Train Journeys and Scenic Connections from Wellington
Train journeys from Wellington offer a seamless way to link the North and South Islands while soaking in New Zealand’s incredible landscapes. Travel north on the Northern Explorer train toward Auckland, passing volcanic plateaus, rolling farmland, and dramatic river valleys. Head south by ferry aboard the Interislander, crossing the Cook Strait to Picton, where the Coastal Pacific train continues along the Kaikōura coastline toward Christchurch with views of mountains and ocean on either side.
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Rail and coach tours departing from Wellington offer flexible ways to experience even more of the country. Options include multi-day journeys between Auckland and Wellington that combine the Northern Explorer with guided overland travel, as well as scenic tours across the South Island linking Christchurch, Queenstown, and the West Coast. Both Classic and Signature tours blend rail travel with sightseeing, ensuring a relaxed and scenic way to see New Zealand’s natural wonders.
