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TranzAlpine Train Journey from Greymouth to Christchurch

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Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape by taking a train one way between Greymouth and Christchurch. Along this journey you’ll see epic vistas, travel the edges of the ice-fed Waimakariri River, traverse the Southern Alps, and see miles of native beech forest.

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Greymouth to Christchurch: 4.5 hour train journey from Greymouth to Christchurch

FromR2,648.73Per Person
Available from 1st Aug 2025

What's included in TranzAlpine Train Journey from Greymouth to Christchurch

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One of the world’s greatest train journeys, travelling coast to coast through forests and farmland and through the spectacular Southern Alps. The TranzAlpine operates a daily service between Christchurch and Greymouth. From the comfort of world class carriages travel from the West Coast town of Greymouth through lush beech rainforest before arriving at Arthur's Pass National Park. Then travels through the majestic Southern Alps, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. You will then see the fields of the Canterbury Plains before arriving at the final destination of Christchurch.

While on board enjoy the journey in award winning world class carriages with specially designed seats. Awaken your senses in the open air viewing decks or sit back and enjoy the GPS triggered audio commentary available through headphones at every seat. All trains have a licensed café carriage providing snacks and light meals.

TranzAlpine Train
Great Journeys New Zealand
Mawhera Greymouth isite Visitor Information Centre

Inclusions

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • GPS-triggered audio commentary
  • One Way Rail Journey
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guide
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if travelling with a wheelchair.
  • Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure and check in at the station to receive your boarding pass
  • This train passes through the Southern Alps, please dress for the alpine conditions

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point

• Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure and check in at the station to receive your boarding pass. Please have your Viator Voucher ready for inspection. • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required

Operator

Great Journeys New Zealand