Important travel update regarding the Northern Explorer train

Between 15 January 2025 and 27 January 2025 and Between 12 April 2025 and 28 April 2025.

Essential upgrade work will be taking place on the Auckland network to prepare for the City Rail Link to open in 2026. The tracks between Auckland Strand Railway Station and Hamilton are closed for train travel for this portion of the line while the Rail Network Rebuild work takes place. 

We are very pleased to advise that the Northern Explorer service will go ahead as planned however the first 2.5 hours portion of your journey will be replaced by bus.  

The bus will follow the standard timetable: 

·         Auckland departure at 7.45am 

·         Papakura departure at 8.35am

·         Hamilton arrival at 10.10am 

The transfer bus will meet the Northern Explorer train at Hamilton Railway Station. The train will depart Hamilton at 10.15am and continue travelling to Wellington following the standard train timetable.  

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Milford Sound Nature Cruise (Te Anau-Te Anau)

Join our Milford Sound day tour from tranquil Te Anau and enjoy a scenic cruise on the world-famous fiord.

Board our luxury coach in Te Anau and enter the native beech forest of Fiordland National Park. 

Venture through glacier-carved valleys and cross the Main Divide of the Southern Alps, enjoying stunning views from the comfort of your glass roof coach.

Cruise the fiord aboard our purpose-built catamaran and see iconic Mitre Peak, glacier-scarred rock walls, dense rainforests and tumbling waterfalls. Enjoy compelling commentary from the skipper (translation sheets available in Japanese, Mandarin, German, Spanish, French & Korean).

After the 1 hour 45-minute cruise, return to Te Anau by coach. 

Tour details

  • Full day tour
  • Operates daily
  • Departs and returns: Kiwi Country (2 Miro Street, Te Anau)

Tour includes

  • Luxury glass roof coach with commentary
  • Milford Sound scenic stops like Mirror Lakes & Homer Tunnel
  • Fiordland National Park
  • Milford Sound cruise (Translation sheets available in Japanese, Mandarin, German, Spanish, French and Korean.)
  • Free WiFi on board coaches
Milford Sound Nature Cruise (Te Anau-Te Anau)
Departure City Arrival City Departure Time Arrival Time
Fares
Fare Type Adults Price Child Price
 
Te Anau Te Anau 10:35 AM 05:30 PM

Day Excursions :-

Tour TRAVEL FROM Te Anau TO Te Anau ONLY - GS41T

Join our Milford Sound day tour from tranquil Te Anau and enjoy a scenic cruise on the world-famous fiord.

Board our luxury coach in Te Anau and enter the native beech forest of Fiordland National Park. 

Venture through glacier-carved valleys and cross the Main Divide of the Southern Alps, enjoying stunning views from the comfort of your glass roof coach.

Cruise the fiord aboard our purpose-built catamaran and see iconic Mitre Peak, glacier-scarred rock walls, dense rainforests and tumbling waterfalls. Enjoy compelling commentary from the skipper (translation sheets available in Japanese, Mandarin, German, Spanish, French & Korean).

After the 1 hour 45-minute cruise, return to Te Anau by coach. 

Tour details

  • Full day tour
  • Operates daily
  • Departs and returns: Kiwi Country (2 Miro Street, Te Anau)

Tour includes

  • Luxury glass roof coach with commentary
  • Milford Sound scenic stops like Mirror Lakes & Homer Tunnel
  • Fiordland National Park
  • Milford Sound cruise (Translation sheets available in Japanese, Mandarin, German, Spanish, French and Korean.)
  • Free WiFi on board coaches
Departure : Kiwi Country, 2 Miro St
Arrival : Kiwi Country, 2 Miro St