• New Zealand Regions
      • Hawke's Bay
      • Bay of Plenty
      • Waikato
      • Whanganui
      • Manawatu
      • Northland
      • Auckland
      • Gisborne
      • Taranaki
      • Wellington
      • West Coast
      • Nelson
      • Canterbury
      • Otago
      • Marlborough
      • Southland
      image/svg+xml

      Hawke's Bay

      View Homepage

      Beaches, wineries and Art Deco. The Hawke's Bay has a diverse economy, including business services that support its sectors to be the second largest contributor to regional GDP in the country. A popular tourist destination, the region has some of the countries best restaurants as well as stunning scenery, markets and festivals.

      Districts

      HastingsNapier

      Bay of Plenty

      View Homepage

      The Bay of Plenty is officially New Zealand's sunniest destination, enjoying short-lived winters and long summer days. The Region offers some of the country's most spectacular views and many ways to enjoy the pristine scenery and natural wonders. Visitors also enjoy exploring the Bay's Māori heritage and pre-European roots.

      Districts

      OpotikiOpotiki iSiteKawerauWhakatane

      Waikato

      View Homepage

      The Waikato is known for its rolling plains, fertile land and the mighty Waikato River. The region is the fourth largest regional economy in New Zealand, with a strong focus on primary production and associated manufacturing.

      Districts

      South WaikatoWaikato District

      Whanganui

      View Homepage

      Welcome to Whanganui. This is our place; where history is full of stories, legends and rich legacy. Where a thriving arts scene, creativity and evolving culture inspire our modern lives. Where breath-taking natural landscapes capture imaginations at every turn.

      Manawatu

      View Homepage

      Located in the lower North Island, Manawatu is heartland New Zealand, offering an authentic Kiwi experience.

      The main in the region are Palmerston North, most notable for Massey University. Palmerston has a vibrant, arts and culture scene.

      The region's economy is based on food production and processing, research and education. The region is also home for the New Zealand defence force.

      Northland

      View Homepage

      Northland was originally home to some of our country's first human inhabitants. Today, it is one of the fastest growing regions in New Zealand and home to nearly 189,000 people. Rich in culture and history, the region boasts a stunning natural environment.

      Auckland

      View Homepage

      Auckland Region stretches from the the beaches of the Pacific Ocean in the east to the expansive beaches of the rugged west coast of the Tasman Sea. Auckland City, the largest urban area in New Zealand is considered the main economic center of New Zealand and a popular destination for international students and travellers.

      Gisborne

      View Homepage

      Gisborne is a Region on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. It's known for wineries and surf beaches such as Makorori. The region has maintained a strong Maori heritage. The region's economy is made up mainly of agriculture, horticulture and forestry.

      Taranaki

      View Homepage

      Taranaki is a coastal and mountainous region on the western side of New Zealand's North Island. Its landscape is dominated by Mount Taranaki, its namesake volcano, which lies within the rainforested Egmont National Park.

      The port city of New Plymouth is the area's cultural and commercial hub. Taranaki's economy is diverse and includes dairy, oil and gas. The region is the highest contributor or national GDP per capita. 

      Wellington

      View Homepage

      The Wellington Region covers Wellington city in the south, Upper and Lower Hutt valleys to the north-east, and Porirua to the north-west. The region takes its name from Wellington, New Zealand's capital city.

      Wellington is famous for its arts and culture scene and is also the centre of New Zealand's film industry.

      West Coast

      View Homepage

      The West Coast, or as some locals call it, the "Wild West", is a long thin region that runs down the South Island's west coast.

      The region has the lowest population in all of New Zealand. It is famous for its rugged natural scenery such as the Pancake Rocks, the Blue Pools of Haast, and the glaciers.

      The main industries in the region are dairy farming and mining. Tourism also plays an important role.

      Nelson – Tasman

      View Homepage

      Nelson Tasman is an extraordinary, vibrant region where art and businesses thrive together among a stunning natural landscape. With one in five people internationally born, Nelson Tasman has 48 different cultures living in its environs.

      The region prides its self on being New Zealand’s leading Research and Development areas, with the highest proportion of people working in the research, science and tech sectors out of anywhere in New Zealand.

