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routes, listed following; reservations can be made through KiwiRail Scenic Journeys direc-
tly, or at most train stations (notably not at Palmerston North or Hamilton), travel agents
and visitor information centres:
Capital Connection Weekday commuter service between Palmerston North and Welling-
ton.
Coastal Pacific Between Christchurch and Picton.
Northern Explorer Between Auckland and Wellington.
TranzAlpine Over the Southern Alps between Christchurch and Greymouth.
Train Passes
A KiwiRail Scenic Journeys Scenic Journey Rail Pass ( www.kiwirailscenic.co.nz/scenic-
rail-pass ) allows unlimited travel on all of its rail services, including passage on the Wel-
lington-Picton Interislander ferry. There are two types of pass, both requiring you to book
your seats a minimum of 24 hours before you want to travel:
Fixed Pass Limited duration fares for one/two/three weeks, costing $599/699/799 per
adult (a little bit less for kids).
Freedom Pass Affords you travel on a certain number of days over a 12-month period; a
three-/seven-/nine-day pass costs $417/903/1161.