Important travel update regarding the Northern Explorer train

 

We wish to inform our valued passengers of an important update for those planning to travel on the Northern Explorer train during the upcoming scheduled network upgrade periods.

Affected Dates:

15 January 2025 to 27 January 2025

12 April 2025 to 28 April 2025

 

Impact on Travel: During these periods, the tracks between Auckland Strand Railway Station and Hamilton will be closed for train travel due to essential upgrade work to prepare for the City Rail Link's opening in 2026.

From Auckland to Hamilton: Passengers will transfer by bus from Auckland Strand or Papakura Station to Hamilton Station.

From Hamilton to Auckland: Passengers will transfer by bus from Hamilton Station to either Papakura or Auckland Strand Station.

 

Important Update for All Bookings Until 27 January 2025:

All bookings made up to and including 27 January 2025 (both old and new) will automatically receive a replacement bus service for the affected section of the route.

For April 2025 travel, we are currently accepting bookings to and from Hamilton only, and passengers should consider alternative transport to and from Auckland.

 

Scenic Routes Unaffected: 
Rest assured, you will not miss a significant portion of the scenic route, as the most picturesque parts of the journey are located south of Hamilton. The train journey between Hamilton and Wellington will operate as usual, allowing you to experience the breathtaking landscapes and highlights that make this journey unforgettable.

 

Alternative Travel Options: For travelers not included in the transfer bus:

Consider arranging private transportation between Auckland and Hamilton.

Local bus or coach services may be available as an alternative.

If you need assistance identifying suitable travel options, don't hesitate to get in touch with our New Zealand Travel Team for guidance.

 

Flexibility for Travelers: To accommodate your needs, we offer the following options:

Reschedule your travel to a future date.

Request a 100% refund if you prefer not to travel.

 

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this disruption and remain committed to providing as much assistance as possible.

For further inquiries or assistance with your travel plans, please contact our New Zealand Travel Team.

Our friendly New Zealand Travel Team is available from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (New Zealand Time) Monday - Sunday, excluding public holidays.

For assistance and reservations during our opening hours contact our New Zealand Travel Team by email or phone.  To cancel a reservation, please email us at info@newzealandtravelteam.com before 72hrs or 3 days from the travel date.

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National Train Timetables

Trains Departing from Auckland

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Wellington
7:45 AM
6:25 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Hamilton
7:45 AM
10:05 AM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Otorohanga (Waitomo)
7:45 AM
10:45 AM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
National Park
7:45 AM
1:10 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Ohakune
7:45 AM
1:40 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

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Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Palmerston North
7:45 AM
4:20 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

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Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Paraparaumu
7:45 AM
5:30 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

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Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Taumarunui
7:45 AM
12:20 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

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Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Hamilton

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Otorohanga (Waitomo)
10:05 AM
10:45 AM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
National Park
10:05 AM
1:10 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

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Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Ohakune
10:05 AM
1:40 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

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Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Palmerston North
10:05 AM
4:20 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

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Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Paraparaumu
10:05 AM
5:30 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

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Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Wellington
10:05 AM
6:25 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

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Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Taumarunui
10:05 AM
12:20 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

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Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Paraparaumu
10:15 AM
5:29 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

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Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Papakura
4:25 PM
5:55 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

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Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Auckland
4:25 PM
7:00 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Blenheim

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Picton
12:10 PM
12:40 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the South Islands largest city Christchurch, through Kaikoura - the home of whale watching ...

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton
Christchurch
2:05 PM
7:30 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the delightful port of Picton - the gateway to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to ...

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch
Rangiora
2:05 PM
6:45 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the delightful port of Picton - the gateway to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to ...

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch
Kaikoura
2:05 PM
4:15 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the delightful port of Picton - the gateway to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to ...

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Christchurch

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Kaikoura
7:00 AM
7:30 PM
Daily

THE NEXT COASTAL PACIFIC SEASON IS SCHEDULED TO RUN FROM 29 SEPTEMBER 2022 TO 31 MARCH 2023 AND WILL OPERATE THURSDAY to SUNDAY ...

Coastal Pacific Day Excursion - Christchurch-Kaikoura-Christchurch
Picton
7:00 AM
12:40 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the South Islands largest city Christchurch, through Kaikoura - the home of whale watching ...

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton
Kaikoura
7:00 AM
9:50 AM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the South Islands largest city Christchurch, through Kaikoura - the home of whale watching ...

