TranzAlpine
Bringing alpine NZ to youTraverse the South between Christchurch to Greymouth. Experience patchwork farmland, ice-fed rivers, spectacular viaducts, and the beautiful Lake Brunner. |
Leaving ChristchurchAfter passing the suburban bungalows of Christchurch, the TranzAlpine crosses the flat, open farmland of the Canterbury Plain. |
Braided riversThe climb into the Southern Alps begins beside the broad braids of the ice-fed Waimakariri ("Cold Water" in Maori) river. |
TrampingLace up your tramping boots and hit the trail. Arthur's Pass National Park has something for everyone — from short strolls to challenging summit climbs. |
New Zealand on screenThe Lord of the Rings, and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe are just two of the films featuring magnificent landscapes not far from Springfield |
A landscape of contrastsBefore the journey ends, tussock land like this will turn into lush rain forest. |
Jet boatingBlast away the cobwebs with a thrilling ride into the foothills of the Southern Alps along the spectacular Waimakariri River. |
Arthur's PassStretch your legs 737 metres above sea level at Arthur’s Pass, or spend longer here and explore this alpine national park |
Cheeky KeasWatch out for the world's only alpine parrot at Arthur's Pass |
Moana and Lake BrunnerMoana can be a 3-hour scenic stop-off that gives TranzAlpine return-trip passengers the option of a range of activities on and around Lake Brunner |
Reaching The CoastGlory days of gold, coal and jade, and the isolation of the wild west coast have helped shape Greymouth’s character |
The trip of a lifetime
Truly one of the world’s great scenic train trips through the dramatic contrast of dry beech forests and tussock land on one side of the Alps and lush green landscapes on the other.
From Christchurch, cross the patchwork farmland of the Canterbury plains, follow the Waimakariri river, climbing into alpine scenery on a series of spectacular viaducts. Then, after stopping at Arthur's Pass, emerge from the long Otira Tunnel and descend through sub tropical rain forest past beautiful Lake Brunner and on to Greymouth.
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Climb aboard the TranzAlpine
Experience a world famous journey through the Southern Alps.
Kerry
Dunedin, NZ
Embark on a truly unique alpine adventure
How do we deal with snow on the tracks? With a snowplough train!
Muffin Stop
Springfield is the TranzAlpine stop for freshly baked muffins
Castle Hill
Go bouldering on the unique rock formations of Castle Hill
"Awesome! Take your warm clothes because the outside carriage is the best way to see the countryside the train goes through!"