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A train crossing a bridge over a body of water with mountains in the background. 2
A sunset view from a balcony overlooking a beach with a road and greenery. 3
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A train crossing a bridge over a valley. 5
By Great Journeys New Zealand

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Price is P 10,045 per adult
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Features

  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • New Zealand's longest running passenger service, the Northern Explorer is a long distance scenic train service running between Auckland and Wellington. Experience the extremes of New Zealand's scenery, from the fertile farmlands of Waikato to the volcanic peaks of the Central Plateau and the sparkling Kapiti Coast.

Activity location

  • Northern Explorer Train
    • Bunny Street
    • 6011, Wellington, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Auckland Strand
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Scenic

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Auckland to Wellington: 10.5 hour train journey from Auckland to Wellington

Starting time: 7:45
Price details
P 10,044.51 x 2 AdultsP 20,089.02
Total
Price is P 20,089.02

Scenic Plus

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Scenic Plus
Included Food and Beverage

Starting time: 7:45
Price details
P 21,111.10 x 2 AdultsP 42,222.20
Total
Price is P 42,222.20

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Inclusions
    GPS triggered audio commentary
  • Inclusions
    One Way Rail Journey
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Exclusions
    Food and Drinks (available to purchase)
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if travelling with a wheelchair.
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure and check in at the station to receive your boarding pass
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Travel through rolling green farmland, past quaint country towns and along rocky coasts. The journey through Tongariro National Park, with its three spectacular volcanic mountains- Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu- is a highlight, a place of extremes and surprises, where snow-blanketed fields, ancient lava flows and dense beech forests can be seen side by side. Traverse stunning river gorges and wind through the Raurimu Spiral near National Park, an amazing feat of railway engineering.  While on board enjoy the journey in award winning world class carriages with specially designed seats. Awaken your senses in the open air viewing decks or sit back and enjoy the GPS triggered audio commentary available through headphones at every seat. All trains have a licensed café carriage providing snacks and light meals.

Location

Activity location

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    Northern Explorer Train
    • Bunny Street
    • 6011, Wellington, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Auckland Strand
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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