The Overlander Rail Service between Auckland and Wellington. The Overlander train is a daily rail service operating between Wellington, the harbor capital and Auckland, New Zealand's biggest city, through the heart of the North Island. In just one day, you pass through fertile rolling farmland, lush forests, across the volcanic plateau of the central North Island, over stunning river gorges and sprawling plains and through a host of small, out of the way, rural settlements.

The Overlander Rail Service between Auckland and Wellington - Auckland and concludes Wellington, New Zealand

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Duration:12 hours
Price: Starting from around NZ $49.00 per person
The Overlander train is a daily rail service operating between Wellington, the harbor capital and Auckland, New Zealand's biggest city, through the heart of the North Island. In just one day, you pass through fertile rolling farmland, lush forests, across the volcanic plateau of the central North Island, over stunning river gorges and sprawling plains and through a host of small, out of the way, rural settlements.

The Overlander see it all in one day.

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 the 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.

Please note: The Overlander Steam Engine will operate on the below dates.

  • May 17, 31
  • June 14, 28
  • July 12, 26
  • August 09, 23
  • September 06, 20
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