Northern Explorer Train New Zealand

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(719) · Attractions & activities in Wellington, New Zealand
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Our scenic carriages showcase New Zealand's famous scenery through enormous panoramic windows and glass ceiling skylights. We offer a true …

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May 4, 2024
its a nice trip no commentry comfortable seats tables you can eat at there is a cafe carrage where you can buy food and drink and a viewing carFull review by mdc12963
Jan 13, 2024
This was a great experience. We took the train from Wellington to Auckland Strand and although the ride was a bit bumpy, the scenery makes up for it. The food in the cafeteria was also affordable, de…Full review by Travel24450867626
Oct 8, 2023
The whole journey experience was very well managed from quick and easy check at the strand Auckland, adequate and reasonable on board food, comfortable seats, regular rubbish collection, clean toilet…Full review by MikeFo

Questions & answers

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Hi, is it safe for me with Northern Explorer back to back with my flight out of New Zealand? - Wellington-Auckland …
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Hi, is it safe for me with Northern Explorer back to back with my flight out of New Zealand? - Wellington-Auckland Papakura via Northern Explorer: 0755am-0555pm and my flight out of New Zealand at 0120am? - I noted that there might be unforeseen circumstances, has there been delay of more than 5 hours on Northern Explorer in December? Thank you!
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5 hours is a long time. I doubt there are that much delays in this service. When I took it they were spot on Time.
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is the northern explorer going from wellington to auckland sunday 25th august 2019
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The Northern Explorer runs northbound from Wellington on Wednesdays, Friday and Sunday departing at 7:55 am. Google "greatjourneysofnz".
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Answer by 19Lucy14 · Aug 7, 2019
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Hi, I am travelling from Auckland to Ohakune by train followed by bus to Wanganui on the same day. How do I get to the …
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Hi, I am travelling from Auckland to Ohakune by train followed by bus to Wanganui on the same day. How do I get to the Intercity bus stop on 27 Clyde Street from the train station ?
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No idea, sorry.
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Answer by Charlie W · Jan 1, 2022
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Can anyone recommend when it's the best time of the year to take this train journey?
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Hello, We took the journey in mid November 2018. It was a perfect weather day.
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What is the best side of the train to sit on to view the mountains going from auckland to wellington
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The left hand side would be better
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