Northern Explorer Train Ticket between Auckland and Wellington
- Journey across New Zealand in the most comfortable way possible and hop on the Northern Explorer Train!
- Purchase your ticket from Klook and experience the country’s longest-running passenger service
- Travel from Auckland to as far as Wellington, and enjoy the train's facilities from spacious seats to panoramic windows
- Make sure to stay awake during your whole trip as the Northern Explorer’s picturesque route is a must-see!
Package options
Auckland to Wellington
What to expect
For many travelers, riding on trains are often opportunities to relax or even take a quick nap after days of non-stop exploration. But if you’re visiting New Zealand soon, they have a train that is not one you’d want to sleep on! If you’re traveling between Auckland and Wellington, why not board the Northern Explorer? It is the country’s longest-running passenger service with incredible facilities that will turn your usual train ride to an unforgettable one! Enjoy their comfortable reclining seats with panoramic windows offering a breathtaking view of New Zealand’s landscape. They also have multiple destinations you can choose from including Hamilton, Ohakune, and Tongariro National Park. Book your tickets via Klook and journey across New Zealand with ease.
Good to know
Confirmation
- Get your voucher within 1 day(s). If you do not receive a booking confirmation, please notify us
Pass eligibility
- Children aged 0-1 can join this activity free of charge
- Free for children aged 0-2
- Children aged 0-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Additional information
- This is a public transportation service, seating will be on a first come first serve basis
- If you want to have a seat next to your companion please make the booking in one transaction
- Please note that smoking and alcohol are not allowed on board the train and in the platform
- If you have any alcoholic beverages, it must be stored in your luggage during the trip
- The departure time might be changed due to weather conditions. Please be patient when unforeseen conditions happen
- Pets and smoking are not allowed onboard
- Outside food and drinks are allowed inside the train
- Luggage Information:
- Wheeled bags and cabin bags are not allowed inside the carriages and must be checked in. Please bring a small hand carry bag for items such as cameras, wallets, phones, medication, coats or jumpers, etc.
- The maximum weight for check-in luggage per person is 23kg
- Bags over 23kg will not be accepted and must be repacked
- You may carry a maximum of two additional pieces of luggage per person
- Maximum volume per bag is 158cm. This can be calculated by adding the height, length, and width of the bag all together
- Please note that the train does not carry tandem bikes
- Extra luggage can be paid at check-in
- There is a fully licensed cafe onboard serving a range of nutritious meals and drinks
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Reviews
Enjoyed the journey all the way to Wellington. Didn’t really get enough rest on the train as we didn’t wanna miss all the amazing views. We got such a good seat where we had 4 seats all to ourselves! So so lucky!
Breathtaking views along the way,the best way to explore north island. green every where with scattered sheep and cows. every picture can be used a screen saver without editing.
A great option for enjoying the scenery from Auckland to Wellington in the winter! Although the total journey is 11 hours, the time flies by as you admire the beautiful scenery outside the window, chat with friends, and occasionally take photos in the observation car at the back; if you travel in winter, you might even catch a beautiful sunset over the coast in the last section. During the journey, you can download an app (in English) for audio commentary, and each person has 5GB of free Wi-Fi. There's a carriage selling drinks and light meals (but you can also bring your own snacks).
Fabulous, relaxed , informative, great cafe. We were never ( nor other passengers) that there was a bus transfer for the last 1.5 hours so this was disappointing and poor communication.
It was a long trip from Wellington to Auckland but it was all worth it. I love the view of the countryside. I suggest you try this once because it was an experience you would not forget.
great for those who would like to try a different mode of transportation across New Zealand. the train is modern, with amazing views through the big windows.
11 hour of AMAZING journey. the food was gooooood and the coffeee was nicely brewed. the railway staff Ricky was very very helpful! we missed you Ricky! hope you always in good health. The view are stunning here and there.
11 hours travel with stunning views and landscape - truly NZ is beautiful. lots of sheeps and cows and rolling hills. indeed, highly recommended
Beautiful views ❤️ the Train has a Café if you need to buy food or drinks, very comfortable seats for such a long ride)
The scenery is beautiful, the food on the train is good, but the drive is so long.In general, it is recommended.
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