Great Journeys NZ
See New Zealand by train and coach, with accommodation, sightseeing and travel connections arranged. We’ll help you find the Great Journeys NZ tour that suits your timeframe and travel style.
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A scenic journey by train, coach and ferry
Great Journeys NZ tours are a good fit if you want the ease of a guided holiday with the added pleasure of rail travel. Instead of watching the road, you can sit back as the landscape changes through wide train windows on routes such as the Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine, with coach travel, local experiences and, on some itineraries, ferry crossings between islands woven into the journey.
These tours follow set routes and guaranteed departure dates, so you can plan with confidence before you arrive. Our team can also help with extra nights, transfers or travel before and after your tour.
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Why choose a Great Journeys NZ tour
Scenic rail and coach touring combined
Guaranteed departures
Guided experiences with free time
Comfortable 3.5 to 4.5 star stays
Smaller group travel options available
Why book with New Zealand Coach Tours?
Our Wānaka-based team helps travellers choose and book guided coach, small group, train and coach, and self-guided coach journeys across New Zealand. We work with a wide range of established operators and provide local advice throughout the planning and booking process, backed by our Best Price Guarantee.
Tell us your dates, budget, pace and must-see places, and we’ll recommend suitable tours or create a tailor-made self-guided itinerary. We can also arrange extra accommodation, transfers and activities before or after your guided tour.
Choose your touring style
Great Journeys NZ offers two touring styles, depending on the group size, accommodation level and amount of guided sightseeing you prefer.
Classic tours travel with groups of up to 35 guests and have a more relaxed structure, with fewer included experiences and more free time. Accommodation is generally 3.5 to 4 star, and scenic rail journeys are travelled in Scenic Class.
Signature tours have smaller groups of up to 20 guests and include more guided experiences throughout the journey. Accommodation is typically 4 to 4.5 star, with additional dining and rail travel upgraded to Scenic Plus for a more premium onboard experience.
Both styles combine train and coach travel, with selected accommodation, sightseeing and transport included. Exact inclusions vary by itinerary, so check the individual tour details or get in touch with us before booking.
Get a tailor-made self-guided coach itinerary
Best price guarantee
A well-planned tour lets you spend less time thinking about the logistics and more time enjoying New Zealand. We offer competitive prices across a wide range of coach tours, and if you find the same tour for less before booking, we’ll beat it. You’ll get a great price, trusted local advice and every detail organised in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Great Journeys NZ tours are guided train and coach holidays with set routes and departure dates.
Yes. New Zealand Coach Tours can help arrange extra accommodation, transfers, activities or domestic travel before or after your guided tour dates.
Yes, selected itineraries include scenic train journeys such as the Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine.
The guided tour itinerary itself is fixed. If you need more flexibility with your dates, route or pace, a self-guided coach tour may suit you better. Talk to our team to discuss your options and find the right style of tour for your trip.
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