TranzAlpine Train Journey from Greymouth to Christchurch

From NZD 241.25

4.32

152 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 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.

Additional Info

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

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

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)

Options

Greymouth to Christchurch

4.5 hour train journey from Greymouth to Christchurch

Reviews

4.32

152 reviews on TripAdvisor

Pleasant journey with...
Alan F,
Mar 28, 2025
3.00
Pleasant journey with good visibility of picturesque alpine and rural country. Should have had more commentary or information about sites passed.
Disappointed
Robert R,
Mar 21, 2025
3.00
Our departure was delayed by 1 hour due to maintenance work on the line. This should have been avoided or lessened in favour of a not inexpensive fare on this tourist train. On arrival in Christchurch exiting the train was further delayed by 15 minutes due to a freight train at the terminal. Again preference should be given to the tourist train as now many will under rate this Great Journey and probably adversely affect NZ tourism. Lucky to get 3 stars.
Tranzalpine train journey
Jim O,
Mar 10, 2025
4.00
Best done in winter or spring when there's some snow around or the rivers are in flood. It would be best appreciated then, I feel.
It was a good experience...
Joan T,
Feb 22, 2025
5.00
It was a good experience for a first timer to New Zealand. You really get to see the countryside and some features like the viaducts that you wouldn’t see any other way.
An enjoyable confortable train journey enabling passengers to relax and take in the spectacular scenery across the alps.
Jenny T,
Feb 14, 2025
5.00
Comfortable train journey through the very beautiful New Zealand alps. The last carriage in the train is open for viewing and taking photos. Great service from the friendly. Some choices from the cafe unavailable on the journey from Greymouth to Christchurch. The train travels quite slowly with a few stops so the journey took five hours.