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton
Blenheim
7:00 AM
12:10 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the South Islands largest city Christchurch, through Kaikoura - the home of whale watching ...

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton
Picton
7:00 AM
7:30 PM
Daily

THE NEXT COASTAL PACIFIC SEASON IS SCHEDULED TO RUN FROM 29 SEPTEMBER 2022 TO 31 MARCH 2023 AND WILL OPERATE THURSDAY TO SUNDAY EXCEPT ...

Coastal Pacific Day Excursion- Christchurch-Picton-Christchurch
Greymouth
8:15 AM
1:10 PM
Daily

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TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth
Arthurs Pass
8:15 AM
10:40 AM
Daily

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TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth
Greymouth
8:15 AM
7:00 PM
Daily

The Christchurch to Greymouth day excursion is a scenic rail journey on the Tranz Alpine train from Christchurch to Greymouth ...

TranzAlpine Day Excursion - Christchurch-Greymouth-Christchurch
Arthurs Pass
8:15 AM
7:00 PM
Daily

The Christchurch to Arthurs Pass day excursion is a scenic rail journey on the Tranz Alpine train from Christchurch to ...

TranzAlpine Day Excursion - Christchurch-Arthurs Pass-Christchurch
Moana (Lake Brunner)
8:15 AM
12:15 PM
Daily

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TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Trains Departing from Greymouth

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Christchurch
2:15 PM
7:00 PM
Daily

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TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch
Arthurs Pass
2:15 PM
4:30 PM
Daily

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TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch
Rolleston
2:15 PM
6:35 PM
Daily

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TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch
Darfield
2:15 PM
6:10 PM
Daily

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TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch
Springfield
2:15 PM
5:45 PM
Daily

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TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch
Moana (Lake Brunner)
2:15 PM
3:05 PM
Daily

Climb aboard one of the world’s most famous train journeys, between Greymouth and Christchurch and vice versa.  ...

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Kaikoura

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Blenheim
10:00 AM
12:10 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the South Islands largest city Christchurch, through Kaikoura - the home of whale watching ...

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton
Picton
10:00 AM
12:40 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the South Islands largest city Christchurch, through Kaikoura - the home of whale watching ...

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton
Rangiora
4:25 PM
6:45 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the delightful port of Picton - the gateway to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to ...

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch
Christchurch
4:25 PM
7:30 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the delightful port of Picton - the gateway to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to ...

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Trains Departing from National Park

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Ohakune
1:10 PM
1:40 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Palmerston North
1:10 PM
4:20 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Paraparaumu
1:10 PM
5:30 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Wellington
1:10 PM
6:25 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Otorohanga (Waitomo)
1:15 PM
3:44 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Hamilton
1:15 PM
4:29 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Papakura
1:15 PM
5:55 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Auckland
1:15 PM
7:00 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Taumarunui
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Ohakune

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
National Park
12:45 PM
1:14 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Otorohanga (Waitomo)
12:45 PM
3:44 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Hamilton
12:45 PM
4:29 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Papakura
12:45 PM
5:55 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Auckland
12:45 PM
7:00 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Taumarunui
12:45 PM
2:10 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Palmerston North
1:40 PM
4:20 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Paraparaumu
1:40 PM
5:30 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Wellington
1:40 PM
6:25 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Otorohanga (Waitomo)

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
National Park
10:45 AM
1:10 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Ohakune
10:45 AM
1:40 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Palmerston North
10:45 AM
4:20 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Paraparaumu
10:45 AM
5:30 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Wellington
10:45 AM
6:25 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Taumarunui
10:45 AM
12:20 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Hamilton
3:45 PM
4:25 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Papakura
3:45 PM
5:55 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Auckland
3:45 PM
7:00 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Palmerston North

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Ohakune
10:00 AM
12:44 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
National Park
10:00 AM
1:14 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Otorohanga (Waitomo)
10:00 AM
3:44 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Hamilton
10:00 AM
4:29 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Papakura
10:00 AM
5:55 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Auckland
10:00 AM
7:00 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Taumarunui
10:00 AM
2:10 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Paraparaumu
4:20 PM
5:30 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

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Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Wellington
4:20 PM
6:25 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

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Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Paraparaumu

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Palmerston North
8:45 AM
9:59 AM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Ohakune
8:45 AM
12:44 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

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Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
National Park
8:45 AM
1:14 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Otorohanga (Waitomo)
8:45 AM
3:44 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Hamilton
8:45 AM
4:29 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Papakura
8:45 AM
5:55 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Auckland
8:45 AM
7:00 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Taumarunui
8:45 AM
2:10 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Picton

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Christchurch
1:40 PM
7:30 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the delightful port of Picton - the gateway to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to ...

