Explore our Scenic Class Carriages
Settle down for the journey of a lifetime, with huge panoramic windows and comfy reclined seating
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Class Comparison Chart
While our Scenic Class focuses on the simple beauty outside of your window, our Scenic Plus Class brings that beauty to your table with an inclusive menu of local dishes and regional wines.
Our comparison chart provides a quick overview of our two classes of train experience:
Scenic Class
Scenic Plus
Panoramic windows
Yes
Yes
Open-air viewing Carriage
Yes
Yes
Scenic Cafe
Yes
Yes
At Seat service
No
Yes
Dining experience
No
Yes
Inclusive drinks
No
Yes
Headphone commentary
Yes
Yes
Hosted commentary
No
Yes
Accessible
Yes
Yes
Explore Scenic Class
Take a break in our Cafe
Explore our Scenic Cafe, where you'll find hot and cold food and drinks to feast upon along with the views
Explore the Cafe
Enjoy the great outdoors
Become immersed in New Zealand's famous scenery by stepping out into our Open-air Viewing Carriage
Explore outdoors
Discover Scenic Plus
Discover Scenic Plus
Savour the sights and flavours of New Zealand with our Scenic Plus experience
Discover Scenic Plus
Scenic Plus Dining
Get an authentic taste of rural New Zealand with local delicacies delivered to your seat
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Scenic Plus Hosting
Our Scenic Plus hosting experience will captivate you with the stories of your journey
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