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

From Wellington, you journey north along Wellington's harbour to rocky sea scapes and farming landscapes of the lower North Island, ascending through stunning river gorges to the volcanic plateau of the central North Island, passing the majestic volcanoes of Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu - the home of the North Island Skifields before descending down the world famous Raurimu Spiral, to rugged bush landscapes  and  farmland of the upper North Island to Auckland – all from the panoramic windows or the open air viewing deck of the Overlander train.

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 and  Palmerston North to other North Island destinations. 

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

The Overlander train connects with The Coastal Connection ferry/train service from Christchurch and Kaikoura to Wellington.

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 travelling on the Overlander train through the North Island's unique scenic beauty.

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