Usually when we think of crossing the Alps on a thrilling and jaw droppingly beautiful train we immediately think of Switzerland's Glacier Express or the Bernina Express, but south of the equator, New ...

One of the world’s great scenic train trips has just become even better, following the introduction of KiwiRail’s brand new scenic carriages to the iconic TranzAlpine journey between Christchurch and ...

I took a round trip on the TranzAlpine in New Zealand, one of the world's most scenic rail routes. The landscapes were breathtaking, but the return journey felt repetitive. I'd suggest taking this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Waimakariri River is one of the largest in Canterbury and runs through Arthur's Pass. Photograph by Adrienne Pitts This ...