  Kingston Flyer - New Zealand's most famous vintage steam train is The Kingston Flyer! Based in Kingston on the southern shores of Lake Wakatipu, Kingston is only a 40 minute drive south of Queenstown in the lower South Island of New Zealand. With a history spanning over 125 years, the Kingston Flyer still departs daily from the Kingston Station from the 1st of October through 30th April each year. Operating on a on a 14km stretch of track, the Kingston line consists of two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives (built in New Zealand), and seven steam-heated wooden vintage carriages dating back to 1898. With scenic trips between Kingston and Fairlight, you can choose a one way or return trip, the Kingston Flyer is also available for charters any time throughout the year. The Kingston railway station is a popular tourist stop and has a souvenir shop, cafe, toilets, parking, BBQ and recreational area, walking tracks, fishing, 9-hole golf course and bowling green. |
 The Overlander - Operating between Auckland and Wellington, The Overlander takes you on a train journey through the heart of the North Island with some of the best scenery to be found! This fabulous scenic journey will take you through the central North Island ski towns of National Park and Ohakune - perfect for winter sightseeing. Year round you can enjoy lovely views of rural New Zealand, the volcanic plateau, Mount Ruapehu, the world famous Raurimu Spiral, and stunning river gorges – all from the panoramic windows or open air viewing decks to ensure you get the best possible views. Each train carriage boasts sweeping views from the large panoramic windows and The Observation Carriage includes a mix of seating including lounge style seating for a truly comfortable scenic journey! |
 The TranzAlpine - Rated one of the world's great scenic railway journeys, this train trip travels between two South Island destinations - Christchurch and Greymouth. Relax in your comfortable train carriage and enjoy the views of the fabulous Canterbury Plains and farmland before following the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River before climbing into the Southern Alps and then descending through lush beech rain forest to the West Coast town of Greymouth. The perfect ideal weekend getaway train trip, all carriages boast both one way seating and tabled group seating - ideal for group travel or travellers keen to enjoy the company of other passengers. An open-air viewing platform is also available. The trip is approximately 223km's long and takes around 4.5 hours. The journey includes 16 tunnels and 5 viaducts, the highest being the Staircase standing at 73 metres. |
 The TranzCoastal - Travelling between Picton and Christchurch, The TranzCoastal is your gateway to your South Island holiday! Travelling the South Island's east coast, this journey is a scenic feast of New Zealand leaving you spoilt for choice with the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side of your seat and the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline on the other! Your train trip passes through the village of Kaikoura (famous for Whale Watching), where, if you're touring New Zealand, you can take a break from your journey to indulge in some whale watching or swimming with dolphins. This is a great opportunity to view amazing ocean wildlife from the comfort of your train carriage or the open air viewing platform! Considered one of the world's most scenic train journeys, The TranzCoastal travels through 22 tunnels and crosses 175 bridges, one of them being New Zealand’s only road-rail bridge. |
 Tranz Metro - The Tranz Metro operates a fast and convenient train commuting service within the Wellington region with 4 lines, being Hutt Valley, Paraparaumu, Johnsonville and the Wairarapa line. All trains have a Train Manager aboard and in many cases there are other staff working on the train to ensure you have a safe and comfortable journey. The Tranz Metro also offers transport to major events at Westpac Stadium along with Day Excursion Tickets into the Wairarapa region. The Johnsonville line is a 21 minute journey that offers a number of attractions for visitors along the way. Views of the city, harbour and Hutt Valley can be enjoyed before the train enters the succession of tunnels and begins its ascent into the hills. Paraparaumu is well known for its long beaches and warm sunshine and this train line is a unique experience, showing you bush clad valleys, sheltered harbours, rugged cliffs and some of New Zealand’s finest coastal scenery crammed into a 55 minute trip. |
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