4th May 2026 Mainlander / PTGThe Mainlander is introducing a series of winter weekend rail journeys across the South Island, with six limited departures scheduled between July and September 2026.
27th January 2026 Mainlander / PTGPounamu Tourism Group’s The Mainlander has added new South Island journeys to its 2026 schedule following a sold-out Invercargill tour, with two further trips now open for booking.
1st December 2025 Mainlander / PTG / RailThe Mainlander’s inaugural service will run from 20-23 January 2026.
17th July 2025 Leisure Tours / PTGThe ITO’s founder tells the Ticker that he has mixed feelings but the time is right to move on.
16th July 2025 Leisure Tours / PTGPTG says the multi-million dollar deal is part of a “robust growth strategy” for the rail tour company.
7th December 2021 Food / PTGPounamu Tourism Group has opened what it says is “New Zealand’s most extensive collections of craft chocolate brands”.
19th July 2021 PTG / RailThe first tour would hit the tracks in March 2022.
16th July 2021 PTG / RailHistoric steam train can now operate commercially on the 14km Kingston to Fairlight railway.
4th May 2021 PTG / RailPounamu Tourism Group’s inaugural Great Southern Steam Train Tour has hit the tracks running exceeding forecasts of its economic impact with sell-out excursions.
