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AA Members save with Great Journeys New Zealand

AA Members can save 10% on scenic train journeys, short break packages and rail events with Great Journeys New Zealand.1

Great Journeys New Zealand offers memorable ways to explore some of the country's most beautiful landscapes, including the TranzAlpine, Northern Explorer and Coastal Pacific scenic trains.

Whether you are planning a scenic rail journey, a short break or a special event experience, your AA Membership helps you save along the way.

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How to use this AA Member Benefit

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Choose your journey

Visit the Great Journeys New Zealand website and select your journey, travel date and fare.

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Enter the promo code

Enter AAMEMBER1 in the Discount Coupon field and select Apply. Check your 10% discount has been applied, then complete your booking.

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Bring your AA Membership card

Bring your valid NZ AA Membership card and photo ID when you check in. The name on your AA Membership card must match the name on your booking.

Tormore Express
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Murder Mystery on the Tormore Express

Step aboard the Tormore Express for the ultimate murder mystery dinner, theatre and train experience, brought to you by Great Journeys New Zealand and The Court Theatre.

Departing Christchurch on Saturday 24 October 2026, enjoy dinner, drinks and live theatre aboard the train. Follow the clues and solve the crime along the way.

Experience includes:

  • A chef’s choice multi-course dinner with beverages
  • Show, first course and drinks from 5.15pm at Christchurch Railway Station
  • Train departure at 6pm
  • Return to Christchurch Railway Station
  • Tickets from $399 per person 
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Overnight escape to the West Coast
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Overnight escape to the West Coast

Discover the West Coast on an overnight TranzAlpine journey from Christchurch, through the Canterbury Plains and across the spectacular Southern Alps.

Spend the night in Greymouth with time to explore at your own pace before returning to Christchurch. Rail travel, accommodation, transfers and meals are included.

Experience includes:

  • Return TranzAlpine rail journey between Christchurch and Greymouth
  • One night’s accommodation in Greymouth
  • West Coast transfers
  • Breakfast, morning tea and afternoon tea
  • Tickets from $899 per person 
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Choose your scenic train journey

TranzAlpine: Travel between Christchurch and Greymouth on one of New Zealand's most iconic scenic train journeys. Enjoy views of the Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps and the West Coast from panoramic windows or the open-air viewing carriage. 

Northern Explorer: Journey through the heart of the North Island between Auckland and Wellington, passing rolling farmland, native forests, volcanic landscapes and river gorges.

Coastal Pacific: Travel between Picton and Christchurch, with coastal scenery, fresh sea breezes and connections to the Interislander and the North Island. 

Plus, upgrade your journey to Scenic Plus and enjoy the comfort of an exclusive carriage, with seasonal dishes inspired by the regions you travel through, served at your seat with matching New Zealand wines and beverages.

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Terms and Conditions

1To book, simply enter Promo Code: AAMEMBER1 in the ‘Discount Coupon’ field in 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 the 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.