Explore the unique cultural and culinary flavours of our Pacific coast as it glides by your window aboard our Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus dining experience.
While you ease back and enjoy the seaside scenery and intimate views of Marlborough's world-famous vineyards, we'll be serving you a menu filled with freshly picked ingredients from the lands you pass through.
Our Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus experience introduces you to the natural flavours of the Pacific Ocean and the Marlborough and Canterbury regions.
So if you are looking for an authentic regional New Zealand experience, then look no further.
Book your Scenic Plus experience
Our Scenic Plus experience joins the Coastal Pacific train on 14 December 2023.
To book your Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus experience, simply select a journey from 14 December 2023 onward and select a Scenic Plus fare. 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 seating | ◉ |
| Open-air Viewing Carriage | ◉ |
| Priority Check in & Boarding | ◉ |
| Luggage Check In & Drop off | ◉ |
| Personal service | ◉ |
Explore the flavours of our land
Imagine rolling across the Canterbury Plains aboard the Coastal Pacific, enjoying a breakfast of Eggs Benedict on potato-herb rosti and free-range bacon?
Or watching the Pacific Ocean glide by your window while savouring South Island smoked salmon with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc?
Perhaps cruising through the world-famous vineyards of Marlborough with a cheese board paired with your choice of local wine is more your style?
Well, these are just a few of the delicious options we'll be serving aboard.
Experience the great outdoors
Step outside and breathe in the ocean breeze from the Coastal Pacific 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 along the Pacific coast, you'll have a unique viewing experience to enjoy!
Coastal Pacific train timetable
Our Scenic Plus dining experience is available aboard all Coastal Pacific train services starting daily on 14 December 2023.
Daily services will continue until 28 April 2024 when the winter break begins. The service will then return on 19 September 2024 and run through to 27 April 2025.
Find our Coastal Pacific railway stations
View our Coastal Pacific station page to find out more about each of our stations.
Get directions, parking information, and check-in requirements for each of our Coastal Pacific Railway Stations, from Picton to Christchurch.
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 Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus dining experience will be included with the following tours and packages from 14 December 2023:
Ready to book?
You can book your Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus train tickets online now or over the phone.
0800 872 467
Monday to Sunday: 8am - 5pm