City: New Zealand
Top Things to do in New Zealand
Top Hotels in New Zealand
- 1. Kamana Lakehouse
- 2. Fable Auckland, MGallery
- 3. Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
- 4. Sudima Christchurch City
- 5. Rydges Wellington Airport
- 6. Aoraki Court Aoraki/Mt Cook Village
- 7. Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel
- 8. Auto Lodge Motor Inn
- 9. Rainforest Retreat
- 10. Sojourn Apartment Hotel
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The 10 Best Railways in New Zealand, New Zealand
New Zealand (/njuːˈziːlənd/ ( listen); Māori: Aotearoa [aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui), and the South Island (Te Waipounamu)—and around 600 smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinct biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Restaurants in New Zealand
1. Awakeri Rail Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 414 reviews
WE ARE OPEN 8 AM - 5.30 PM SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK Welcome to Awakeri Rail Adventures in sunny Whakatane. Travel along a piece of New Zealand's rich rail history and experience the natural beauty of New Zealand from the comfort of your own self driven rail cart cleverly adapted to be driven along the rail tracks.
Reviewed By bill12345678910
We did the Bushwalk and Snack Run trip. Met by, and taken on tour by Mel this was a great fun experience. Can thoroughly recommend this trip to anyone. We stopped to feed the chickens, stopped to walk a beautiful Kahikatea Tree Forest, had yummy Milo and fed a Weka while stopped in a little Bush Camp and then to the end of the line to turn around (great fun turning around!), and head back to the starting point. 2 to 4 persons per converted golf cart Easy for adults and teenagers to drive - no steering required ! We really loved it!
2. Dargaville Rail & River Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
Experience Dargaville surrounds from the comfort of a converted, self-drive Golf Cart.
3. The Pioneer Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Buildings include the Waimate North Courthouse built in 1862 which is the oldest courthouse in New Zealand, the Maioha Cottage built in 1875 and Utakura Hall and School built in 1891. Collections include the Fergie Neilson collection of Maori artefacts; Bill Pratt collection of gum-digging equipment and the Purdy collection of blacksmith tools. Machinery includes the only surviving Albion Cuthbertson Water Buffalo in New Zealand; one of only five in the world, a fully restored 1901 Burrell Steam Locomotive, a large collection of agricultural machinery and two fire engines. Rides available on diesel train carriage, 1901 3/4 size replica Grout cycle car, 1936 Leyland fire engine and/or 1901 Burrell Steam Traction engine. Bookings essential and subject to driver availability. Something for everybody!
Reviewed By ThereseJo - Houhora, New Zealand
This is a wonderful place to visit. The exhibits are informative and relevant. The staff were welcoming. Great coffee and chocolate cake. Well worth the $10/adult entrance. Thank you.
4. Whangarei Steam and Model Railway Club
5. Oamaru Steam and Rail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Incorporated in 1986, we provide a vintage railway experience for both locals and tourists, as well as restore locomotives and rolling stock and associated rail infrastructure. All maintenance work and train operations are carried out by our volunteer crew. We run coal-fired steam and vintage diesel trains every Sunday (subject to volunteer staffing) in the Victorian Precinct in Oamaru, New Zealand.
Reviewed By 83114a
What a great little train ride, great value for money. I would definitely do it again and perfect if you have kids
6. TranzAlpine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
We took the TranzAlpine from Christchurch to Greymouth. The trip across the Canterbury Plains by train was pleasant -- such a fertile farming area. Then we climbed up into the steep mountains, we simply don't have anything like this in Australia. Crossing New Zealand's South Island from east to west is quite an adventure. We arranged to pick up a car in Greymouth. By the way, the South Island is mountainous, get a strong car.
7. Northern Explorer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By burslem2017 - Ladysmith, Canada
Early start at Auckland strand rail station ,Our trip became full half way through the trip, Need to be a train avocado for the 11 hour trip to Wellington, through some of New Zealand beautiful inland countryside, Train food ok but do tend to run out of some items, Our train had a problem with the coffee machine , but the staff cope with instant.
