New Zealand

Christchurch - Tranzalpine Rail Tours

• Arthur's Pass National Park with Optional TranzAlpine Train Small Group Tour, 9 - 9.5 hours (from Viator)
  Day Tour : Commences at Christchurch, New Zealand
  In the heart of the Southern Alps, Arthur's Pass National Park has an incredible diversity of flora and landscape. Experience a breathtaking journey aboard the TranzAlpine Train winding it's way through the magnificent Waimakariri Gorge. Join short guided walks to rainforests, rivers and mountain vistas and visit the incredible Castle Hill rocks. more info and booking details from Viator...

• The TranzAlpine Rail Service, 4.5 hours (from Viator)
  Rail Service : Commences at Christchurch and concludes Greymouth, New Zealand
  From Pacific Ocean to Tasman Sea. The TranzAlpine train is a daily rail service operating coast to coast between Christchurch and Greymouth. It is rated as one of the top scenic train journeys in the world. The train crosses the patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains, winds its way through the Waimakariri Gorge, crosses the spectacular Southern Alps, via the alpine village of Arthur's Pass and past beautiful Lake Brunner more info and booking details from Viator...

• The TranzCoastal Rail Service from Christchurch, 5.5 hours (from Viator)
  Rail Service : Commences at Christchurch and concludes Picton, New Zealand
  Travel north by train from the 'Garden City' of Christchurch to Picton. Depart Christchurch across the Waimakariri River and through the rolling farmland of North Canterbury. The train then travels along the coastline between the ocean and rugged mountain ranges. It connects with the Inter-island ferry which crosses Cook Strait from Picton to Wellington daily. more info and booking details from Viator...

• Kaikoura Whale Watch with TranzCoastal Train from Christchurch, 10.5 hours (from Viator)
  Wildlife : Commences at Christchurch, New Zealand
  Spend the day spotting giant sperm whales and acrobatic Dusky Dolphins. Take the scenic Tranz Coastal train from Christchurch, across the rolling farmlands of North Canterbury, to the coastal town of Kaikoura. Take a whale watch tour by plane or boat, where, if you are lucky, you will spot whales and other marine animals. A great day out for all those who wish to see these gentle creatures from the deep. more info and booking details from Viator...

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