Northern Explorer Train Journey from Wellington to Auckland
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New Zealand's longest running passenger service, the Northern Explorer is a long distance scenic train service running between Wellington and Auckland. 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.
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
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. Please have your Viator Voucher ready for inspection.
Chính sách hủy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Bao gồm
All taxes, fees and handling charges
GPS triggered audio commentary
One Way Rail Journey
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Cần Quan Tâm
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 (at own expense)
Tùy chọn
Scenic
Wellington to Auckland: 10.5 hour train journey from Wellington to Auckland
Scenic Plus
Scenic Plus
Includes Food and Beverage
Đánh giá
507 đánh giá
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Poor weather, long journey.
SilverSea05,
23 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
2.00Tedious, 12 hours in rain &wind & had to complete the final 2 hrs by bus due to the weather conditions. Crew pretty much absent throughout journey and not terribly pleasant or helpful. Guess it’s different for Scenic Plus passengers? Food microwaved & expensive. I imagine with fair weather the views would be worth the journey/ price…but perhaps not.
Terrible Agent Service – Avoid Viator for Train Bookings
Akila M,
4 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
1.00I am extremely disappointed with Viator as a booking agent for my Northern Explorer train (Scenic Plus) journey. While the train experience itself was wonderful, Viator failed in their responsibilities as an intermediary. Firstly, I clearly provided my dietary requirements; I am a vegetarian who does not consume eggs or fish. However, the train staff showed me their records, and there was no information passed on from Viator. Thankfully, the staff onboard were kind enough to accommodate me at the last minute, but this was entirely due to their efforts, not Viator’s. Secondly, there was a major change to the journey due to maintenance, the train only ran as far as Hamilton, and we were then transferred to a bus to complete the trip. This is crucial information that Viator should have communicated to me beforehand. Instead, I only found out upon arrival at the station, which was extremely unprofessional and frustrating. The train ride itself was amazing, but Viator, as an agent, failed miserably in both communication and service. I would not recommend booking through them, as they clearly cannot be relied upon to pass on important information or provide proper customer care.
Very disappointed.
Resort01521017950,
16 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
2.00This was a disappointment after my first trip. There was very little help at the Wellington station. As a solo traveller I was seated with another solo traveller despite there being several free rows in the carriage. I was unable to get any help accessing WiFi until I managed a different route myself. Th food was expensive and virtually inedible. I will not be doing this journey again.
The magical Scenic Plus experience on the Northerner from Wellington to Auckland!
Happiness08248355228,
15 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00From check in to departure, we were treated like royalty. The scenic plus carriage is beautiful, the food is amazing, the temperature remained comfortable, the carriage was quiet from outside noise and the staff members very engaging and professional. The information available on the app is well worth logging into, and the use of free Wi-Fi was perfect to keep track of our travels. The staff members were very engaging, very knowledgeable and very professional. The food selection throughout the journey, was beautifully presented and sourced from areas in NZ that we passed through on our 11 hour journey! The scenic plus experience as well worth the money paid. I suggest you put it on your bucket list!
No one told me where to...
Eryl S,
4 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
4.00No one told me where to pick up the ticket, and the information booth was closed. Had to ask a train manager but luckily she helped. Views and train ride were remarkably beautiful. I recommend booking it through somewhere else.
scenic plus is NO NO
162jagt,
19 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
1.00scenic plus of this train is not worth it. they are serving microwave meals on the name of fine dine.. not worth it all ,,too much over priced ,,, for nothing
Scenic Plus Experience
lindabQ575XX,
31 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
4.00We traveled scenic plus. The journey was highlighted by the excellent on board service and quality of food and drink. Our host Jaiden gave us an insight into Maori culture, history and customs, this was an added bonus especially how it related to the train carriage we were in. The onboard facilities made our journey very comfortable. The scenery was spectacular and merits the price of the ticket, giving good value for money. The only aggravating factor that we would have preferred not to experience was the unnecessary noise from electronic devices of two fellow passengers who, despite onboard information and intervention from the carriage attendants the noise continued. It resulted in other passengers moving seats. The silent policy should have been enforced but wasn't, this didn't totally spoil our journey. THANK YOU TO THE CARRIAGE CREW WE REALLY APPRECIATED HOW YOU LOOKED AFTER US.
A North Island memorable journey
saul r,
7 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00An extraordinary journey that allowed us to view the north island in complete comfort. Very attentive staff, everyone and particularly our conductor, Bruce, provided utmost hospitality and care until the very end. The dining wagon was well stocked at reasonable prices. The toilet for people with disabilities is excellent.
Relaxing Enjoyable Stress-free once in a lifetime Journey
315nikkio,
3 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Staff and crew were warm and welcoming... A wonderful way to see the beauty of our country...Cafe had an array of wonderful food to choose from and great coffee....seats were comfortable and been able to walk around and out to the viewing Carriage was a delight ..altho extremely chilly.. One of the highlights of my trip is BRUCE the duty manager...this man couldn't do any more for you if he tried....he changed our seats so we would be more comfortable and his commentaries on up coming sites was filled with wonderful knowledge and humor.....After arriving in Auckland 11 and a half hrs later,.... Bruce still went above and beyond... he waited with us all to make sure we got to our taxi's..Ubers and tour buses safely before finishing for the day..... This journey is extremely worthwhile even just to meet Bruce 🚂🚃🚞
Best experience ever
Seaside43719502175,
7 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 great and friendly service great food and beverages spectacular views/senary love it and the Crew/team are tops
Từ NZ$253.75
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