Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comThe TranzAlpine Rail Service
based on 7 reviews
Duration: 4.5 hours (approx.)
Location: Christchurch and concludes Greymouth, New Zealand
Product code: 3280TS803
The TranzAlpine - rated one of the world's greatest!
The TranzAlpine travels between Christchurch and Greymouth, from one coast of New Zealand to the other. From your carriage you'll see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. Your train then climbs into the Southern Alps before descending through lush beech rain forest to the West Coast town of Greymouth - a great base for visits to Punakaiki and the always popular glaciers.
The TranzAlpine includes both one way seating and tabled group seating. Both styles allow you to experience the amazing views while enjoying the company of other passengers on-board. An open air viewing carriage allows you to get even closer to the stunning scenery and provides many opportunities to photograph your favorite spots. There's a lot to look forward to!
The journey is 223.8 kilometers long and takes just four and a half hours. There are 16 tunnels, and 5 viaducts, the highest being the Staircase standing at 73 meters.
In 2007 and 2008, The TranzAlpine service will be interrupted for routine Otira Tunnel work. The train will operate as normal between Christchurch and Arthur's Pass and return. However coaches will be used to transport those passengers wishing to travel onwards from Arthur's Pass to Greymouth and return. Coaches will depart as usual from the Greymouth Railway Station, at the scheduled train departure time and travel to Arthur's Pass, where they will meet the train and travel as normal to Christchurch.
TranzAlpine Train
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
Return from Greymouth to Christchurch:
The return train service to Christchurch is scheduled to depart Greymouth at 1:45pm, therefore your maximum time in Greymouth will be 40 minutes on a 'Return Day Excursion'. If you wish to stay overnight in Greymouth you will need to purchase a one way ticket from Greymouth to Christchurch. To book simply type the code 3280TS804 into the Keyword Search Box.
- 8:15am - Christchurch
- 8:34am - Rolleston
- 8:53am - Darfield
- 9:15am - Springfield
- 10:12pm - Cass
- 10:42am - Arthurs Pass
- 11:03am - Otira
- 11:21pm - Jacksons
- 11:47pm - Moana
- 12:03pm - Kokiri
- 12:21pm - Brunner
- 12:45pm - Greymouth
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- Child rates apply to children aged 3 to 14 years inclusive.
- Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infants aged 2 years and under travel free of charge, providing they are seated on an adults knee. A child rate applies if a seat is required.
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- Round trip train service from Christchurch to Greymouth and all points in between
- Comfortable carriages with panoramic windows
- A mix of forward facing reclining seats and seats in fours around a table
- Open air viewing carriage
- Informative commentary
- New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Light meals, snacks, beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and magazines (all are available for purchase onboard)
- Touring at destination
- Transfers to or from rail stations
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel.
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- Clients wheelchair bound will be transferred to the on board wheelchair and then place in their designated Seat. Please advise in special requirements box at time of booking
- Smoking is not permitted on this train service.
- Please note, mobile phones are available for hire.
- Checked luggage allowance is 2 bags per person, with a combined weight of 30kg per person.
- Return from Greymouth to Christchurch:The return train service to Christchurch is scheduled to depart Greymouth at 1:45pm, therefore your maximum time in Greymouth will be 40 minutes on a 'Return Day Excursion'. If you wish to stay overnight in Greymouth you will need to purchase a one way ticket from Greymouth to Christchurch. To book simply type the code 3280TS804 into the Keyword Search Box.
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This was a good trip, but I would recommend only going as far as Arthur's Pass. It is a little tiring ... Read more ›
Saminda G, Australia, March 2008
The views were spectacular. The carriages are reasonably comfortable. The only negative was that the ... Read more ›
John M, Australia, February 2008