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch
Blenheim
1:40 PM
2:05 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the delightful port of Picton - the gateway to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to ...

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch
Kaikoura
1:40 PM
4:15 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the delightful port of Picton - the gateway to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to ...

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch
Rangiora
1:40 PM
6:45 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the delightful port of Picton - the gateway to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to ...

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Wellington

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Auckland
7:55 AM
7:00 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Palmerston North
7:55 AM
10:00 AM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Ohakune
7:55 AM
12:45 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
National Park
7:55 AM
1:15 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Otorohanga (Waitomo)
7:55 AM
3:45 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Hamilton
7:55 AM
4:25 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Papakura
7:55 AM
5:55 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Taumarunui
7:55 AM
2:10 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Rolleston

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Greymouth
8:35 AM
1:10 PM
Daily

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TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth
Arthurs Pass
8:35 AM
10:40 AM
Daily

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TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Arthurs Pass

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Moana (Lake Brunner)
10:50 AM
12:15 PM
Daily

Climb aboard one of the world’s most famous train journeys, between Christchurch and Greymouth and vice versa. Cross ...

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth
Greymouth
10:50 AM
1:10 PM
Daily

Climb aboard one of the world’s most famous train journeys, between Christchurch and Greymouth and vice versa. Cross ...

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth
Christchurch
4:35 PM
7:00 PM
Daily

Climb aboard one of the world’s most famous train journeys, between Greymouth and Christchurch and vice versa.  ...

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch
Rolleston
4:35 PM
6:35 PM
Daily

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TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Trains Departing from Rangiora

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Kaikoura
7:30 AM
9:50 AM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the South Islands largest city Christchurch, through Kaikoura - the home of whale watching ...

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton
Blenheim
7:30 AM
12:10 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the South Islands largest city Christchurch, through Kaikoura - the home of whale watching ...

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton
Picton
7:30 AM
12:40 PM
Daily

The Coastal Pacific train operates between the South Islands largest city Christchurch, through Kaikoura - the home of whale watching ...

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Trains Departing from Papakura

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Palmerston North
8:35 AM
4:20 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Wellington
8:35 AM
6:25 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Paraparaumu
8:35 AM
5:30 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Ohakune
8:35 AM
1:40 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
National Park
8:35 AM
1:10 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Otorohanga (Waitomo)
8:35 AM
10:45 AM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Hamilton
8:35 AM
10:05 AM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Taumarunui
8:35 AM
12:20 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Taumarunui

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
National Park
12:20 PM
1:10 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Ohakune
12:20 PM
1:40 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Palmerston North
12:20 PM
4:20 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Paraparaumu
12:20 PM
5:30 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Wellington
12:20 PM
6:25 PM
Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington
Otorohanga (Waitomo)
2:10 PM
3:45 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Hamilton
2:10 PM
4:25 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Papakura
2:10 PM
5:55 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland
Auckland
2:10 PM
7:00 PM
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Experience the North Island’s extraordinary range of scenery in one journey, the Northern Explorer takes you through rolling ...

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Moana (Lake Brunner)

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Greymouth
12:15 PM
1:10 PM
Daily

Climb aboard one of the world’s most famous train journeys, between Christchurch and Greymouth and vice versa. Cross ...

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth
Darfield
3:10 PM
6:10 PM
Daily

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TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch
Rolleston
3:10 PM
6:35 PM
Daily

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TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch
Christchurch
3:10 PM
7:00 PM
Daily

Climb aboard one of the world’s most famous train journeys, between Greymouth and Christchurch and vice versa.  ...

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Springfield

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Greymouth
9:20 AM
1:10 PM
Daily

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TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Trains Departing from Darfield

Destination
Departs
Arrives
Frequency
Remarks
Train
Greymouth
8:55 AM
1:10 PM
Daily

Climb aboard one of the world’s most famous train journeys, between Christchurch and Greymouth and vice versa. Cross ...

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth