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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Special offer: Save 20% on scenic train journeys
For a limited time, AA Members can save 20% on Scenic Plus and Scenic Class fares aboard the TranzAlpine, Northern Explorer and Coastal Pacific.²
Whether you’re planning a South Island escape or exploring more of the North Island by rail, enjoy some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery while making your AA Membership go further.
To access the offer, enter promo code AASPRING26 in the Discount Coupon field when booking online. Your discount will be automatically applied.
Book by 30 September 2026 for travel by 31 October 2026. Terms and conditions apply.
Choose your journey
Visit the Great Journeys New Zealand website and select your journey, travel date and fare.
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.
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.
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.
²Special offer terms:
Limited time offer valid for sales made between 1 September and 30 September 2026, for travel between 1 September and 31 October 2026. The 20% discount applies to Scenic Plus and Scenic Class fares only on the Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine services. To be eligible, you must be a current AA New Zealand Member and enter promo code AASPRING26 in the Discount Coupon field at the time of booking. A valid AA Membership card in the traveller's name must be presented at check-in; failure to do so will result in the standard fare being charged. The AA Member must travel on the booking, and the discount is limited to a maximum of five passengers per booking. Standard fare conditions apply. This offer is valid for new bookings only, cannot be applied retrospectively, cannot be combined with any other offer, and is subject to availability. Bookings made through third parties are not eligible. The discount is non-transferable, has no cash or refund value, and the reservation holder must travel for the entire journey. Travel and validity dates are subject to change. No-shows are non-refundable.