Explore the flavours of our land as it glides by your window with our delectable TranzAlpine Scenic Plus dining experience on board our award winning premium carriage.
While you ease back and enjoy the views, we'll be serving you a seasonal menu inspired by the mountains and rivers of our world-famous TranzAlpine train journey.
Filled with freshly picked ingredients from the paddocks you pass, our TranzAlpine Scenic Plus experience gives you a true taste of the Canterbury and West Coast regions.
So, if you are looking for the ultimate local New Zealand experience, then feast your eyes upon this.
Book your Scenic Plus experience
Simply choose your TranzAlpine journey and then select a Scenic Plus fare to book your dining experience.
While you can board and disembark at intermediate stations, we highly recommend booking a full journey to enjoy the dining experience from start to finish.
What's included:
◉ = Included in Scenic Plus fare
| Inclusive drinks and dining service throughout the journey | ◉ |
| Exclusive kitchen carriage preparing hot & cold meals | ◉ |
| Paddock to Plate regionally inspired food menu | ◉ |
| Paired drinks menu | ◉ |
| Specialist Table Service & Storytelling | ◉ |
| Specialist barista coffee service | ◉ |
| Exclusive Scenic Plus carriage | ◉ |
| Panoramic windows, spacious carriage, and comfy table or paired seating | ◉ |
| Open-air Viewing Carriage | ◉ |
| Priority Check in & Boarding | ◉ |
| Luggage Check In & Drop off | ◉ |
| Personal service | ◉ |
Explore the flavours of our land
Imagine rolling through the Canterbury Plains aboard the TranzAlpine, enjoying a breakfast of Eggs Benedict on potato-herb rosti and free-range bacon?
Or watching Lake Brunner glide by your window while savouring South Island smoked salmon and charcuterie plate with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc?
Perhaps cruising through Cass with an Otago Pinot Noir while enjoying slow braised Canterbury lamb, a wine jus and local seasonal vegetables is more your style?
Well, these are just a few of the delicious dishes we'll be serving aboard this season.
Experience the great outdoors
Step outside and breathe in the mountain atmosphere from the exclusive TranzAlpine Scenic Plus 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 Southern Alps, you'll have an exclusive viewing carriage to enjoy!
TranzAlpine train timetable
Our TranzAlpine Scenic Plus dining experience is available aboard all TranzAlpine train services.
Find our TranzAlpine railway stations
View our TranzAlpine stations page to find out more about each of our stations.
Get directions, parking information, and check-in requirements for each of our TranzAlpine Railway Stations, from Christchurch to Greymouth.
Explore more flavours of New Zealand
Get an extended taste of New Zealand by travelling on our other Scenic Plus services:
Discover more on an immersive rail tour
Our TranzAlpine Scenic Plus dining experience is included with the following tours and packages:
Ready to book?
Book your TranzAlpine Scenic Plus train tickets online now or over the phone.
0800 872 467
Monday to Sunday: 8am - 5pm