TranzAlpine

 

Today's post about a New Zealand location is about a train ride.

 

KiwiRail operates this 5 hour one way journey from Christchurch to Greymouth.  The scenery is spectacular – you go through 16 tunnels and over 4 viaducts.

 

First you go across the majestic Canterbury Plains to reach the Alps.  

 

 

There are normally 2 classes of seat – Scenic and Scenic Plus.

 

There is an open air viewing carriage – good for those photos.

 

There is a stop along the way at Arthur's Pass.

 

This service runs once a day in each direction but has reduced hours at present due to Covid.

 

It costs NZ$189 one way – about $136 US.