The Overlander is a journey through the heart of the North Island, traveling 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, 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.
All carriages feature large panoramic windows giving sweeping views of the magnificent North Island. The Observation Carriage includes a mix of seating including lounge style seating. The lounge style seating is arranged at the very rear of this glass backed carriage enabling you to enjoy a totally unique Overlander experience.
Whether you are planning a weekend getaway or a longer trip, tour New Zealand's North Island by rail and see it all while you sit back and relax. The Overlander departs Auckland and Wellington daily.
NOTE: The Overlander will run weekends only (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) from 27 April 2007 to 2 December 2007 and from May 2nd, 2008 to September 28th, 2008, then reverting to daily service from December 7th, 2007 to April 27th, 2008 excluding Christmas Day.
Prices are in New Zealand dollar and do not include taxes and fees. Prices are subject to change without notice. Please reconfirm at the time of booking.
Timetable 2008/09
Please check season below
Off peak timetable: Operates 3 days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) from 9 May 2008 to 30 November 2008 and 1 May 2009 to early December 2009. Peak timetable: Operates 7 days (Monday to Sunday) to 4 May 2008 and from 5 December 2008 to 26 April 2009 excluding Christmas Day.
Auckland to Wellington Train 0201
Wellington to Auckland Train 0200
Auckland
7.25am
Wellington
7.25am
Middlemore*
8.00am
Paraparaumu*
8.20am
Papakura*
8.15am
Levin
9.05am
Pukekohe*
8.30am
Palmerston North
9.45am
Hamilton
9.50am
Feilding
10.00am
Otorohanga
10.25am
Marton
10.25am
Te Kuiti
10.40am
Ohakune arrives
12.25pm
Taumarunui
12.00pm
National Park arrives
12.55pm
National Park arrives
12.50pm
National Park departs
1.40pm
National Park departs
1.35pm
Taumarunui
2.35pm
Ohakune
2.00pm
Te Kuiti
3.55pm
Marton
4.10pm
Otorohanga
4.10pm
Feilding
4.35pm
Hamilton
5.00pm
Palmerston North
5.00pm
Pukekohe+
6.10pm
Levin
5.40pm
Papakura+
6.30pm
Paraparaumu+
6.15pm
Middlemore+
6.45pm
Porirua+
7.00pm
Auckland
7.20pm
Wellington
7.25pm
*stops only to pick up passengers
+stops only to set down passengers
Information & Reservations
1-800-717-0108 or 503-292-5055
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