TranzAlpine Train Journey: Christchurch to Greymouth

From NZD 241.25

4.4

238 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese (Taiwan)

Chinese

English

Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape by taking a train one way 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.

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

This train passes through the Southern Alps, please dress for the alpine conditions

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

One way Rail Journey

GPS-triggered audio commentary

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Food and drinks ( available to purchase)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Options

Christchurch to Greymouth

4.5 hour train journey from Christchurch to Greymouth

Operated by Great Journeys New Zealand

Reviews

4.4

238 reviews

156

Across the Top - The TranzAlpine.
Allison B,
Jan 14, 2025
4.0
The journey from Christchurch to Greymouth was lovely. A brief stop at Arthurs Pass. The area around Moana and Lake Brunner was particularly stunning. The staff were great and we even got a wave goodbye from the platform. Next time, I might try the Scenic carriage which appears to be a fine dining experience. I was unaware of this option when I booked and was only offered what seems to have been a more expensive ticket an than one economy may have been - but then again, the scenic carriage may be even more overpriced for a five hour train trip. But overall, a great experience.
The train accommodations...
Scott B,
Dec 23, 2024
4.0
The train accommodations were very comfortable and permitted outstanding viewing opportunities, particularly the "open car" area. The food from the cafe was very good and we appreciated the dairy-free and gluten-free options. I suspect this experience would be even more stunning in the winter.
Jaw dropping scenes.
Barry P,
Nov 30, 2024
5.0
Well organized. comfortable seats. Views from several platforms within the train. Plenty of room. Good food available. A really great trip. A must do.
A worthwhile adventure
John R,
Sep 24, 2024
5.0
There wasn’t one the whole journey was just great. one small downside — a seat facing backwards isn’t that great on a trip like that!
Tranz Alpine Train.
Julie H,
Sep 14, 2024
4.0
We had lovely weather on our Tranz Alpine trip the day we went which meant we got some great photos. The most disappointing thing was the only commentary you got was through an APP you downloaded, spent 30 minutes trying to operate only to find it was not working. Given the average age of the passengers is 65+, I feel it would be much appreciated to have a running commentary through a PA system as the train is a tourist operation, not a commuter train. It would be preferable to have someone with a Kiwi accent that we can understand. As a consequence we missed all the history of the area and the building of the tracks, etc. And we were lucky, we had young millennials sitting opposite us who discovered the APP was not working after the 30 minutes