Travel on the Northern Explorer through the heart of New Zealand’s North Island on this epic 648 km journey between Auckland and Wellington. Whether you begin in the north or the south, you’ll experience a diverse and ever-changing landscape – from quaint towns and rolling farmland to lush forests and mountain ranges. Along the way, you’ll wind up the historic Raurimu Spiral, cross mighty viaducts, and ascend the Central Plateau, framed by the three volcanic peaks of Tongariro National Park. Sit back in comfort as the Northern Explorer reveals the country’s geological and cultural heart – a moving panorama from city skylines to volcanic wilderness and on to the coastal capital.
Stations: Auckland, Hamilton, Otorohanga, Taumarunui, Tongariro National Park, Ohakune, Palmerston
North, Wellington.
Wellington is New Zealand’s capital – compact, creative, and full of character....