Tranz Scenic Overlander (North Island)
The Overlander - Auckland to Wellington - See it all in one day.
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE INTERIOR
The Overlander is a journey through the heart of the North Island, travelling between Auckland - New Zealand's largest city and home of the Sky Tower, to Wellington - New Zealand's arts and culture capital.
Along the way you pass the Central North Island ski towns of National Park and Ohakune, popular with young and old alike. You also see fantastic views of New Zealand farmland, the volcanic plateau, Mount Ruapehu, the world famous Raurimu Spiral, and stunning river gorges - all from our panoramic windows or open air viewing decks allowing you the best possible views.
All carriages feature large panoramic windows giving sweeping views of the magnificent North Island. The Observation carriage includes a mix of seating including lounge style seating. The lounge style seating is arranged at the very rear of this glass backed carriage enabling you to enjoy a totally unique Overlander experience.
Steam Engine Saturdays Special
Sit back, relax and enjoy a scenic journey with a taste of the past! The Overlander service will be pulled by a steam engine for part of the journey! For more information about steam engine days go to www.tranzscenic.co.nz
Steam Engine Saturday Special dates:
19 May 2007
02, 16 & 30 June 2007
14 & 28 July 2007
11 & 25 August 2007
8 & 22 September 2007
On the dates that the Steam Engine Saturdays are running, there will be a Special Overlander Timetable that will operate.
For more information please go to www.tranzscenic.co.nz
| OFF PEAK TIMETABLE: Operates 3 days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) from 27 April 2007 to 2 December 2007 and from 2 May 2008 to 28 September 2008 PEAK TIMETABLE: Operates 7 days (Monday to Sunday) from 7 December 2007 to 27 April 2008 (excluding Christmas Day) |
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| Auckland depart | 7.25am |
| Middlemore depart | 8.00am |
| Papakura depart | 8.15am |
| Pukekohe depart | 8.30am |
| Hamilton depart | 9.50am |
| Otorohanga depart | 10.25am |
| Te Kuiti depart | 10.40am |
| Taumarunui depart | 12.00pm |
| National Park arrive | 12.50pm |
| National Park depart | 1.35pm |
| Ohakune depart | 2.00pm |
| Marton depart | 4.10pm |
| Feilding depart | 4.35pm |
| Palmerston North depart | 5.00pm |
| Levin depart | 5.40pm |
| Paraparaumu depart | 6.15pm |
| Porirua depart | 7.00pm |
| Wellington arrive | 7.25pm |
| Wellington depart | 7.25am |
| Paraparaumu depart | 8.20am |
| Levin depart | 9.05am |
| Palmerston North depart | 9.45am |
| Feilding depart | 10.00am |
| Marton depart | 10.25am |
| Ohakune depart | 12.35pm |
| National Park arrive | 12.55pm |
| National Park depart | 1.40pm |
| Taumarunui depart | 2.35pm |
| Te Kuiti depart | 3.55pm |
| Otorohanga depart | 4.10pm |
| Hamilton depart | 5.00pm |
| Pukekohe depart | 6.10pm |
| Papakura depart | 6.30pm |
| Middlemore depart | 6.45pm |
| Auckland arrive | 7.20pm |
Reviews / Comments for Tranz Scenic Overlander (North Island)
Rating Averages
Aug 19, 2010
This train trip is quite scenic and a novel experience in NZ, as train travel is not that common. Great way to travel between Auckland and Wellington.
+2 Aug 9, 2010
The Overlander was lot of fun, and travelling by train means you're free to get up and walk around or take pictures from the observation car, have a sleep or eat some food.
+5 Aug 9, 2010
The train trip through the middle of the North Island is quite a bit longer than driving, but you do get to go through that great spirally bit of track near the central plateau.
If you want to stop in special places you may be better off driving, but I enjoyed the train trip.
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