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Tickets can be purchased on board from the Train manager on the day of travel, or from a Capital Connection ticketing agent.

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The compact capital is easy to get to know

One of the best ways to begin discovering Wellington’s many distractions is to simply walk around. With the hills on one side and the harbour on the other, everything’s relatively close. 

Sights to look out for along the way include Parliament’s beehive, Lambton Quay, the heart of Wellington’s commercial and retail area, the famous Cable Car that climbs to Kelburn and the Botanic Gardens. Civic Square, Te Papa and its wonderful waterfront location, Bohemian Cuba Street, the many bars of Courtenay Place and the beaches of stylish Oriental Bay.

Get a bit more mobile and take to the hills for amazing views from Mount Victoria. Maybe head for the Miramar Weta cave to see some of the sheer genius that Wellington’s thriving feature film industry is capable of. Or visit Zealandia a unique eco-sanctuary for rare NZ wildlife, including the tuatara.

Northern Explorer

A remarkable, ever-changing journey into the North Island's heartland and across NZ's volcanic plateau.

Capital Connection

Explore parts of the lower North Island

Wellington Break

It’s the coolest little capital in the world, come and see for yourself.

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Auckland

Auckland

Start or stop off in the heart the city

Punakaiki tour

Drive one of the world's most scenic roads and experience the West Coast in all it's raw power.

Queen Charlotte Track

One of NZ’s great walks

Britomart Station

Auckland has the impressive Britomart station, follow the signs underground to the Northern Explorer on Platform Three.

Christchurch

Plenty of places to stay and activities to enjoy

iSite

Find activities, transport and accommodation

Wellington

NZ’s creative, cultural and compact capital

The Capital of Cool

Get your fill of Wellington’s fun, food and festivals

Wellington Station

Arrive and depart from the heart of the capital

Zealandia

Wellington’s sanctuary in the city for rare NZ wildlife

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Wellington