North Island Train Tours and Packages

Explore New Zealand train tours and packages which highlight the North Island’s beautiful vistas. Find popular train services such as the Northern Explorer or visit some of the most popular vineyards around Wellington with our Martinborough Getaway by Train. Our rail holidays visit many of the must-see areas in New Zealand, such as the Hauraki Gulf, Tongariro National Park, and the southern-most point of the North Island. Choose from a variety of train tours, packages, and trip durations below.

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Tours & Holidays


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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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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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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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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Short Breaks


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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Best of Wellington by Northern Explorer

Departing: Monday, Thursday and Saturdays.
Departure From: Auckland
4 Days  |  from NZ$1,459
Tour Type: Independent Tour

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.

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Coromandel Family Getaway

Departing: Until 31 March 2025
Departure From: Coromandel
5 Days  |  From NZ$1,985
Tour Type: Independent Tour - Fully Flexible

Take a short break and discover New Zealand’s Coromandel with this 5-day family getaway. With a mountainous interior and golden beaches, this is a perfect getaway,

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Forgotten World Escape from Auckland to Wellington

Departing: Monday, Thursday and Saturdays until early 2024
Departure From: Auckland
3 Days  |  from $1,839
Tour Type: Independent Tour

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.

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Forgotten World Escape from Wellington to Auckland

Departing: Departs Wellington on Wens, Fri & Sun, October-May
Departure From: Wellington
3 Days  |  from NZ$1,839
Tour Type: Independent Tour

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.

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Martinborough Getaway by Train – Two night package

Departing: Daily Departures
Departure From: Wellington
3 Days  |  from NZ$1015
Tour Type: Independent Tour - Fully Flexible

This relaxing short break is the perfect weekend away for wine lovers. Enjoy a luxury 2 course wine matching lunch, chauffeur and more.

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Martinborough Overnight by Train – One night package

Departing: Daily Departures
Departure From: Wellington
2 Days  |  from NZ$669
Tour Type: Independent Tour - Fully Flexible

Enjoy a change of scenery with this overnight vineyard package that takes you from the city lights of Wellington.

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Signature Tour

Northern Explorer & The Tongariro Crossing

Departing: Flexible Dates
Departure From: Wellington or Auckland
4 Days  |  from NZ$1075
Tour Type: Independent Tour - Fully Flexible

Explore Te Ika-a-Māui on our memorable Northern Explorer tour and walk one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

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Day Trips


Martinborough Wine Tour by Train

Departing: Most Days. Contact us for details.
Departure From: Wellington
1 Day  |  from NZ$365
Tour Type: Day Tour

Our Martinborough wine tour by rail is a wonderful getaway that takes you from Wellington to Martinborough in the heart…

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The Northern Explorer

Departing: Departs Auckland on Mon, Thurs & Sat / Departs Wellington on Wens, Fri & Sun
Departure From: Wellington or Auckland
1 Day  |  from NZ$219 One-Way
Tour Type: Day Tour

The Northern Explorer, New Zealand’s longest running passenger rail service, is waiting for your booking. Explore New Zealand’s North Island.

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