New Zealand Travel Scenic Passes are available for travel on all 3 train services and ferry travel
Valid for travel to 30 June 2026

If you‘re not sure when you’d like to travel, the Freedom Pass is for you. A New Zealand Travel Team Rail Pass is a flexible ‘Book As You Go’ travel pass that allows you to travel one way North to South or South to North on New Zealand’s 3 long-distance passenger train services between Auckland and Wellington, Picton to Christchurch, Christchurch to Greymouth and ferry sailing/s between the North and South Islands by purchasing the number of ‘Travel’ days you want to use and travel whenever it suits, for up to 2 months from the date of your first journey.

New Zealand Travel Scenic Pass is suited for independent travellers, families or small groups, who are travelling together on the same routes, to the same destinations.

Reservations for train & ferry services are compulsory and should be made as soon as possible to avoid disappointment and no later than 72 Hours prior to the travel date to secure you a seat.  Reservations are subject to availability and can be made by emailing our New Zealand Travel Team.

Please note each traveller needs his or her own pass.

Low Season Fares are valid on 2 trains Northern Explorer, TranzAlpine and a one-way ferry sailing between the North and South Islands
Travel must be commenced and completed between 01 June 2025 and 20 September 2026

Choose a fixed-term pass for 7, 14, or 21 days and travel on two long-distance scenic trains and ferry sailing/s between the North and South Islands. This is perfect if you want to explore over 1 week, and want to be able to use the train on any of these days. Fixed-term pass travel days commence from the start date specified when purchasing, and you can book your trips via email or by phoning us.

Reservations for train & ferry services are compulsory and should be made as soon as possible to avoid disappointment and no later than 72 Hours prior to the travel date to secure you a seat.  Reservations are subject to availability and can be made by contacting our New Zealand Travel Team. 

Reservations are subject to availability and can be made by contacting our New Zealand Travel Team.

Please note each traveler needs his or her own pass.