Great Journeys New Zealand - winter schedule and Scenic Plus
TranzAlpine is going back to 4 days a week during winter instead of 7 days, from 28 April to 28 September 2023.
Operating days
- 26 Dec 2022 - 27 Apr 2023: 7 days a week
- 28 Apr 2023 - 28 Sep 2023: Friday to Monday
- 29 Sep 2023 - 06 May 2024: 7 days a week
- 07 May 2024 - 01 Jul 2024: Friday to Monday
Scheduled track maintenance
On the following days there is full cancellation of services, with no bus replacement.
- 21-22 May 2023
- 11 Jun 2023
- 24-26 Jun 2023
- 15-16 Jul 2023
- 5-6 Aug 2023
- 26-27 Aug 2023
- 16-17 Sep 2023
- 1 Oct 2023
The first Scenic Plus service is on 14 April 2023 on the TranzAlpine train journey. Scenic Plus offers an all inclusive experience on the unique TranzAlpine scenic rail journey where customers can savour regionally inspired cuisine paired with sumptuous wine and beer during a hosted dining experience like no other.
✓ Staff assisted boarding and luggage check in.
✓ Personalised and dedicated host service bringing the experience to life with local stories and insights.
✓ Regionally inspired cuisine paired with local wines to bring authentic flavours of the journey.
✓ Choice of complimentary wine, beer and non alcoholic beverages during your meals.
✓ Purpose built galley (kitchen carriage).
✓ Private outdoor viewing carriage exclusively for Scenic Plus guests.
✓ Dedicated Scenic Plus carriage with spacious seating and large panoramic windows.
TranzAlpine is emphasising the hosted dining experience in the exclusive Scenic Plus carriage and later this year a brand new carriage will be arriving for the Scenic Plus service.
Contact: Lauren Campbell
Intercity / Greatsights coach schedule
Intercity are running their West Coast services four days a week through to 30 September 2023.
Operated by 24-seater coaches with no branding.
Nelson to Greymouth
- Coach #: IC8825
- Frequency: MON/WED/FRI/SUN
- Starts: 07:15 in Nelson (Millers Acre Carpark, 41 Halifax Street)
- Ends: 13:15 in Greymouth (Greymouth Railway Station, 164 MacKay St)
- Duration: 6 hrs
Greymouth to Nelson
- Coach #: IC8826
- Frequency: TUE/WED/FRI/SUN
- Starts: 13:30 in Greymouth (Greymouth Railway Station, 164 MacKay St)
- Ends: 19:15 in Nelson (Millers Acre Carpark, 41 Halifax Street)
- Duration: 5hrs 45mins
Greymouth to Fox Glacier
- Coach #: GS9829
- Frequency: MON/WED/FRI/SUN
- Starts: 13:30 in Greymouth (Greymouth Railway Station, 164 MacKay St)
- Ends: 17:40 in Fox Glacier (Fox Glacier Guiding, SH 6)
- Duration: 4hrs 10mins
Fox Glacier to Greymouth
- Coach #: GS9830
- Frequency: TUE/WED/FRI/SUN
- Starts: 08:30 in Fox Glacier (Fox Glacier Guiding, SH 6)
- Ends: 13:15 in Greymouth (Greymouth Railway Station, 164 MacKay St)
- Duration: 4hrs 45mins
Franz Josef to Queenstown
- Coach #: GS9827
- Frequency: MON/TUE/THU/SAT
- Starts: 08:00 in Franz Josef (Franz Josef Bus Stop, Main Rd)
- Ends: 16:30 in Queenstown (Athol St in the middle of the carpark)
- Duration: 8hrs 30mins
Queenstown to Franz Josef
- Coach #: GS9824
- Frequency: MON/TUE/THU/SAT
- Starts: 08:10 in Queenstown (Athol St in the middle of the carpark)
- Ends: 16:15 in Franz Josef (Franz Josef Bus Stop, Main Rd)
- Duration: 8hrs 05mins
The team is currently working through the winter and seasons up until 30 Sept 2025.
Coach Parking Information
Westland District
Hokitika
- 34 Tancred Street- coach parking - at all times (2)
- 7 Tancred Street - coach parking - at all times (1)
- 64 Tancred Street - coach parking - at all times (2)
- 42 Tancred Street - coach parking - at all times (1)
- 2 Railway Terrace - coach parking - at all times (1)
Franz Josef
- 29 Main Rd - coach parking – at all times (1)
- 24 Main Rd - coach parking – at all times (2)
- 20 Main Rd - coach parking – at all times (1)
Fox Glacier
- 44 Main Rd - coach parking – at all times (1)
Haast
- Marks Rd - coach parking – at all times (1)
Buller District
Parking in Westport/Buller other than the town main streets are generally fine providing they can fit. Very few spaces are designated with the only true designated bus stops being at the schools.
