TranzAlpine Train

Christchurch, West Coast
All year round

Christchurch to Greymouth train

Explore the Southern Alps aboard the TranzAlpine train – one of the world’s great train journeys, covering 223 kilometres (139 miles) one-way and taking just under 5 hours. The TranzAlpine train travels coast-to-coast through the ‘Great Divide’ and the indomitable spine of mountains that partitions the South Island. 

On the east, enjoy relaxing in the garden city of Christchurch and horse trekking into the mountains from Springfield. On the west, experience the tranquillity of Lake Brunner and venture into glacier country from Greymouth. At the centre, explore some great NZ mountain hikes at Arthur’s Pass.

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Christchurch to Greymouth and return

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ACCESSIBILITY

General

Scenic Class carriages are designed to make everyone feel comfortable. So if you are travelling on the TranzAlpine train with a wheelchair, powerchair or mobility scooter, then you can sit in one of the specially designed wheelchair spaces in the spacious and convenient Scenic Cafe carriage. All scenic train carriages are fitted with hearing loops. To activate your built in transformer, select the ‘T’ switch on the hearing aid. The hearing loop will boost the PA sound levels within the carriages. Certified assistance dogs are also welcome aboard.

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