Rail in New Zealand
4 guides
Northern Explorer Review: Auckland to Wellington in Scenic Class
KiwiRail's all-day run across the North Island - the Northern Explorer reviewed in Scenic class, with the open-air viewing car verdict.
New Zealand by Train: Coastal Pacific Train from Christchurch to Picton
The Coastal Pacific between Picton and Christchurch: 350 km of coastline and the Kaikoura Ranges, what the carriages are like, and when to go.
Interislander Ferry: Crossing New Zealand's Cook Strait
The Interislander across the Cook Strait between Wellington and Picton: booking, the crossing, and what to expect when it turns rough.
New Zealand by Train: Northern Explorer Train from Auckland to Wellington
The Northern Explorer is celebrated as one of the world's top scenic train journeys, and with good reason.