The Scenic Rail Pass is an easy to use, great value pass allowing you to travel around New Zealand on the Tranz Scenic rail network at your own pace. The pass is designed for independent travellers who want to experience a rail vacation or get the best out of their holidays to New Zealand and experience the true 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 our tourist trains where and when you wish.

The Scenic Rail Pass provides you with genuine savings off the standard adult fare, so the more you travel the better the value.

• Save money - the more you travel the more you save
• No extra/hidden costs
• You can go anywhere on the Tranz Scenic Network
• Travel by rail at your own pace - there is no set itinerary to follow
• Choose your own route - backtracking is okay
• One pass/document for all your travel - no extra paperwork to carry around
• Tollfree telephone reservations
• Travel on world renowned Tranz Scenic railway services complete with breathtaking scenery and quality onboard facilities
• Flexibility! No need to book your train travel in advance – although we recommend you do where possible so as not to be disappointed.
• Two 7 and a 14 Day pass options available

From the Overlander to the award winning TranzAlpine (considered one of the great scenic railway journeys of the world), your train is sleek, comfortable, and relaxing. All Tranz Scenic trains include an open air viewing area.

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

The Overlander service operates a off peak and peak timetable, dates of this service are as follows:

Off Peak Timetable: Operates 3 days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) to 20 September 2009 and from Friday 7 May 2010 to Sunday 19 September 2010.

Peak Timetable: Operates 7 days (Monday to Sunday) from Friday 25 September 2009 to Sunday 2 May 2010 and from Friday 24 September 2010 to Thursday 30 September 2010 excluding Christmas Day.

You can purchase your Scenic Rail Pass for the dates you wish to travel either:
• online right here
• by telephone on 0800 TRAINS (872 467) or
• at your local Tranz Scenic ticketing agent.


If you have already decided where and when you want to travel, reservations can be made in advance by phoning us on 0800 TRAINS (872 467) or from outside of New Zealand +64 4 495 0775.