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Coastal Pacific Train Journey from Picton to Christchurch

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Overview

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5 hours 40 minutes

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Experience and immerse yourself in the rugged coastal architecture of New Zealand. The Coastal Pacific travels breathtakingly close to the Pacific Ocean, where the roaring, windblown sea meets enormous bush-clad mountains.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Wheelchair accessible

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

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

All taxes, fees and handling charges

GPS-triggered audio commentary

One Way Rail Journey

Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Food and drinks (available to purchase)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

With steeply soaring mountains on one side and the sweeping Pacific Ocean on the other, find yourself immersed in the rugged coastal architecture of the east coast of the South Island. Surrounded by a myriad of sea and birdlife, you’ll hug 98km of untouched coastline, winding your way through lush native bush, charming coastal towns and dramatic seascapes. 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 (at own expense).

Options

Scenic Plus

Scenic Plus
Includes Food and Beverage

Scenic

Picton to Christchurch: 6.25 hour train journey from Picton to Christchurch

Reviews

4.49

331 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • It was a truly wonderful...

    Kerrin D,

    Sep 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a truly wonderful trip from beautiful Picton to the gorgeous Christchurch. We passed towns, black sand lined beaches, blue seas, snow capped mountains, cows, sheep and even spotted whales and seals. The staff were very accommodating and friendly, the kiosk on board was filled with reheatable packaged meals, snacks, wine and treats of all sorts! Unbeknown to us, there was an outside observation deck we we able to visit and did so often. We would thoroughly recommend doing the Pacific Coastal train trip. 10/10

  • It was a nice ride. The...

    Janine M,

    Sep 29, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    It was a nice ride. The staff are fantastic and the train is clean with plenty of windows to look out. As usual the cost of food and drink is overpriced. The scenery is lovely but there is only just over an hour of actual coastal scenery. The rest is rolling green hills and plenty of sheep and cattle. To say it is spectacular is slightly exaggerated.

  • Solo

    Paul P,

    Sep 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The viewing car is awesome take some water and pictures lot's of pictures it is a trip to remember the staff are amazing

  • Scenic and relaxing trip; beats driving

    Bob C,

    Apr 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Skip the car and get on the train for some incredible scenery. Vineyards turn into spectacular ocean vistas, seals on rocks, then back into lush green forested hills. Really nice way to spend an afternoon getting from Picton to Christchurch.

  • Beautiful scenery

    Ellen F,

    Mar 30, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Comfortable seats with beautiful views. Coastal views amazing. Good food and snacks. Very nice workers onboard. Downside, just this run were AC made it too cold and the train was 20+ minutes late which meant it was dark when we arrived. Also to know, the outdoor viewing car had no seating so I’d standing is an issue don’t go out there.

From NZ$265.00

4.49
331 reviews
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