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TranzAlpine Train Journey from Greymouth to Christchurch
Greymouth, West Coast
3.5 to 4.5 hrs
Transport
Date
Today
What You Will Do
Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape by taking a train one way between Greymouth and Christchurch. Along this journey you’ll see epic vistas, travel the edges of the ice-fed Waimakariri River, traverse the Southern Alps, and see miles of native beech forest.
What's Included?
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- GPS-triggered audio commentary
- One Way Rail Journey
What's Not Included?
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guide
- Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Greymouth, 164 MacKay Street, Greymouth
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TranzAlpine Train
3.5 to 4.5 hrs
One of the world’s greatest train journeys, travelling coast to coast through forests and farmland and through the spectacular Southern Alps. The TranzAlpine operates a daily service between Christchurch and Greymouth. From the comfort of world class carriages travel from the West Coast town of Greymouth through lush beech rainforest before arriving at Arthur's Pass National Park. Then travels through the majestic Southern Alps, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. You will then see the fields of the Canterbury Plains before arriving at the final destination of Christchurch. While on board enjoy the journey in award winning world class carriages with specially designed seats. Awaken your senses in the open air viewing decks or sit back and enjoy the GPS triggered audio commentary available through headphones at every seat. All trains have a licensed café carriage providing snacks and light meals.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Great Journeys New Zealand.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if travelling with a wheelchair.
- Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure and check in at the station to receive your boarding pass
- This train passes through the Southern Alps, please dress for the alpine conditions
Guide Options
- Audio Guide - zh-TW
- Audio Guide - Mandarin
- Audio Guide - English
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