Two and a half hours of trains going vroom through Middle-earth. No plot, all vibes.
Take an epic overland train, boat and car journey through New Zealand’s breathtaking landscapes. The voyage begins in Auckland, but the city soon gives way to rolling pastures, volcanic extremes, tranquil waterways, the snowcapped grandeur of the Southern Alps and the beauty of Fiordland.
Cinematography
Fiordland drone shots that'll ruin your actual vacation photos
Sound
Train clacks and water lapping — better than your white noise app
Production
Zero narration, zero hosts, just pure unbothered landscape
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is peak 'Slow TV,' a Nordic phenomenon that New Zealand adopted with characteristically stunning scenery. Norway started it with a 7-hour train ride; Kiwis said 'hold my flat white.'
The railways shown were largely built for colonial extraction industries—now they're sold as eco-tourism. The film never mentions this, which is either peaceful or cowardly depending on your politics.
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