Christchurch to Greymouth on the TranzAlpine train It's perhaps the most scenic train ride in New Zealand, and one of the most scenic train trips anywhere in the world. The TranzAlpine, run by New Zealand train operator KiwiRail as part of their Great Journeys of New Zealand division, runs...
Train travel Get a front row seat for spectacular scenery when you travel by train in New Zealand. The great train journeys of New Zealand Popular scenic train trips in New Zealand The Great Journeys are the three scenic rail trips across New Zealand that can be done at any time of year....
The TranzAlpine is regarded as one of the world’s great train journeys as it traverses the majestic Southern Alps mountain range on its route across the South Island between Christchurch and Greymouth. The scenic New Zealand train journey on board the TranzAlpine is just under five hours, but...
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Scenic Rail Freedom Pass is ideal for 1 week to 12 month stay in New Zealand. Scenic Passes is suited for the independent traveller, families or small groups.
What's the train like? The Coastal Pacific uses new AK panoramic sightseeing coaches built in KiwiRail's Dunedin workshops in New Zealand in 2011-2012. These replace the old rebuilt 1930s & 1940s carriages used until 2012. Photos courtesy of James Chuang Scenic class Most seats face the dire...
The Northern Explorer train service is a scenic rail journey through the five unique geographical regions of the North Island - travelling between Auckland, New Zealand's largest city - home of the Sky Tower, through the central heartland of the North Island to Wellington - New Zealand's harbou...
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Picasa/Courtesy of Great Journeys New Zealand The wonders of New Zealand require a visitor’s full attention, so why not give your eyes a treat and roll through the country on ascenic train ride?Great Journeys New Zealandoffers a brand-new collection of multiday, guided rail tours that sweep...