Great Journeys NZ 

Special offer

For a limited time, AA Members can enjoy 15% off Scenic Class fares on the Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific, and TranzAlpine - inclusive of an additional 5% saving.*

Be quick to secure your seats while this special offer is available.

How to book

• Valid for Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific, and TranzAlpine (Scenic Class train fares).
• Book between 12 March – 30 May 2026
• Travel between 7 April – 30 June 2026

Simply select your Membership concession code (AA card) from the Concession Code box when booking on Great Journeys NZ website.

Or call 0800 872 467

Standard offer

Save 10% on Scenic Class fares on the Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine train journeys.** 

How to book

With Great Journeys New Zealand, you’ll enjoy remarkable train travel with comfortable seating, spectacular views through panoramic windows, engaging headphone commentary, an open-air carriage, and a licensed café serving food, drinks, and freshly made coffee. There’s never been a better time to discover New Zealand by rail.

To book, use the button above and simply select the concession type AA Card at the first stage of booking and the cost of your booking will then be automatically discounted. Don't forget to show your AA Membership card at check-in!

Great Journeys New Zealand’s Scenic Class offers a relaxed and comfortable way to discover Aotearoa. Members can enjoy large panoramic windows, open air viewing decks, onboard commentary and café style food and drink, all designed to showcase the landscapes of Te Ika a Māui (North Island) and Te Waipounamu (South Island) at their best.

Experience the breathtaking natural landscapes of the South Island on the world-famous TranzAlpine Scenic train. As you travel between Christchurch and Greymouth you’ll cross the Canterbury Plains, traverse thrilling viaducts and the majestic Southern Alps. Sit back and watch the scenery roll by in comfort through panoramic windows or get closer to the action in the open-air viewing carriage.

Experience an ever-changing journey through the heart of the North Island on the Northern Explorer Scenic train. On your journey between Auckland and Wellington, you’ll travel through lush green farmland, native forests, over stunning river gorges and across the volcanic plateau. Enjoy the diverse landscapes in comfort through panoramic windows or get closer to the action in the open-air viewing carriage. 

Trade in the traffic for a feast of coastal scenery and fresh sea breezes. The Coastal Pacific train combines beauty with pragmatism as she glides between Picton and Christchurch, connecting with the Interislander and the North Island.

Fare terms and conditions

*Save 15% on Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific, and TranzAlpine Scenic Class fares. Valid for new online bookings made between 12 March 2026 and 30 May 2026 for travel from 7 April 2026 to 30 June 2026. To receive the discount, simply select your AA Card from the Concession Code box when booking on the Great Journeys NZ website. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Normal fare conditions apply. Not available in conjunction with any other offer and subject to availability.

**To book, simply select the concession type AA Card at the first stage of booking and the cost of your booking will then be automatically discounted. Valid on new bookings only. A valid New Zealand AA Membership Card in booking name and accompanying photo ID must be shown at check in. Normal fare conditions apply. Fares are non-transferrable. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Seating is subject to availability and may not be available on all services. 

Train following a track along the coast
AA Member benefit

Special offer:

For a limited time, AA Members get 15% off Scenic Class fares on the Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific, and TranzAlpine train journeys.

Standard offer:

AA Members get 10% off Scenic Class fares on the Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific, and TranzAlpine train journeys.