Tranz Scenic Train Travel in New Zealand

Great Sights Coach

Interislander Ferry

The Overlander

Train travel in New Zealand is one of the most relaxing ways to see the country. When you come to New Zealand be sure to experience the beauty of train travel.

Discover  the beauty of Train Travel in New Zealand your way by train, ferry and coach.

Best of New Zealand Pass is a new travel pass designed for independent travellers who want to get the best out of their New Zealand holiday.

It is an easy to use and great value Pass which combines quality train travel in New Zealand, ferries and coaches into a network which can take you to more than 100 destinations in comfort and style. Train travel in New Zealand is an exciting way to see the country.

Best of New Zealand Pass lets you travel around the country for up to six months, with unlimited stopovers. You can travel between islands, regions, cities and rural towns and see as much of New Zealand as you wish, all at your own pace. back to top

With Best of New Zealand Pass you will be free to explore our wonderful country, meet New Zealanders and discover the golden beaches, geothermal wonders, National Parks, vibrant cities, lush green farmland and the majestic beauty of our mountains, forests and lakes.

Gives you the choice of ten incredible train travel journeys in New Zealand... your choice of ferry between the North and South Islands... and quality coach travel to some of New Zealand's best loved destinations. Your New Zealand holiday can include your choice of these memorable journeys:

Travel by train with Tranz Scenic Train Travel as often as you want! Your choices include the world famous TranzAlpine - and all eight trains offer a unique travel experience! Sit back and relax as you journey through incredible scenery, unseen by road. Enjoy the friendly and sociable atmosphere, travel with New Zealanders in comfortable carriages and listen to interesting commentary from helpful crew. back to top

Food and beverages including beers and wines are available for purchase during the train travel journey in New Zealand..

A journey by steam train.     back to top
The Kingston Flyer located half an hour south of Queenstown is a lovingly restored turn of the century steam train which travels during the summer season. It's a fun out-and back trip from Kingston to Fairlight in the South Island of New Zealand..

The Taieri Gorge - "Queenstown / Dunedin Track n Trail Tour".
Travelling in either direction between Dunedin and Queenstown couldn't be more exciting than this winning combination. Train travel takes you through Taieri Gorge, over giant viaducts of iron and stone, then a well informed Newton coach driver takes you through fascinating Central Otago to or from Queenstown.

The Interislander ferry is a scenic cruise and provides a year round link between the North and South Islands. It's a relaxing and pleasurable cruise across Cook Strait and through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Watch movies, socialise in the bar, relax in one of the comfortable lounges... or stroll on deck and be inspired by the scenery! During the summer season, you also have the option of a fast ferry, The Lynx, which adds speed and luxury to your journey.

Welcome to Great Sights New Zealand. For sightseeing and coach travel throughout New Zealand, Great Sights is the premier operator. Offering luxury coaches with onboard videos, washrooms and an entertaining multi-lingual commentary, Great Sights allow you to travel to some of New Zealand's best loved destinations in safety, comfort and style.

Intercity Coach lines provide your link between popular train sectors and a number of North and South Island centres. Intercity operates comfortable, modern coaches, and you driver is an expert in the region you travel through. back to top

You'll have flexibility and freedom

Best of New Zealand Pass give you the freedom to choose where you want to travel to and the flexibility to decide when you want to go. It covers train travel in New Zealand, ferries and coach travel

Your Pass is valid for six months
You can travel on your Pass for up to six months (180 days) starting from the date of your first journey.

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Travel in any direction on the Pass network, stop when you like, for as long as you wish. New Zealand is said to be many countries in one and there's plenty to see.

There are no set limits to the number of journeys you can take.

Best of New Zealand Pass is the only New Zealand Travel Pass, which lets you choose how many train and ferry journeys you wish to take. So long as you have sufficient Points available, you can travel on the Pass services however you wish.

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You make genuine savings of 30% to 34% on standard adult fares for every journey you make using your Pass. You also get discounts on a range of accommodation, sightseeing experiences and activities.

Regular services
All trains, coaches and ferries follow a regular and reliable timetable, most with at least one departure a day. Train travel in New Zealand is a relaxing experience.