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One of the world’s great train journeys, travelling from coast to coast on New Zealand's South Island taking in the vast Canterbury Plains, spectacular Southern Alps and wild West Coast.

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TranzAlpine's licensed Scenic Cafe.
TranzAlpine's licensed Scenic Cafe.
TranzAlpine train crossing a summery Waimakariri River amidst the mountains of Arthur's Pass National Park.
TranzAlpine train crossing a summery Waimakariri River amidst the mountains of Arthur's Pass National Park.
Snap shot of Mount Binser from the TranzAlpine Open-air Viewing Carriage.
Snap shot of Mount Binser from the TranzAlpine Open-air Viewing Carriage.
TranzAlpine train travelling through Cass.
TranzAlpine train travelling through Cass.
TranzAlpine train crossing a wintry Waimakariri River high in the Southern Alps near Cass.
TranzAlpine train crossing a wintry Waimakariri River high in the Southern Alps near Cass.
TranzAlpine travelling through a winter wonderland.
TranzAlpine travelling through a winter wonderland.
TranzAlpine crossing Taramakau River near Jacksons, West Coast.
TranzAlpine crossing Taramakau River near Jacksons, West Coast.
TranzAlpine train straddles Cass Bank with Mount Binser rising in the background.
TranzAlpine train straddles Cass Bank with Mount Binser rising in the background.
Winter at Lake Sarah from the TranzAlpine viewing carriage.
Winter at Lake Sarah from the TranzAlpine viewing carriage.

About

The TranzAlpine scenic train journeys between Christchurch and Greymouth. From the comfort of our carriages, see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. Your train then climbs into the majestic Southern Alps to Arthurs Pass National Park, before descending through lush beech rainforest to the West Coast town of Greymouth – a great base for visits to Punakaiki and the always-popular glaciers. Enjoy all this in the comfort of our carriages featuring huge panoramic windows, an on board licensed café with a range of delicious Kiwi flavours, and GPS triggered at-seat audio commentary.

Location

MacKay Street, Greymouth, New Zealand
Things to See & Do
Side Track Tours

West Coast Encounters

John Kennedy, head guide of West Coast Encounters, has worked in the tourism and hospitality industry for over 30 years with an extensive history in tour guiding.

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Blackball Hilton

Formerly The Blackball Hilton Hotel

This 100 year old hotel offers an abundance of historical information. The walls are filled to the brim with stories about the old coal mining days.

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blackball salami

Blackball Salami Company Limited

Our salami is made from a variation of beef, pork and venison.

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Brunnerton Lodge and Backpackers

Brunnerton Lodge and Backpackers

Staying at our traditional and comfortable lodge in Taylorville you are well located for both drop offs and pick up from the Paparoa Track.

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Beach View Motels

Beachview Motels

Keith and Robyn would like to welcome you to their beautiful motel complex. We hope that you will enjoy your visit to this exquisite, scenic part of New Zealand.

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Greymouth train station

New Zealand Rent A Car

Rental cars and mini vans. Twenty locations New Zealand wide. Free delivery and pick up from TranzAlpine train, hotels and motels. Affordable rates.

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Paroa Hotel Motel West Coast New Zealand

Paroa Hotel

Lonely Planet’s guide says it all: ‘You can’t beat the Paroa Pub for genuine West Coast hospitality’.

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Greymouth

Greymouth Taxis Service

Specialising in transfers to Hokitika Airport and the Tranz Alpine train.

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