Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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)
Departure Point
Wellington Station Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, Nieuw-Zeeland
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
richarda850
17 Apr 2023
I enjoyed the scenic trip with ever changing scenery. It is long at 11 hours and was quite slow getting into Auckland. The carriage was spacious and the high windows great for gazing out. The look out car was perfect for photos if a bit cold and windy but that didn’t stop lots of people from using it.
Jan A
07 Apr 2023
Relaxing trip to Tongariro National Park. Left Auckland and arrived at the National Park on time. Nice variety of food offered. Be aware - NO transportation at National Park train station and the cafe there is closed. Make arrangements with a shuttle service to pick you up.
Trip16354264406
02 Apr 2023
A very relaxing journey down to Wellington, The views were amazing coverd with a good commentary regarding the historyof the area. Thcarriages were nice and clean and comfortable. The food though was just ok, i feel a little more thought needs to go into the menu.
This tour in
North Island
is organized by
KiwiRail LTD
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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