The Scenic Rail Pass is an easy to use, great value pass allowing you to travel around New Zealand on the Tranz Scenic rail network at your own pace. The pass is designed for independent travellers who want to experience a rail vacation or get the best out of their holidays to New Zealand and experience the true beauty and benefits of train travel.
You can choose your own route, stop when you like, and travel as many times as you wish within the validity of this flexible pass - hop on and off our tourist trains where and when you wish. You can travel with ease, with two 7 day options available.
The Scenic Rail Pass provides you with genuine savings off the standard adult fare, so the more you travel the better the value.
Save money - the more you travel the more you save
No extra/hidden costs
You can go anywhere on the Tranz Scenic Network
Travel by rail at your own pace - there is no set itinerary to follow
Choose your own route - backtracking is okay
One pass/document for all your travel - no extra paperwork to carry around
Tollfree telephone reservations
Flexibility! No need to book your train travel in advance, although we recommend you do where possible so as not to be disappointed. *excludes Interisland Ferry travel - Ferry bookings must be pre-booked.
Travel on world renowned Tranz Scenic railway services complete with breathtaking scenery and quality onboard facilities
From the TranzCostal to the award winning TranzAlpine (considered one of the great scenic railway journeys of the world), your train is sleek, comfortable, and relaxing. All Tranz Scenic trains include an open air viewing area.
Our carriages are carpeted, centrally heated and air-conditioned, so you can sit back and enjoy the view from your panoramic window. All trains are licensed and include a buffet carriage where you can purchase a wide selection of light meals and snacks.
Please Note:
The train may depart intermediate stations earlier if all booked passengers are onboard. Passengers are advised to be at all stations at least 20 minutes before the time shown.
The Overlander train will operate off peak and on peak using the following timetables:
OFF PEAL TIMETABLE: Operates 3 days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) from Friday 7 May to Sunday 27 June and from Friday 23 July to Sunday 19 September and from Friday 6 May to Sunday 25 September.
PEAK TIMETABLE: Operates 7 days (Monday to Sunday) from Friday 25 Septemberto Sunday 2 May and from Friday 2 July to Sunday 18 Julyand from Friday 24 September to Sunday 1 May excluding Christmas Day.
