RAIL TOURS

These are fantastic tours of some of the great railway lines and museums in UK, Europe and New Zealand. We travel on some of the best and most famous railway lines, including the Glacier Express and the TranzAlpine train. We will also visit some of the best railway museums in the world. The birth of the Industrial Revolution created a plethora of railway lines around the world, many of which are today supported by volunteer organizations and government bodies for the enjoyment of rail enthusiasts. An experience of a lifetime! We hope that you can join us.
Rail & Coach Exploration of New Zealand

New Zealand Rail & Coach Exploration

  • 5 Mar 2026
  • New Zealand
  • 15 Nights
  • Various
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Travelling on the Northern Explorer
  • TranzAlpine Express Train
  • Wildlife Cruise from Wellers Rock Wharf
TOUR DETAILS
Rail Journeys of Australia and New Zealand Cruise

Rail Journeys of Australia and NZ Cruise

  • 24 Feb 2026
  • New Zealand
  • 19 Nights
  • Various
Includes Flight, Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Travelling on the Northern Explorer
  • TranzAlpine Express Train
  • Luxury cruising aboard MS Noordam
TOUR DETAILS
Rail & Coach Exploration of New Zealand

New Zealand Rail & Coach Exploration

  • 6 Nov 2025
  • New Zealand
  • 15 Nights
  • Various
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Travelling on the Northern Explorer
  • TranzAlpine Express Train
  • Wildlife Cruise from Wellers Rock Wharf
TOUR DETAILS
Rail & Coach exploration of NSW

Rail & Coach exploration of NSW

  • 14 Oct 2025
  • Australia
  • 12 Nights
  • Various
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Tamworth’s Country Music Hall of Fame
  • CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope
  • Taronga Western Plains Zoo
TOUR DETAILS
Rail & Auto Tour of Tasmania

Rail & Auto Tour of Tasmania

  • 4 Oct 2025
  • Australia
  • 8 Nights
  • Various
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Tasmania Transport Museum – Hobart
  • National Automobile Museum of Tasmania
  • Richardson’s Harley Museum
TOUR DETAILS
The Ghan, Kangaroo Island & Darwin Escape

The Ghan, Kangaroo Island & Darwin

  • 18 Sep 2025
  • Australia
  • 11 Nights
  • The Ghan
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Travel on the iconic Ghan
  • Flinders Chase National Park
  • The quaint town of Hahndorf
TOUR DETAILS
Rail Journeys of Japan

Rail Journeys of Japan

  • 13 Sep 2025
  • Asia
  • 16 Nights
  • Various
Includes Flights, Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Kurobe Gorge Railway
  • Sagana Scenic Railway
  • Bullet train travel
TOUR DETAILS
Heritage Railways of South Australia

Heritage Railways of South Australia

  • 11 Sep 2025
  • Australia
  • 11 Nights
  • Various
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Ride the famous Pichi Richi Railway
  • See the magnificent Wilpena Pound
  • Food and wine tour of the Barossa Valley
TOUR DETAILS
Western Australia Railways and Wildflowers Tour

Western Australia Railways & Wildflowers

  • 5 Sep 2025
  • Australia
  • 14 Nights
  • Various
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Enjoy fine food and wine at Margaret River
  • Landscapes dotted with colourful wildflowers
  • Ride the historic Ruby Tram in Kalgoorlie
TOUR DETAILS
Rail & Coach Exploration of Italy

Rail & Coach Exploration of Italy

  • 2 Sep 2025
  • Europe
  • 18 Nights
  • Various
Includes Flights, Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • The Bernina Red Train
  • Visit the Vatican - Rome
  • Circumetnea railway at Mount Etna
TOUR DETAILS
Rail Journeys of Britain Tour & Cruise

Rail Journeys of Britain Tour & Cruise

  • 17 Aug 2025
  • United Kingdom
  • 19 Nights
  • Regal Princess
Includes Flight, Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Jacobite Steam rail journey
  • Travel to the famous Bluebell Railway
  • Luxury Cruising onboard Regal Princess
TOUR DETAILS
Rail & Coach Exploration of Queensland

Queensland Rail & Coach Exploration

  • 12 Aug 2025
  • Australia
  • 16 Nights
  • Various
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Travel on The Spirit of Queensland
  • Hard Times Mine underground tour
  • Waltzing Matilda Centre
TOUR DETAILS
Indian Pacific Rail Journey and Western Australia Escape

Indian Pacific Rail Journey

  • 2 Aug 2025
  • Australia
  • 11 Nights
  • Indian Pacific
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • The spectacular Blue Mountains
  • Tour of Margaret River
  • Travel on the Iconic Indian Pacific
TOUR DETAILS
Indian Pacific Rail Journey and Western Australia Escape

Indian Pacific Rail Journey

  • 12 Jul 2025
  • Australia
  • 11 Nights
  • Indian Pacific
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • The spectacular Blue Mountains
  • Tour of Margaret River
  • Travel on the Iconic Indian Pacific
TOUR DETAILS
Rail & Coach Exploration of Victoria

Rail & Coach Exploration of Victoria

  • 16 May 2025
  • Australia
  • 12 Nights
  • Various
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • 3 days on the Grainlander steam train
  • The historic Walhalla Goldfields Railway
  • Ride the legendary Puffing Billy steam train
TOUR DETAILS
Rail & Coach Exploration of New Zealand

Rail/Coach Exploration of New Zealand

  • 6 Mar 2025
  • New Zealand
  • 15 Nights
  • Various
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Travelling on the Northern Explorer
  • TranzAlpine Express Train
  • Wildlife Cruise from Wellers Rock Wharf
TOUR DETAILS
Rail Journeys of Australia & New Zealand

Rail Journeys of Australia & NZ

  • 23 Feb 2025
  • New Zealand
  • 18 Nights
  • Royal Princess
Includes Flights, Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • TranzAlpine Express Train
  • Spectacular scenery of Milford Sound
  • Luxury Cruising onbaord Royal Princes
TOUR DETAILS
Fascinating Destinations
Fabulous times & people
Everything’s included
Caring Tour Guide
Come with a partner or fly solo
Unique Travel Experiences

TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS SAY...

“Being part of an organised tour was a new and enjoyable experience for us. We could relax because the Tour Manager had everything organised.”

P.R.

Rail Journeys of Britain Cruise with Ian McFadyen

“The Tairei Gorge out of Dunedin was our favourite – it had great scenery, bridges and tunnels!”

S.C.

Rail Journeys of New Zealand with Phil Brady

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