Escape winter in Auckland
When winter rolls around, kiwis flee to the tropics to escape the cold but between our two biggest cities there’s plenty to keep you entertained when the cold sets in.
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Spectacular sights on the Northern Explorer
The North Island is a lush stretch of sleeping volcanoes, towering viaducts and deep serpentine gorges. And the Northern Explorer is the best way to see it all.
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From the train to the trails
From short rides that take an hour, to trails that go on for days, the North Island of New Zealand is home to some of the world’s best cycling. Find out what epic cycling opportunities there are on the Northern Explorer train journey.
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