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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

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/how-to-get-around-new-zealand/

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Scenic rail journey with panoramic views of snow-capped mountains

scenic journey

breathtaking scenery

panoramic windows

open-air carriages

friendly staff

southern alps

arthur's pass

cafe car

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

Restroom

Credit card accepted

Debit card accepted

Free street parking

Wheelchair accessible entrance

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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 journey

breathtaking scenery

panoramic windows

open-air carriages

friendly staff

southern alps

arthur's pass

cafe car

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

Featured in Food & Wine

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

Restroom

Credit card accepted

Debit card accepted

Free street parking

Wheelchair accessible entrance

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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