Book Your Rail Travel All Over New Zealand with 12Go

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Book Your Rail Travel All Over New Zealand with 12Go

Over 100 routes to help you explore New Zealand by train are now available for booking via 12Go. Taking into consideration the amazing landscape of the country, rail travel in New Zealand is a spectacular experience.

Here are top-5 most popular rail routes in New Zealand, all of which are covered by 12Go network:

From Auckland to WellingtonThe main railway line in the North Island, the North Island Main Trunk runs between Wellington in the south and Auckland, north of the centre, covering the distance of 681 km.

From Auckland to HamiltonThe 125 km train journey from Auckland south to Hamilton till take about 2 hours 20 minutes. 

From Christchurch to Greymouth
Greymouth is reachable from Christchurch via a 5-hour journey along the Midland Line, one of the main lines running on the South Island. The total distance to cover is 240 km.

From Christchurch to PictonThe 348-km Main North Line, linking Christchurch with the northernmost tip of the South Island, will help you reach Picton in about 6 hours.

From Auckland to National Park
Auckland is connected with the National Park via the same North Island Main Trunk. You'll need about 6 hours to cover this 350 km stretch of rail between the two destinations.

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