Scenic Rail Pass, Travel the country at your own pace.  Access to the entire Tranz Scenic Rail Network.  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. You can travel with ease, with two 7 day options available.

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 day pass options available – with or without Interislander journey
• Overlander train add on 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.

With your Scenic Rail Pass you have the option of the add on to include the Overlander, dates and times of this service are as follows:

Off Peak Timetable: Operates 3 days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) from 6 October 2006 to 15 December 2006 and from 23 April 2007 to 30 September 2007.

Peak Timetable: Operates 7 days (Monday to Sunday) from 16 December 2006 to 22 April 2007 excluding Christmas Day.