      Canterbury

      View Homepage

      Canterbury is a region on New Zealand’s South Island marked by grassy plains, clear lakes and snow-capped mountains. Its largest city, Christchurch, is famed for its art scene and green spaces.

      Otago

      View Homepage

      There are few places in the world which will leave you with a lasting sense of difference. Central Otago is undoubtedly one of them from its landscapes, its seasons, its people, its products and experiences.

      Marlborough

      View Homepage

      Marlborough Region is on the north-eastern corner of the South Island. The region is well known for its winemaking industry, and the Marlborough Sounds, an extensive network of coastal waterways, peninsulas and islands.

      Apart from the wine industry, aquaculture, agriculture and tourism play an important role in the local economy.

      Southland

      View Homepage

      Southland is New Zealand’s most southerly region and includes the World Heritage ranked Fiordland National Park.

      The region's only city Invercargill offers a relaxed pace of life with wide streets, little traffic, spacious parks and gardens, striking Victorian and Edwardian architecture and impressive sporting facilities including New Zealand’s first indoor velodrome. Southland's location is such that views of Aurora Australis or the Southern Lights are common.

      Tooltip

铁路旅行

新西兰充满挑战的景观要求早期铁路工程师取得一些非凡的成就。尽管我们的铁路网络并不庞大,但由于他们的技能和决心,我们提供了一些令人难以置信的火车旅程。

我们伟大的火车之旅穿过偏远的国家公园、壮观的火山景观、编织的河谷和高山口,沿着崎岖的海岸线,一边是陡峭的山脉,另一边是太平洋。

北方探险家

在北岛,北方探险家(在新窗口中打开) 连接了惠灵顿和奥克兰。穿越北岛火山中心的 12 小时非凡旅程,其中亮点包括汤加里罗国家公园和著名的劳里姆螺旋,这是铁路工程的壮举。

北方探险家的车厢都有大窗户,可欣赏壮丽景观的全景。火车后方的观景车包括休息室风格的座位,三面由玻璃环绕。酒店还设有露天观察区以及供应餐点、饮料和小吃的自助车。

Kiwirail 风景区铁路之旅

在南岛, Kiwirail 经营着两条宏伟的铁路。

海岸太平洋

在皮克顿和基督城之间你可以抓住 太平洋海岸 (在新窗口中打开) 。这次风景秀丽的火车之旅非常出色,凯库拉山脉一侧急剧上升,而太平洋则在岩石海岸线上冲浪。在岩石上经常可以看到海豹和企鹅。

如果您有铁路旅行通行证,请在凯库拉镇中途停留,观赏鲸鱼之旅。这段旅程的下一阶段将横跨坎特伯雷平原,在那里,巨大的编织河流解析了园艺和农业景观拼凑而成的。总的来说,沿海太平洋带你穿过 22 条隧道和 175 座桥梁。

TranzalPine

南岛 Kiwirail 的另一条路线是 TranzalPine (在新窗口中打开) 。TranzalPine 是世界上最伟大的火车之旅,风景秀丽的火车之旅将克赖斯特彻奇市与历史悠久的格雷茅斯(位于崎岖西海岸的河镇)穿越南阿尔卑斯山。亮点包括 73 米高的楼梯高架桥、亚瑟通国家公园和奥提拉隧道。

TranzalPine 在四个半小时内覆盖 223.8 公里。有 19 条隧道和 4 个高架架楼。户外观景马车将让您接近清新的高山空气和壮观的风景。

留下或随上下火车

Kiwirail 风景之旅的每一次精彩火车之旅都可以在一天内作为单程完成。或者,使用多天观景铁路通票,您可以随上下游览沿途的景点。该通票也是将新西兰几次伟大的火车之旅结合到终生的铁路之旅中的便捷方式。

其他新西兰火车之旅

我们的其他铁路体验依赖于爱好者的热情和奉献精神。南国有 Kingston Flyer,奥克兰是全国各地精品蒸汽火车之旅的起点。

虽然新西兰的每一次伟大的火车旅行都有自己的个性,但它们都提供热情的款待和专家评论,因为他们带你舒适地穿越世界上最年轻的国家。

Related Content