Great Journeys New Zealand is reviving a popular rail route next year for a strictly limited time only, allowing guests to relive a nostalgic journey from the past.
With return trips daily from May 17-20, 2025, The Southerner will trace part of the historic rail route between Christchurch and Dunedin.
“The journey gives travellers a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in history, heritage, and Scottish charm on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure,” General Manager Great Journeys New Zealand and Commuter Rail Tracey Goodall said in a release. “The Southerner was a premier passenger express train that once connected Christchurch and Invercargill via Dunedin, travelling along the Main South Line. Operating from 1 December 1970 to 10 February 2002, it was a staple of rail travel in the South Island.
“The Southerner was renowned for offering a comfortable and scenic journey, making Invercargill the southernmost passenger station in the world,” Goodall added. “Its legacy as one of New Zealand’s most beloved train services endures, and now it is returning to offer a new generation the chance to experience part of this historic route once again.”
Guests will travel through stunning landscapes, from the expansive Canterbury Plains to the rugged Otago coastline, with breathtaking views of the Southern Alps and Pacific Ocean.
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