Great Journeys NZ 

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!

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.