Passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the Taieri Plains and the rolling hills leading toward the Dunedin city center and the Pacific coastline.
While both sides offer stunning landscapes, the right side provides a superior sequence of coastal landmarks, including the unique Banks Peninsula and the dramatic Kaikoura coastline, followed by a better view of the North Island's volcanic plateau and the Auckland city skyline on approach.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the South Island's mountainous spine, including views of the Southern Alps and the dramatic KaikΕura Ranges.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Southern Alps and the iconic braided rivers of the Canterbury Plains.