Great Journeys New Zealand has introduced two new luxury travel packages, combining its iconic scenic train journeys with exclusive accommodation and premium experiences.
Designed to showcase the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand, these packages offer a unique blend of comfort, adventure, and regional charm.
Alpine Luxe: A South Island wilderness retreat
The Alpine Luxe package takes guests on a four-day journey aboard the TranzAlpine, traversing the stunning South Island mountains known as the Great Divide. The experience culminates with a stay at Flockhill Lodge, one of New Zealand’s most luxurious wilderness retreats.
Valerie Wetmore, Digital Media and Marketing Manager at Flockhill Lodge, said, “The TranzAlpine Scenic Plus carriage offers a leisurely arrival to Flockhill, blending comfort and beauty on your journey into the Southern Alps.”
Luxury Marlborough getaway: A food and wine indulgence
The three-day Luxury Marlborough Getaway package includes a journey on the Coastal Pacific train, offering breathtaking coastal views before guests arrive at The Marlborough Boutique Hotel, a premier vineyard accommodation.
Angela Dillon, Managing Director of The Marlborough & Harvest Restaurant, remarked, “Journeying via the Scenic Plus to The Marlborough will be the best start to your boutique food and wine experience in the heart of New Zealand wine country.”
Elevated travel experiences
Both packages include a Scenic Plus rail journey on the first and last days, welcome drinks, gourmet meals, daily breakfast, five-star accommodation, and seamless transfers throughout the itinerary.
Tracey Goodall, General Manager of Great Journeys New Zealand and Commuter, explained that the packages were created to meet the growing demand for unique luxury travel.
“We were seeing a real increase in customers looking for tailored rail and luxury experiences, with people wanting unique and original experiences. We also wanted to encourage low-carbon travel to the regions, allowing visitors to spend more time off the beaten track while seeing parts of New Zealand that tourists don’t always get to see,” she said.
