Upcoming New Zealand Rail Trips & Tours

See more, do more, and relax on one of our Day Trips or guided Rail Tours!

Multi-day Tours

11- 17 Sep 2026 Sping Tour
Spring Steam And Diesel Tour
Departs Auckland / Wellington 5 Day Tour

A rare heritage rail journey linking Auckland, Wellington and the Wairarapa

28 - 31 Oct 2026 Spirit of the Antipodes – Pre Tour
Spirit of the Antipodes – 3 Day Pre-Tour
Auckland • Multi-day add-on Before SOTA Oct/Nov Tour

Add an extra layer of Auckland heritage and experiences before joining the main Spirit of the Antipodes tour.

31 Oct – 10 Nov 2026 Spirit of the Antipodes – 11 Day Rail Tour
Spirit of the Antipodes – 11 Day Rail Tour
Multi-day Tour Departs: Auckland / Hamilton

A fully escorted North Island rail adventure featuring exclusive touring, premium stays, and the hospitality & passion you expect from GVR.

9 - 19 March 2027 Spirit of the Antipodes – 11 Day Rail Tour
Spirit of the Antipodes – 11 Day Rail Tour
Multi-day Tour Departs: Auckland / Hamilton
Experience The Spirit of the Antipodes Rail Tour, an 11-day escorted journey across New Zealand’s North Island by private heritage train, featuring Rotorua, the Central Plateau, Taranaki, Whanganui and Hawke’s Bay.
13 - 26 April 2027 Spirit of the Antipodes – 11 Day Rail Tour
Spirit of the Antipodes – 11 Day Rail Tour
Multi-day Tour Departs: Auckland / Hamilton

Travel aboard GVR’s private tour train through the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Central Plateau, Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatū and Hawke’s Bay, combining remarkable railway scenery with distinctive local experiences, heritage attractions and warm GVR hospitality.

30 Oct – 9 Nov 2027 Spirit of the Antipodes – 11 Day Rail Tour
Spirit of the Antipodes – 11 Day Rail Tour
Multi-day Tour Departs: Auckland / Hamilton

Experience The Spirit of the Antipodes Rail Tour, an 11-day escorted journey across New Zealand’s North Island by private heritage train, featuring Rotorua, the Central Plateau, Taranaki, Whanganui and Hawke’s Bay.


Day Trips & Special Events

Sat 22 Aug 2026 The Fieldays Flyer
The Snowball Express August 2026
Auckland/Waikato • Day Trip Departs: Waiuku, Glenbrook, Pukekohe, Hamilton

All aboard to the central plateau by train! Take a trip up the Sky Waka or take a trip to Ohakune for lunch - Departs Waiuku, Glenbrook, Pukekohe & Hamilton


 



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