The Overlander is a journey through the heart of the North Island, travelling between Auckland - New Zealand's largest city and home of the Sky Tower, to Wellington - New Zealand's arts and culture capital.
Along the way you pass the Central North Island ski towns of National Park and Ohakune, popular with young and old alike. You also see fantastic views of New Zealand farmland, the volcanic plateau, Mount Ruapehu, the world famous Raurimu Spiral, and stunning river gorges - all from our panoramic windows or open air viewing decks allowing you the best possible views.
Route and Travel Times
The Overlander service operates an off peak and peak timetable, dates of this service is as follows:
Peak Timetable: 7 days (Monday-Sunday) from early September to late April excluding Christmas holiday period.
Off Peak Timetable: 3 days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) from during August.
Schedules will be confirmed at time of booking.
Schedule:
Depart Auckland 7.25am Arrive Wellington 7.25pm
Depart Wellington 7.25pm Arrive Auckland 7.20pm
Stations:
Auckland - Middlemore - Papakura - Pukekohe - Hamilton - Otorohanga - Te Kuiti - Taumarunui - National Park - Ohakune - Taihape - Marton - Feilding - Palmerston North - Levin - Paraparaumu - Porirua - Wellington
Onboard Services
Includes:
• Spacious seating, some in groups of 4
• Panoramic windows
• Open-air observation carriage
• Fully licensed café car
• Professional Train Managers
Baggage:
• All baggage should be clearly labeled with contact details at destination.
• Checked Baggage Allowance: 2 items per person, maximum weight 20 kg per item. Size must be no more than 200 linear cm (height plus length plus width).
• Baggage between 20-30kg: we require your assistance in loading and unloading your bag from the baggage van or you can repack into bags provided to meet the 20kg per item limit.
• Baggage over 30kg: will not be accepted, your baggage will need to be repacked into bags provided to meet the 20kg per item limit.
• Extra baggage (eg surfboard, bicycles) will be carried only if space is available at a cost of $10 per item per service. Hazardous or offensive items will be rejected at check-in. Hand Baggage, which is obstructing passenger areas, will be moved to the baggage van.
Smoking:
By law all trains are designated non-smoking services. Passengers may not smoke anywhere onboard.
Fares
One way and return fares are available.
Exchange/Refund
Fares are non-exchangeable and non-refundable
Check-in Procedures
Passengers are advised to be at all stations at least 20 minutes before the departure time. Timetable is subject to change and should be reconfirmed 24 hours prior to departure.
To Book
This product is not currently available to book through our online booking system.
To book, please contact one of our Rail Specialists on 1300 360 823 or email details of your requirements to
info@railtickets.com.au
