Great Journey's Travel Blog

Discover a winter wonderland

The TranzAlpine from Christchurch to Greymouth is a world-class journey through one of the most striking natural landscapes on the planet. And winter is a great time to do it.

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There are all sorts of ocean-dwelling creatures who make the 93 kilometres between the North and South Island their home. And if you’re lucky, they might show face, fins or beaks on your journey with us.

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Destinations Christchurch TranzAlpine Coastal Pacific Punting on the Avon RH3200

Christchurch with the kids

The garden city has a bounty of fun on offer for children of all ages — even the big kid in you. So if you’re looking for things to do in New Zealand or some school holiday ideas, we’ve put together our top five family fun activities in Christchurch!

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Want a winter escape? Try Wellington

As winter rolls in you might need some inspiration on what to do with the kids. Luckily, we’ve got the perfect recipe. And it starts with Wellington.

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Family friendly Marlborough

You might know it as the wine capital of New Zealand, but did you know the Marlborough region is also an ideal place to spend time with the family?

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Drive on and drive off!

Driving onto the Interislander Ferry doesn't have to be daunting. We've taken out the guesswork with our guide taking your vehicle onboard.

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Interislander Aratere in the sounds Feature

Do you want to take your pet on the ferry?

Here are some tips about travelling with your pet on the Interislander plus some pet-friendly holiday ideas to inspire your own escape with your furry friend.

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Are you ready for summer?

When spring turns into summer – and as Christmas crawls closer, there’s always the question of where to holiday with the kids? What to bring? And how to make things as stress-free as possible? Luckily, we’re here to help.

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Mr Izzyboy on the TranzAlpine train journey

West Coast family adventure

We challenged YouTube Vlogger Mr Izzyboy to take a journey on the TranzAlpine to the West Coast with his family. Did he enjoy the journey? Sit back and watch his adventure unfold.

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The TranzAlpine - A no fuss family getaway

The TranzAlpine train is one of the best ways to see the South Island. And we’ve got a stack of reasons to prove it plus a bunch of tips when travelling with kids – and some family-friendly things to do along the way.

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