Scenic Rail Pass

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Tickets can be purchased on board from the Train manager on the day of travel, or from a Capital Connection ticketing agent.

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Travel around New Zealand at your own pace on the
Tranz Scenic rail network

Hop on and off our tourist trains where and when you like, as many times as you want to, for the duration of your chosen Pass. The more you travel using Scenic Rail Passes the better the value. Choose from save day South Island pass, a seven day pass that covers both North and South islands and includes one Interislander ferry crossing, or a 14 day pass that covers both North and South islands and includes one Interislander ferry crossing.

  • Travel through some of the most scenic parts of New Zealand
  • With no set itinerary you can choose your own route and backtrack if you want to
  • Just one pass for all your travel
  • Toll-free telephone reservations
  • All Tranz Scenic trains include an open air viewing area.
  • Our carriages are carpeted, centrally heated and air-conditioned, with views from panoramic windows.
  • All trains are licensed and include a café carriage

For more information about each service follow the menu links to the TranzAlpine, Coastal Pacific and Overlander pages at the top of this page. These pages provide an overview of each service as well as their destinations and stops.

PassAdultChildKey Terms & Conditions
14 Day
TranzAlpine, Coastal Pacific, Overlander including one Interislander journey
$528 $402 Pass valid for 14 days and can be used for travel on the Overlander, Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine. Excludes Capital Connection. Valid for 1 Interislander journey, Photo ID required for all travel. Passengers on one pass must always travel together. Full refund if cancelled 14 days prior, no refund if cancelled within 14 days of pass start date.
7 Day
TranzAlpine, Coastal Pacific, Overlander including one Interislander journey
$418 $292 Pass valid for 7 days and can be used for travel on the Overlander, Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine and excludes Capital Connection. Valid for 1 Interislander journey, Photo ID required for all travel. Passengers on one pass must always travel together. Full refund if cancelled 14 days prior, no refund if cancelled within 14 days of pass start date.
7 Day
Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine only
$307 $215 Pass valid for 7 days and can be used for travel on the Coastal Pacific and the TranzAlpine services and excludes the Capital Connection. Photographic ID must be produced for all travel. Passengers on one pass must always travel together.  Full refund if cancelled 14 days prior, no refund if cancelled within 14 days of pass start date