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The TranzAlpine
Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape with a train journey between Christchurch and Greymouth. 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.
The TranzAlpine is one of the world's great train journeys covering 223 kilometres (139 miles) one-way, taking just under 5 hours.
You’ll traverse the majestic Canterbury Plains, to the backdrop of the mighty Southern Alps and enjoy the journey of a lifetime.
Operating Times:
The Christchurch to Greymouth train departs at 8:15am on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
The Greymouth to Christchurch train returns in the afternoons on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, departing Greymouth at 2:05pm.
Contact:
0800 872 467