The Overlander train is a scenic rail journey through the heart of the North Island travelling between Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city - home of the Sky Tower,  through the central heartland of the North Island to Wellington - New Zealand’s harbour capital and arts, culture centre. 

Along the way, you will see fantastic views of New Zealand farmland, rugged bush landscapes before ascending up the world famous Raurimu Spiral to the volcanic plateau passing the majestic volcanoes of Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu - the home of the North Island Skifields, descending through stunning river gorges to the farming landscapes and rocky sea scapes of the lower North Island – all from the panoramic windows or the open air viewing deck allowing you the best possible views.

Carriages on the Overlander train are centrally heated/air conditioned, with 'Two Seats-Aisle-Two Seats' forward facing reclining seats with head rests, onboard toilet/ washroom facilities and large panoramic windows giving sweeping views of the North Island. 

The Overlander train has a Café Carriage offering a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snacks and light meals and an Observation Carriage with a mix of seating including lounge style seating.

The lounge style seating is arranged at the very rear of this glass backed Observation Carriage enabling you to enjoy a totally unique experience.

The Overlander train is a reserved seating 'One Class'  non-smoking service.

The Overlander train connects with various bus and coach services in Auckland,  Hamilton, Palmerston North and Wellington to other North Island destinations.

There are connecting bus and coach services from Hamilton to Rotorua and Tauranga.

From Auckland you can explore the beautiful Bay of Islands or the thermal wonderland of Rotorua with a range of suggested 'Flexi' bus/coach pass travel itinerary options.

So, sit back and enjoy a genuine kiwi rail experience on the Overlander train travelling through the North Island's 5 unique geographical regions with its diverse scenic beauty.

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