The TranzAlpine

Region: Christchurch and Canterbury | Duration: Full Day | Commences: Christchurch or Greymouth

The TranzAlpine - rated one of the world's greatest train journeys!

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 favourite spots. There's a lot to look forward to!

The journey is 223.8 kilometres long and takes just four and a half hours. There are 16 tunnels and 5 viaducts, the highest being the Staircase standing at 73 metres.

Rates and Bookings

PLEASE NOTE: The rates quoted below are only available for pre-paid reservations through The Travelmall. Bookings for these rates need to be at least 3 days in advance.

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Tour Rates (per person in in NZD)
Tour Type	Single	Twin	Child	Family	Rates valid
Christchurch - Arthur's Pass or Cass	$100	$100	$50	-	1/10/2007 - 30/9/2008
Springfield - Arthur's Pass, Otira, Cass & Moana	$100	$100	$50	-	1/10/2007 - 30/9/2008
Arthur's Pass - Greymouth	$63	$63	$31	-	1/10/2007 - 30/9/2008
Otira -Greymouth	$54	$54	$27	-	1/10/2007 - 30/9/2008
Christchurch - Jackson's	$120	$120	$60	-	1/10/2007 - 30/9/2008
Christchurch - Otira	$110	$110	$55	-	1/10/2007 - 30/9/2008
Christchurch - Greymouth - Christchurch	$209	$209	-	-	1/10/2007 - 30/9/2008
Note: Rates may at certain times be subject to change due to local events or holidays.

Address Details

Tranz Scenic
Addington Railway Station, Troupe Drive
Addington, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand

Booking Fax: 61 2 9999 4332
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Transfers and other details

Disclaimer/Important Note: Itineraries, departure dates and inclusions are correct at time of publishing however subject to change without notice. For specific inclusions to itinerary please reconfirm at time of booking.
Tour Departure Months	Jan Feb Mar May Apr Jun Aug Jul Sep Dec Nov Oct
Tour Departure Days	Daily
Tour Departure Dates	Departs daily throughout the year. All services are closed 25 Dec (Christmas)
Departure/Arrival Details	Departs Christchurch at 0815. Arrives Greymouth at 1245. Departs Greymouth at 1345. Arrives Christchurch at 1805.
Hotel Pickup	Not Provided
Exclusions	Food and beverages.

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