TranzAlpine Train Journey: Christchurch to Greymouth

Overview

Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape by taking a train one way between Christchurch and Greymouth. 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.

Activity itinerary

One of the world’s great train journeys, traveling coast to coast through forests and farmland and through the spectacular Southern Alps. The TranzAlpine operates a daily return service between Christchurch and Greymouth. From the comfort of world-class carriages, you will see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. The train then climbs into the majestic Southern Alps to Arthur’s Pass National Park, 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. 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.

How to use your ticket

Ticket to be presented at the departure point

• Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure and check in at the station to receive your boarding pass. Please have your Viator Voucher ready for inspection. • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Wheelchair accessible
• 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

Travelers

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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Activity offered by Great Journeys New Zealand via Viator.