Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

N ew Z ealand S team A dventure

Experience the trip of a lifetime on our unique escorted tour to New Zealand showcasing the best of both the North and South Islands. Immerse yourself in the charm of KiwiRail’s scenic routes with breathtaking rides on all three journeying through magnificent mountain scenery and coastlines. Enjoy numerous charter trains, exclusive steam charters, a lake cruise, visits to railway museums, and much more plus time to explore and soak in the culture, beauty, and history of this amazing country.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS KiwiRail’s “TranzAlpine Train” This rail journey is considered one of the Top 10 Railway Journeys of the World!

Fares Ex London By Air From £9995

Fares Ex Auckland/ Christchurch Ground Only From £7995

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KiwiRail - TranzAlpine - Waimakariri River

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The photographic opportunities on this journey are truly first class with outdoor viewing cars allowing you to make the very most of this spectacular journey weaving through cliff-lined river gorges, burrowing through tunnels, and following a series of river valleys through idyllic scenery. KiwiRail’s “Coastal Pacific”

Kiwi Rail - Northern Explorer

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Taumaraunui to Stratford Railway

This is rail travel with a difference! We will ride in a convoy of modified golf carts over scenic sections of the mystically remote Taumaraunui to Stratford Railway travelling through tunnels and over bridges, all hand built, and sure to be an unforgettable experience for all.

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KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

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Hailed as one of the most picturesque journeys on New Zealand’s railways, we journey for six hours along rugged coastlines, across remote beaches, and between mountains and sea on a train with panoramic windows and an open-air view carriage. KiwiRail’s “Northern Explorer” The third of KiwiRail’s phenomenal railway journeys featuring the world famous Raurimu Spiral, an engineering marvel where the train follows the tight curves travelling beneath itself as it loops around. Taieri Gorge Experience the rail journey of a lifetime traversing through the magnificent Taieri Gorge on a special charter along the towering viaducts and deep gorges, clinging tightly to steep cliffs, and travelling in wooden carriages with fully opening windows and open-end balconies so you can make the most of the breathtaking photographic opportunities.

examples of Art Deco Architecture, Music & Fashion in the world and we enjoy an immersive festival experience with hundreds of street events, stalls, and concerts to choose from throughout the day. There will also be vintage transport options such as tours by vintage road vehicles and possibly a visiting steam locomotive. TSS Earnslaw We will embark on a memorable evening cruise on the fantastic, vintage, coal fired steamboat TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak where we will enjoy a truly sumptuous BBQ Dinner.

Taumaraunui to Stratford Railway

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Art Deco Festival in Napier The Art Deco Festival in Napier celebrates the re building of the town and showcases some of the finest

Taieri Gorge

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Book now – online at www.railtrail.co.uk or telephone: 01538 382323

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