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TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth

Tourist attraction · Addington ·

TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth

Tourist attraction · Addington ·
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How to Get Around New Zealand on a Budget (Updated for 2025)

"The Coastal Pacific (Christchurch–Picton) is another of New Zealand’s scenic train routes — not a commuter train — with viewing platforms, audio commentary, and large windows for photography; adult one-way fares are listed around 219 NZD." - Matthew Kepnes

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Scenic rail journey with panoramic views of snow-capped mountains

scenic train journey
stunning scenery
open air carriages
friendly staff
cafe on board
regional cuisine
observation cars
informative commentary
Google Rating
4.6 (1.5K)
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Troup Drive, Addington, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand Get directions

Restroom
Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
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Information

Scenic rail journey with panoramic views of snow-capped mountains

scenic train journey
stunning scenery
open air carriages
friendly staff
cafe on board
regional cuisine
observation cars
informative commentary
Google Rating
4.6 (1.5K)
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
Featured in Food & Wine
Featured in

Troup Drive, Addington, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand Get directions

Restroom
Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth by null
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