The following TranzScenic passes are user friendly as well as being well-priced. There are four 7 day ticket options to choose from, with or without one Interislander journey. This is by far one of the best ways to explore New Zealand.
The 7 day South Island Pass: unlimited travel on the TranzCoastal (Picton-Christchurch) and the award winning TranzAlpine (Christchurch-Greymouth via Arthur's Pass).
The 7 day South Island Pass with 1 Ferry journey: In addition to all the benefits of The 7 day South Island Pass, this pass also includes a journey on the Interisland Ferry (Wellington-Picton).
The 7 day North and South Island Pass: unlimited travel on the Overlander (Auckland-Wellington), TranzCoastal (Picton-Christchurch), TranzAlpine (Christchurch-Greymouth via Arthur's Pass).
The 7 day North and South Island Pass with 1 Ferry journey: all the benefits of the 7 day North and South Island Pass plus a journey on the Interislander Ferry (Wellington-Picton).