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 once daily between Christchurch, Arthur's Pass an...
The scenic New Zealand train journey on board the TranzAlpine is just under five hours, but is a showcase of sweeping farmland, snow-capped mountains, narrow gorges, braided rivers, lakes and dense native forest. It offers easy access to Arthurs’ Pass National Park, with the chance to spen...
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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Travel in scenic style on the world-famous TranzAlpine Christchurch to Greymouth train, stopping at Arthur's Pass and Moana
New Zealand's world famous Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir wines or sit back with a cold beer or freshly made coffee and tea. Scenic Plus dedicated hosts are on hand to answer questions, add local knowledge and ensure you have the best journey possible. We recommend you travel the full ...
The TranzAlpine is the most scenic train journey in New Zealand, and one of the most scenic train trips in the world. Not surprisingly, it's become the most successful of all the Kiwi Rail Great Journeys passenger train services, very popular with tour groups because of the spectacular crossi...
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Travel in scenic style on our Northern Explorer Auckland to Wellington train, stopping at Hamilton, Tongariro National Park, Ohakune and Palmerston North
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...