Latest Operational Schedule

COASTAL PACIFIC Operating days: 29 SEPT 2022 – | 02 February - 30th April 2023 7 days a week | 21 SEPT 2023 - 29 April 2024 Thursday to Sunday

NOT OPERATING :01 MAY 2023 - 20 SEPT 2023 | 29 APRIL 2024 - 01 JULY 2024

NORTHERN EXPLORER Operating days: Northbound (Wednesday, Friday & Sunday) | Southbound (Monday, Thursday & Saturday)

TRANZ ALPINE Operating days: 26 DEC 22 – 30 APRIL 23 7 days a week | 28 APRIL 2023 - 28 SEPT 2023 Friday to Monday | 29 SEPT 2023 - 6 MAY 2024 7 days a week | 10 MAY 2024 - 30 JUNE 2024 Friday to Monday

Face masks are no longer mandatory on any of these train services Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific, and Tranz Alpine trains. However, we do recommend you continue wearing facemasks for your own safety while moving around the train. On-board crews will continue to wear facemasks for the time being.

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Ferry travel in New Zealand is a scenic experience

Explore areas in New Zealand that you can only access via water. We offer a full range of ferry services ranging from the Cook Straight ferry that takes you from the Wellington at the bottom of the North Island to Picton at the tip of the South Island or visit the magnificent Milford Sound which draws visitors from all around the world yearly to see this spectacular sight.

Or zip across Foveaux Strait between Bluff and Stewart Island in just one hour aboard comfortable catamarans. Stewart Island is located at the bottom of the south island with daily departures from Bluff or Invercargill.

Explore Waiheke Island, the jewel in the Hauraki Gulf. Only 40 minutes by Fullers Ferry from down Auckland. Waiheke is a stunning island with beautiful beaches, exceptional vineyards and a destination not to be missed.