New Zealand by Train
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202460 minRunning

New Zealand by Train

Network:Channel 4

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S01E02 - "Episode 2"

Aired on Feb 24, 2024, 7:10 PM

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Description

New Zealand is home to some of the world's most spectacular landscapes, and this two-part series explores three of the country's major scenic rail journeys.

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Status
Running
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
February 17, 2024
Schedule
Saturday at 12:00 AM

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Episodes (1 Season · 2 Episodes)

Episode 1

The first episode follows two rail routes on South Island, the spectacular Coastal Pacific running through the hills and vineyards of Marlborough to the small coastal town Kaikoura, and the TranzAlpine, crossing the Canterbury Plains towards the Southern Alps and Arthur's Pass National Park. 

Feb 17, 2024

60 min

Episode 2

New Zealand's Northern Explorer scenic rail journey, which starts in the country's largest city, Auckland, and ends at the capital Wellington, 420 miles away. The route required construction of numerous structures including long bridges to enable the train to ascend to the volcanic plateau, famed for its distinctive landscapes featuring active volcanoes amid the desert and pasture lands.

Feb 24, 2024

60 min

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