Latest Operational Schedule


 

  COASTAL PACIFIC Operating days: 29 SEPT 2022 –  | 02 February - 30th April 2023 7 days a week  | 21 SEPT 2023 - 29 April 2024 Thursday to Sunday

NOT OPERATING :01 MAY 2023 - 20 SEPT 2023 | 29 APRIL 2024 - 01 JULY 2024 
NORTHERN EXPLORER Operating days: Northbound (Wednesday, Friday & Sunday) | Southbound (Monday, Thursday & Saturday)
TRANZ ALPINE Operating days:  26 DEC 22 – 30 APRIL 23 7 days a week | 28 APRIL 2023 - 28 SEPT 2023 Friday to Monday | 29 SEPT 2023 - 6 MAY 2024 7 days a week | 10 MAY 2024 - 30 JUNE 2024 Friday to Monday
 Face masks are no longer mandatory on any of these train services Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific, and Tranz Alpine trains. However, we do recommend you continue wearing facemasks for your own safety while moving around the train. On-board crews will continue to wear facemasks for the time being.

 

 
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14 Day Low Season Pass

14 Day Low Season Pass

14 Day Pass is valid for unlimited train over 14 consecutive days and one way ferry crossing between Wellington and Picton on the Interislander Ferry

Low Season Fares are valid on 2 trains Northern Explorer, TranzAlpine only

Valid 02 May 2023 – 30 September 2023     

Fare Type Adult Child Pass Validity Action
Rail Pass NZ$935.00 NZ$769.00 01 May 2017 to 15 Sep 2023