New Zealand by Train — Season 1, Episode 1: The North Island
Documentary • 45 min • 1 season, 2 episodes
Episode synopsis
The Northern Explorer rolls from Auckland to the capital, Wellington. The train passes by the volcanoes and scenic wonders of Middle Earth to the fertile plains and Tasman sea on the west coast.
About New Zealand by Train
Following three iconic train journeys from the air and on the ground, we discover the iconic landscapes of New Zealand, a country with the geographic diversity of an entire continent. On the way we learn about the extra-ordinary construction challenges of the 4,000 kilometre network.