Welcome to Scenic Rail Pass

Explore New Zealand with a Scenic Rail Pass that allows you to travel on Tranz Scenic's long distance passenger rail network which includes - The Overlander, The TranzCoastal and The TranzAlpine trains, at you own pace.

All carriages are carpeted, centrally heated and air-conditioned, so you can sit back and enjoy the view from your panoramic window and include a buffet carriage where you can purchase a wide selection of light meals and snacks.

The Scenic Rail Pass is designed for the independent traveller, families or small groups, who want to get the best out of their New Zealand holiday and experience New Zealand's unique 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 where and when you wish.

From The Overlander train (Auckland to Wellington), The TranzCoastal train (Picton to Kaikoura and Christchurch) to the award winning TranzAlpine train (Christchurch to Arthurs Pass and Greymouth), your train is comfortable, and relaxing.

You can travel between the North and South Islands with ease as your Pass includes travel on the Interislander ferries between Wellington and Picton.

There is a range of suggested Scenic Rail Pass itineraries to help you to plan your New Zealand rail vacation

All Tranz Scenic carriages have reclining seats with head rests, are carpeted, centrally heated and air conditioned, so you can sit back and enjoy the view from your panoramic window.

All Tranz Scenic trains include an open air viewing area.

All trains are licensed and include a buffet carriage where you can purchase a wide selection of light meals and snacks.

The Scenic Rail Pass provides you with genuine savings so the more you travel the better the value.