Northern Explorer
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Auckland centralThe Northern Explorer is around 12 minutes’ walk away from central Auckland's iconic Sky Tower and even closer to the waterfront |
Britomart Transportation CentreThis modern terminal is the arrival and departure point for the Northern Explorer and other transport |
Give a friendly waveThe locals are hard at work, but you'll get a friendly wave back |
Underground wondersExplore Waitomo's magical glowworm caves |
Shades of the shireLush green Waikato landscapes - hills fit for Hobbits |
Raurimu SpiralThis feat of railway engineering designed in 1898 enables the train to climb 221 metres in less than 6 kilometres. |
World Heritage viewsMount Ruapehu, one of three active volcanoes in the World heritage Tongariro National Park |
Make tracks at RuapehuSki the North Island's premier snowfields and take in the mighty Mt Ruapehu |
Above the RangitikeiFollow the dramatic Rangitikei gorge with the help of huge viaducts |
Manawatu’s green heartlandThe train once ran through Palmerston North's main square to get to the station |
Sunsets and sunrisesSpectacular sunrises and sunsets can often be seen as the Northern Explorer travels the Kapiti coastline |
The BeehiveNew Zealand's parliament near the railway station |
Wellington Railway StationWellington Station is right in New Zealand's buzzy and accessible harbour capital |
Bringing the heart of
New Zealand to you
This remarkable, ever-changing daytime journey between
Auckland and Wellington takes you into the heart of the North Island,
through lush green farmland, native forests, over stunning river gorges
and across New Zealand’s Volcanic plateau.
Highlights include Tongariro National Park and the
Raurimu Spiral, an amazing feat of railway engineering.
View the Northern Explorer timetable.
C. Stodart
Auckland, NZ
"Fantastic journey from Auckland to National Park for 2 weeks and return trip. Loved the scenery, the train and the staff were very friendly."
Robert
Newark upon Trent, UK
Wellington Station
Arrive and depart from the heart of the capital
Zealandia
Wellington’s sanctuary in the city for rare NZ wildlife
"For me, the whole enjoyable experience wasn't when I stepped into the Hotel, but when I stepped aboard the KiwiRail service".