New Zealand by Train

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Travel Documentary hosted by Julie Walters, published by Channel 4 in 2022 - English narration

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New Zealand is home to some of the world's most spectacular landscapes, and this series explores three of the country's major scenic rail journeys. Chapter 1: South Island 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. Chapter 2: North Island 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.