The tranz Alpine is rated one of the world's greatest scenic railway journeys.
Why not experience the grandeur of New Zealand's South Alps by train.
the tranz alpine train journey
The Tranz Alpine scenic train journey 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 Fox and Franz Josef glaciers.
tranz alpine fares (one-way)
- Adult: $NZ130
- Senior: $NZ120
- Student: $NZ120
- Child: $NZ60
tranz alpine timetable
| Depart Christchurch | 8.15am | Arrive Greymouth | 12.45pm |
| Depart Greymouth | 1.45 pm | Arrive Christchurch | 6.05 pm |
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