National Train Timetables

North Island:
Auckland
National Park
Ohakune
Wellington

South Island:
Picton
Blenheim
Kaikoura
Christchurch
Arthurs Pass
Greymouth

Trains Departing from Auckland

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Wellington

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:45 AM	10:15 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:45 AM	10:15 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:45 AM	10:15 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:45 AM	10:15 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:45 AM	10:15 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	10:15 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:45 AM	10:50 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:45 AM	10:50 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:45 AM	10:50 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:45 AM	10:50 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:45 AM	10:50 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	10:50 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:45 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:45 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:45 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:45 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:45 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:45 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:45 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:45 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:45 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:45 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Hamilton

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:05 AM	10:45 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:05 AM	10:45 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:05 AM	10:45 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:05 AM	10:45 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:05 AM	10:45 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:05 AM	10:45 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:05 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:05 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:05 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:05 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:05 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:05 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:05 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:05 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:05 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:05 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:05 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:05 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:05 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:05 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:05 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:05 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:05 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:05 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:05 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:05 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:05 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:05 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:05 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:05 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:05 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:05 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:05 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:05 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:05 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:05 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:05 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:05 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:05 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:05 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:05 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:05 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	4:25 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	4:25 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	4:25 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	4:25 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	4:25 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	4:25 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	4:25 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	4:25 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	4:25 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	4:25 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	4:25 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	4:25 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Blenheim

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Picton

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	12:10 PM	12:40 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	12:10 PM	12:40 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	12:10 PM	12:40 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Christchurch

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	2:05 PM	7:30 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	2:05 PM	7:30 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	2:05 PM	7:30 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Rangiora

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	2:05 PM	6:45 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	2:05 PM	6:45 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	2:05 PM	6:45 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Kaikoura

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	2:05 PM	4:15 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	2:05 PM	4:15 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	2:05 PM	4:15 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Christchurch

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Picton

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:00 AM	12:40 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:00 AM	12:40 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	7:00 AM	12:40 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Kaikoura

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:00 AM	9:50 AM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:00 AM	9:50 AM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	7:00 AM	9:50 AM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Blenheim

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:00 AM	12:10 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:00 AM	12:10 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	7:00 AM	12:10 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Greymouth

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Arthurs Pass

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Greymouth

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine Day Excursion - Christchurch-Greymouth-Christchurch

Arthurs Pass

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily

TranzAlpine Day Excursion - Christchurch-Arthurs Pass-Christchurch

Moana (Lake Brunner)

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:15 AM	12:15 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	8:15 AM	12:15 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:15 AM	12:15 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:15 AM	12:15 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:15 AM	12:15 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:15 AM	12:15 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	8:15 AM	12:15 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Trains Departing from Greymouth

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Christchurch

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	2:15 PM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	2:15 PM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	2:15 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	2:15 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	2:15 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	2:15 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	2:15 PM	7:00 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Arthurs Pass

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	2:15 PM	4:30 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	2:15 PM	4:30 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	2:15 PM	4:30 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	2:15 PM	4:30 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	2:15 PM	4:30 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	2:15 PM	4:30 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	2:15 PM	4:30 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Rolleston

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	2:15 PM	6:35 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	2:15 PM	6:35 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	2:15 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	2:15 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	2:15 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	2:15 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	2:15 PM	6:35 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Darfield

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	2:15 PM	6:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	2:15 PM	6:15 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	2:15 PM	6:15 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	2:15 PM	6:15 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	2:15 PM	6:15 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	2:15 PM	6:15 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	2:15 PM	6:15 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Springfield

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	2:15 PM	5:45 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	2:15 PM	5:55 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	2:15 PM	5:55 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	2:15 PM	5:55 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	2:15 PM	5:55 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	2:15 PM	5:55 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	2:15 PM	5:55 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Moana (Lake Brunner)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	2:15 PM	3:05 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	2:15 PM	3:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	2:15 PM	3:10 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	2:15 PM	3:10 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	2:15 PM	3:10 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	2:15 PM	3:10 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	2:15 PM	3:10 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Kaikoura

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Blenheim

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:00 AM	12:10 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:00 AM	12:10 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	10:00 AM	12:10 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Picton

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:00 AM	12:40 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:00 AM	12:40 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	10:00 AM	12:40 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Rangiora

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	4:25 PM	6:45 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	4:25 PM	6:45 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	4:25 PM	6:45 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Christchurch

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	4:25 PM	7:30 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	4:25 PM	7:30 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	4:25 PM	7:30 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Trains Departing from National Park

