning panorama of magnificent southern mountain scenery, meandering rivers and coastal plains.

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Southern Rail Highlights from Wellington

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Wellington
11 Days  |  from NZ$7,199
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Join us on tour across Cook Strait, past the mighty Southern Alps and through the Wild West Coast to beautiful Queenstown. This journey features the Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine.

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Spectacular South; Wellington to Queenstown

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Wellington
11 Days  |  from NZ$9,099
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Explore the Spectacular South on this signature rail tour. Glide through the mighty Southern Alps and along the Pacific coastline to Queenstown and Milford Sound

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The ‘Ultimate’ New Zealand Train Journey

Departing: 01 May 2025
Departure From: Auckland
13 Days  |  NZ $7,595
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Join us for a rail tour that can easily boast to be the Ultimate New Zealand Train Journey. Including all of NZ’s scenic rail trips and a private charter, it doesn’t get better than this. Travel overland from Auckland to Christchurch through deepest reaches of NZ.

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Top of the South in Autumn

Departing: 28 April 2025
Departure From: Auckland
9 Days  |  NZ$4,195
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

New Zealand rail tours give you an armchair ride through some of the world’s most stunning scenery and it’s hard to beat the top of the South Island in Autumn. Enjoy this 9 day tour including the TranzAlpine and Northern Explorer.

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Signature Tour

Top of the South Island Train Tour

Departing: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday*
Departure From: Christchurch
7 Days  |  from NZ$1,469
Tour Type: Independent Tour - Fully Flexible

Enjoy the Top of the South Island train tour on this succinct 7 day independent journey that includes TranzAlpine and Coastal Explorer rail journeys.

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Signature Tour

TranzAlpine Train, Glaciers & Fiords

Departing: Flexible Dates
Departure From: Christchurch
8 Days  |  from NZ$2,745
Tour Type: Independent Tour - Fully Flexible

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.

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Signature Tour

TranzAlpine Winter Wonderland

Departing: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday*
Departure From: Christchurch
7 Days  |  from NZ $1,399
Tour Type: Independent Tour - Fully Flexible

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.

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Wellington to Christchurch; Coastal Highlights

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Wellington
6 Days  |  from NZ $3,299
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Join us on this guided scenic Wellington to Christchurch rail tour across the Cook Strait, past coastal beaches and through mountain valleys.

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