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New Zealand 

Tranz Scenic is New Zealand’s only passenger rail company providing world-renowned, breathtaking train journeys and a range of quality onboard facilities. Services operate between Auckland and Wellington, Christchurch and Picton, Greymouth and Christchurch. Tranz Scenic services connect with Interislander ferry departures and luggage transfers from station to terminal are easily arranged. Tranz Scenic is not just a ride, it’s a journey of sights and sounds of New Zealand in the safety of one vehicle. Short stops are timetabled at all National Parks that border the rail network and coastal areas between Christchurch and Picton – spot the seals and penguins from the open air viewing carriage and much more. If schools are not located along the main trunk, they can ask about transfers linking into intermediate stations.

Once aboard, passengers can sit back and enjoy the ever changing view through panoramic windows. Take time out to explore the numerous services including the café carriage, which is stocked with a wide selection of snacks, meals and beverages. Before heading back to the carriage, passengers can take time to experience the 270-degree surround views in the observation lounge (North Island only) or the open air viewing areas. Throughout the adventure all carriages receive informative commentary and each carriage, seating up to 49 people, is assisted by one of the professional friendly team. In support of educational, event and sport related travel, Tranz Scenic offer discounts to groups of 10 or more on application, group menus for onboard meals and easy group check-in.