Northern Explorer Train

Auckland, Wellington
All year round

Explore the rural heart of New Zealand’s North Island on this epic 648km journey from Auckland to Wellington by train. 

The Northern Explorer train connects multicultural Auckland with bustling capital, Wellington. With unique blends of international prestige and local culture, both are excellent places to start or finish your adventure. See the scenic wonders of Middle Earth, soar over towering viaducts, across the high plains of the volcanic plateau, and beneath three mighty volcanoes. Book a journey like no other by travelling in either direction from Auckland to Wellington or Wellington to Auckland.

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Northern Explorer Train

ACCESSIBILITY

General

Scenic Class carriages are designed to make everyone feel comfortable. So if you are travelling on the Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific or TranzAlpine trains with a wheelchair, powerchair or mobility scooter, then you can sit in one of the specially designed wheelchair spaces in the spacious and convenient Scenic Cafe carriage. All scenic train carriages are fitted with hearing loops. To activate your built in transformer, select the ‘T’ switch on the hearing aid. The hearing loop will boost the PA sound levels within the carriages. Certified assistance dogs are also welcome aboard.

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