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Wellington suburban train services -
For fare and timetable information, please phone Metlink on
0800-801-700 tollfree in New Zealand or click for online train
timetables and fares within
Wellington and greater Wellington area.
The Capital Connection and
The Wairarapa Connection train services are commuter
rail services, so reservations are not required. Tickets for these trains are
available from Tranz Metro ticket office - Wellington Railway Station,
Masterton Railway Station, Featherston Railway Station and Palmerston North
Railway Station or from the respective Train Manager's on the day of travel. |
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| Long Distance Passenger Train Services | |
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The Overlander Train |
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The
Overlander
train is
a rail 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. You 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 on The Overlander train are centrally heated/air conditioned, with 'Airline' style reclining seats, with large panoramic windows giving sweeping views of the magnificent North Island. The Overlander train has a Buffet Carriage, offering a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snacks and light meals plus 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. The Overlander train is a reserved seating 'One Class/Non-smoking' service. The Overlander train does not operate of Christmas Day - 25 December. Please click for timetable information and online reservations. |
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| The Coastal Connection |
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One of the world's most scenic train journeys,
this rail journey takes you from New
Zealand's capital - Wellington, crossing Cook Strait - a 30 km strip
of water that separates the
North and
South Islands of New Zealand, through the
picturesque Marlborough Sounds, where you board the TranzCoastal train from
Picton to Kaikoura or Christchurch. Full Day Travel - Wellington
to Kaikoura or Christchurch - |
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