Northern Explorer Scenic Plus Experience

Imagine travelling aboard the Northern Explorer, starting your day with a smooth vanilla chia pudding, topped with blueberries, shredded coconut, and sliced kiwifruit, or perhaps a warm garden vegetable frittata alongside streaky bacon and breakfast beans?

Or, as the magnificent Rangitikei viaduct passes by, savor a fresh NZ quinoa mixed grain salad with rosemary garlic sliced lamb and creamy tzatziki?

Later, enjoy a delightful platter of local Kapiti cheeses, complemented by a glass of Wairarapa Pinot Noir, as the breathtaking Kāpiti coast unfolds before you.

For dessert, indulge in a Whittaker’s dark chocolate and Wellington coffee mousse, topped with buttercream, or finish your meal with a delicious NZ berry cheesecake with gingernut crumb.

From the baked treats like glazed Danishes to a hearty dinner of roast chicken with rosemary rock salt potatoes, Gisborne pea mash, and cranberry pistachio stuffing, every dish aboard this extraordinary journey celebrates the finest New Zealand produce and flavours.

*menu is subject to seasonal change. Dishes served on the Northern Explorer Scenic Plus journey may differ from images shown. Please advise if you have any dietary requirements at the time of the booking.

Step outside and breathe in the mountain atmosphere from the Northern Explorer open-air viewing carriage. 

Whether you are looking to capture the ultimate photo without obstructions or reflections or simply want to experience the great outdoors whilst cruising through the Volcanic Plateau, you'll have a breathtaking viewing carriage to enjoy!