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	1:10 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	1:10 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:10 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:10 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	1:10 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:10 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	1:10 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	1:10 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:10 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:10 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	1:10 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:10 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	1:10 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	1:10 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:10 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:10 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	1:10 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:10 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	1:10 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	1:10 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:10 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:10 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	1:10 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:10 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	1:15 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	1:15 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:15 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:15 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	1:15 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:15 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	1:15 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	1:15 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:15 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:15 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	1:15 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:15 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	1:15 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	1:15 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:15 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:15 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	1:15 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:15 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	1:15 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	1:15 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:15 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:15 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	1:15 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:15 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	1:15 PM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	1:15 PM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:15 PM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:15 PM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	1:15 PM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:15 PM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Ohakune

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	12:45 PM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	12:45 PM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	12:45 PM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	12:45 PM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	12:45 PM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:45 PM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	12:45 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	12:45 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	12:45 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	12:45 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	12:45 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:45 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	12:45 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	12:45 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	12:45 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	12:45 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	12:45 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:45 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	12:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	12:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	12:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	12:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	12:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	12:45 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	12:45 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	12:45 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	12:45 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	12:45 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:45 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	12:45 PM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	12:45 PM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	12:45 PM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	12:45 PM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	12:45 PM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:45 PM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	1:40 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	1:40 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:40 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:40 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	1:40 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:40 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	1:40 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	1:40 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:40 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:40 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	1:40 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:40 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	1:40 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	1:40 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:40 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:40 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	1:40 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:40 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Otorohanga (Waitomo)

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:45 AM	1:15 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:45 AM	1:15 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:45 AM	1:15 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:45 AM	1:15 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:45 AM	1:15 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:45 AM	1:15 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:50 AM	1:45 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:50 AM	1:45 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:50 AM	1:45 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:50 AM	1:45 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:50 AM	1:45 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:50 AM	1:45 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	3:45 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	3:45 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	3:45 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	3:45 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	3:45 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	3:45 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	3:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	3:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	3:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	3:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	3:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	3:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	3:45 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	3:45 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	3:45 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	3:45 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	3:45 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	3:45 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Palmerston North

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:00 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:00 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:00 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:00 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:00 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:00 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:00 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:00 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:00 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:00 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:00 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:00 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:00 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:00 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:00 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:00 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:00 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:00 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:00 AM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:00 AM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:00 AM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:00 AM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:00 AM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:00 AM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:00 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:00 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:00 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:00 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:00 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:00 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:00 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:00 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:00 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:00 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:00 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:00 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:00 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:00 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:00 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:00 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:00 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:00 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	4:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	4:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	4:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	4:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	4:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	4:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	4:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	4:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	4:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	4:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	4:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	4:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Paraparaumu

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:45 AM	9:59 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:45 AM	9:59 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:45 AM	9:59 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:45 AM	9:59 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:45 AM	9:59 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:45 AM	9:59 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:45 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:45 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:45 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:45 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:45 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:45 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:45 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:45 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:45 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:45 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:45 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:45 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:45 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:45 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:45 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:45 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:45 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:45 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:45 AM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:45 AM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:45 AM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:45 AM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:45 AM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:45 AM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:45 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:45 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:45 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:45 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:45 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:45 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:45 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:45 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:45 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:45 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:45 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:45 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:45 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:45 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:45 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:45 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:45 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:45 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Picton

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Christchurch

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:40 PM	7:30 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:40 PM	7:30 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	1:40 PM	7:30 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Blenheim

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:40 PM	2:05 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:40 PM	2:05 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	1:40 PM	2:05 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Kaikoura

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:40 PM	4:15 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:40 PM	4:15 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	1:40 PM	4:15 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Rangiora

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	1:40 PM	6:45 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	1:40 PM	6:45 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	1:40 PM	6:45 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Wellington

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:55 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:55 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:55 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:55 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:55 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:55 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:55 AM	10:00 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:55 AM	10:00 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:55 AM	10:00 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:55 AM	10:00 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:55 AM	10:00 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:55 AM	10:00 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:55 AM	12:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:55 AM	12:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:55 AM	12:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:55 AM	12:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:55 AM	12:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:55 AM	12:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:55 AM	1:15 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:55 AM	1:15 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:55 AM	1:15 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:55 AM	1:15 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:55 AM	1:15 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:55 AM	1:15 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:55 AM	3:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:55 AM	3:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:55 AM	3:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:55 AM	3:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:55 AM	3:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:55 AM	3:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:55 AM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:55 AM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:55 AM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:55 AM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:55 AM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:55 AM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:55 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:55 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:55 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:55 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:55 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:55 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:55 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	7:55 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:55 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:55 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	7:55 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:55 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Rolleston

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Greymouth

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Arthurs Pass

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:35 AM	10:40 AM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	8:35 AM	10:40 AM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:35 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:35 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:35 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:35 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	8:35 AM	10:40 AM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Arthurs Pass

