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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Doubtful Sounds Wilderness Cruise

Travel with us to the heart of Fiordland National Park and take in the beauty and vastness of remote Doubtful Sound on our Wilderness Cruise. It will take your breath away as you experience its deep wilderness. A 3 hour...

Tour Code:DSM
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Doubtful Sounds Wilderness Cruise

Travel with us to the heart of Fiordland National Park and take in the beauty and vastness of remote Doubtful Sound on our Wilderness Cruise. It will take your breath away as you experience its deep wilderness. A 3 hour...

Tour Code:DSM
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Taste of Waiheke Tour

Taste the best of Waiheke Island in one day on this popular best-value tour. You’ll visit some of the island’s most iconic destinations, including three wineries and artisanal producers. What's included Ligh...

Tour Code:TOW
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Milford Sound Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

Enjoy Milford Sound’s awe-inspiring scenery from the comfort of modern, spacious vessels.Scenic Cruise vessels have purpose-built observation lounges and large decks, so you can be sure you’ll get some great ...

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Stewart Island Ferry & Coach - Invercargill to Stewart Island

You’ll zip across Foveaux Strait between Bluff and Stewart Island in just one hour aboard comfortable catamarans. Daily coach connections are available from Invercargill.It’s an interesting stretch of water, ...

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Stewart Island Ferry & Coach - Stewart Island to Invercargill

You’ll zip across Foveaux Strait between Bluff and Stewart Island in just one hour aboard comfortable catamarans. Daily coach connections are available to Invercargill. It’s an interesting stretch of water, h...

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Stewart Island Ferry & Coach - Stewart Island to Invercargill

You’ll zip across Foveaux Strait between Bluff and Stewart Island in just one hour aboard comfortable catamarans. Daily coach connections are available to Invercargill. It’s an interesting stretch of water, h...

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Milford Sound Scenic Cruise - Milford Return

Enjoy Milford Sound’s awe-inspiring scenery from the comfort of modern, spacious vessels. Scenic Cruise vessels have purpose-built observation lounges and large decks, so you can be sure you’ll get some great...

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Waiheke Ferry - Auckland to Waiheke Open Return

Only a 40 minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland, Waiheke Island boasts beautiful beaches, bohemian artists and award-winning vineyards, olive groves and restaurants. It’s a great day trip from Auckland as w...

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Rangitoto Island Ferry Day Trip

Rangitoto Island sits majestically just off the Auckland coast, a short 25 minute cruise from downtown Auckland. Visible from Mission Bay to Cheltenham Beach, this 600 year old volcano boasts a unique landscape of rugged...

Tour Code:RAI