Overseas Railtours

In recent years the Society has planned, booked and operated a series of successful Overseas Railtours annually for groups of interested members. These Railtours provide the opportunity for members to visit overseas countries as part of an RES Railtour Group to enjoy the scenic and other attractions that different countries offer - and generally to travel by train as much as possible in doing so.

All the planning, organization and running of these Railtours is undertaken on a voluntary basis by experienced members who have "done it all before". The Society contracts directly with overseas service providers.

All this generally ensures that we visit destinations of real interest to our Railtourists, can offer "Optional Activities" to those who prefer to be organized, provide a balance between travelling and free days and maximizes "value for money" for everybody travelling!

Further information on future Railtours including more detailed itineraries, Booking Forms and Conditions of Booking and Travel may be obtained by calling the Society's Office and Clubrooms at (09) 636 9361 or by emailing secretary@railfan.org.nz

The 2012 Alaska Railtour - 23 days: 10 May to 1 June 2012

This is an invitation to you to take part in a third repeat (and probably the last for the foreseeable future) of our April/May 2005 and May/June 2008 Railtours - two Railtours that the 118 members who travelled with us then generally agreed were our most successful Railtours ever!

Download the Brochure & Booking Form

The Eastern Europe Railtour 2012 - 21 days: 8 June to 28 June 2012

Munich - Zagreb - Split - Budapest - Vienna - Prague - Berlin - Amsterdam - London

Join us on a Railtour to exotic new destinations in Eastern Europe where cultures are different! Fly from Auckland via North America or Asia to Munich Germany direct, or fly to London and then continue on to Munich.

Spend two free days in and around Munich before we commence our rail travel proper on Monday 11th June. This first journey will be a full daytime trip by 'International Express" across Germany, Austria and Slovenia to Zagreb in Croatia.

Download the Brochure & Booking Form

Last updated 17 December 2011 - Railway Enthusiasts Society