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Moana (Lake Brunner)

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:50 AM	12:15 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	10:50 AM	12:15 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:50 AM	12:15 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:50 AM	12:15 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:50 AM	12:15 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:50 AM	12:15 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	10:50 AM	12:15 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Greymouth

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	10:50 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	10:50 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	10:50 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	10:50 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	10:50 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	10:50 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	10:50 AM	1:10 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Christchurch

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	4:35 PM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	4:35 PM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	4:35 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	4:35 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	4:35 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	4:35 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	4:35 PM	7:00 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Rolleston

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	4:35 PM	6:35 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	4:35 PM	6:35 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	4:35 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	4:35 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	4:35 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	4:35 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	4:35 PM	6:35 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Trains Departing from Rangiora

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Kaikoura

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:30 AM	9:50 AM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:30 AM	9:50 AM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	7:30 AM	9:50 AM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Blenheim

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:30 AM	12:10 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:30 AM	12:10 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	7:30 AM	12:10 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Picton

01/09/2025 - 31/01/2026	7:30 AM	12:40 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	7:30 AM	12:40 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 26/04/2026	7:30 AM	12:40 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Trains Departing from Papakura

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:35 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:35 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:35 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:35 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:35 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:35 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:35 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:35 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:35 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:35 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:35 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:35 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:35 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:35 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:35 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:35 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 31/08/2025	8:35 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:35 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:35 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:35 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:35 AM	10:45 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:35 AM	10:45 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:35 AM	10:45 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:35 AM	10:45 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:35 AM	10:45 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	10:45 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:35 AM	10:05 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:35 AM	10:05 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:35 AM	10:05 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:35 AM	10:05 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:35 AM	10:05 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	10:05 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:35 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:35 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:35 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:35 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:35 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Taumarunui

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	12:20 PM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	12:20 PM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	12:20 PM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	12:20 PM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	12:20 PM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:20 PM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	12:20 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	12:20 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	12:20 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	12:20 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	12:20 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:20 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	12:20 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	12:20 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	12:20 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	12:20 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	12:20 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:20 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	12:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	12:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	12:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	12:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	12:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	12:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	12:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	12:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	12:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	12:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	2:10 PM	3:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	2:10 PM	3:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	2:10 PM	3:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	2:10 PM	3:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	2:10 PM	3:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	2:10 PM	3:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	2:10 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	2:10 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	2:10 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	2:10 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	2:10 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	2:10 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	2:10 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	2:10 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	2:10 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	2:10 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	2:10 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	2:10 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	2:10 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	2:10 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	2:10 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	2:10 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	2:10 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	2:10 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Moana (Lake Brunner)

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Greymouth

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	12:15 PM	1:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	12:15 PM	1:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	12:15 PM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	12:15 PM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	12:15 PM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	12:15 PM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	12:15 PM	1:10 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Darfield

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	3:10 PM	6:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	3:10 PM	6:15 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	3:10 PM	6:15 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	3:10 PM	6:15 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	3:10 PM	6:15 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	3:10 PM	6:15 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	3:10 PM	6:15 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Rolleston

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	3:10 PM	6:35 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	3:10 PM	6:35 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	3:10 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	3:10 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	3:10 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	3:10 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	3:10 PM	6:35 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Christchurch

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	3:10 PM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	3:10 PM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	3:10 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	3:10 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	3:10 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	3:10 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	3:10 PM	7:00 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Springfield

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Greymouth

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	9:20 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	9:20 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	9:20 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	9:20 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	9:20 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	9:20 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	9:20 AM	1:10 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Trains Departing from Darfield

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Greymouth

02/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:55 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
01/07/2025 - 12/07/2025	8:55 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
13/07/2025 - 30/09/2025	8:55 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026	8:55 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026	8:55 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026	8:55 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 11/05/2026	8:55 AM	1:10 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Get Your Ticket

National Train Timetables

Trains Departing from Auckland

Trains Departing from Hamilton

Trains Departing from Blenheim

Trains Departing from Christchurch

Trains Departing from Greymouth

Trains Departing from Kaikoura

Trains Departing from National Park

Trains Departing from Ohakune

Trains Departing from Otorohanga (Waitomo)

Trains Departing from Palmerston North

Trains Departing from Paraparaumu

Trains Departing from Picton

Trains Departing from Wellington

Trains Departing from Rolleston

Trains Departing from Arthurs Pass

Trains Departing from Rangiora

Trains Departing from Papakura

Trains Departing from Taumarunui

Trains Departing from Moana (Lake Brunner)

Trains Departing from Springfield

Trains Departing from Darfield

Train Services