Overlander: Hamilton<->Wellington

1 way was 23 euros, booked one week in advance.
way back was 30 euros, booked few hours prior to departure.

There is an open platform next to locomotive that could be used for taking fotos.
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Views from the windows are quite nice too.

It's 9 hours from Hamilton to Wellington, with 30 minutes stop in the national park.
Mt. Tongairiro from National park
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On the way back lunch stop is in Ohakune, the carrot capital of New Zealand :)