Rail travel
One of the world’s great train journeys, travelling from coast to coast on New Zealand's South Island taking in the vast Canterbury Plains, spectacular Southern Alps and wild West Coast.
Great Alpine Highway, Arthur's Pass
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Mon-Fri: 8am to 6pm, Sat-Sun: 8am to 5pm.
The TranzAlpine scenic train journeys between Christchurch and Greymouth. From the comfort of our carriages, see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. Your train then travels into the majestic Southern Alps to Arthurs Pass National Park, before descending through lush beech rainforest to the West Coast town of Greymouth – a great base for visits to Punakaiki and the always-popular glaciers. Scenic Plus offers an experience to feast your eyes on epic scenery while savouring regionally inspired cuisine paired with sumptuous wine and beer all from the comfort of your seat – a dining experience like no other.
Fares advertised are one way and subject to availability. Please refer to our standard terms and conditions at www.greatjourneysnz.com/terms-and-conditions
Upgrade to Scenic Plus experience for a regional immersive experience - https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/scenic-plus-experience/
Fares quoted are subject to availability. 'Please refer to our standard terms and conditions at
www.greatjourneysnz.com/terms-and-conditions
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