Scenic Plus Class

We're back in the kitchen!

After an incredibly successful test-run in the summer of 2020/21, our chefs are back in the kitchen designing a new dining experience which we hope to serving in 2023.  

The new service will bigger and better, adding hot dishes to the delicious tasting menu inspired by West Coast and Canterbury flavours.

Re-engineering our food service

Our prototype dining experience was delivered in 2020 from an upgraded service carriage - known to us as an "AKS" (where "S" stands for service). 

However, our prototype AKS carriage was very limiting. We couldn't produce hot food and the small preparation area curtailed our culinary capability.

We are now planning a dedicated food carriage - an AKF. While this is in its early days of development, we have completed the carriage design specification and we are excitedly planning what the new experience might look (and taste) like.

Stay updated with developments

We know there are many people who are very keen to get a taste of our Scenic Plus experience. It was incredibly well-received by passengers and the press, and we are still receiving many enquiries from people wishing to book.

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