TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth
Tourist attraction · Addington ·
Scenic rail journey with panoramic views of snow-capped mountains
Scenic rail journey with panoramic views of snow-capped mountains
"On a five-hour ride between Christchurch and Greymouth, I found the TranzAlpine to be an approachable, affordable way to fall in love with train travel: its route crosses the rugged Southern Alps via Arthur’s Pass National Park, and panoramic windows, open-air observation cars, and a leisurely pace let you savor every moment." - Todd Plummer
"The alpine rail leg is a four-hour, mountain-crossing journey that delivers unobstructed views of snowcapped peaks while serving elevated regional cuisine: breakfasts of hot-smoked king salmon sourced from around the highest mountain, avocado from the Bay of Plenty, and lunches like free-range roasted chicken with bacon salad and roasted corn paired with an oaky local Chardonnay. The route links a cosmopolitan eastern city with the remote rainforests of the West Coast and offers front-row panoramas of the corrugated cliffs around the highest vehicular pass in the range." - Brad Japhe
Running for about four hours across New Zealand’s South Island between Christchurch and Greymouth, this route offers outstanding views in pretty much every direction and gives passengers a front-row seat to the island’s dramatic landscapes, earning it a place among the world’s most incredible train journeys. - Liv Kelly
"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
"A coast‑to‑coast scenic rail journey that runs between the east and west coasts, cutting through Arthur’s Pass and showcasing dramatic lakes, rivers and snowcapped mountain scenery; the route is particularly striking in winter when alpine vistas are dusted with snow." - Dinesh Ajith