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ICONIC RAIL & FERRY JOURNEYS
TRANZALPINE TRAIN
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from £ 139 one way or £ 187 return day trip |
COASTAL PACIFIC TRAIN |
from £ 69 one way |
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CHRISTCHURCH TO GREYMOUTH
Step aboard the TranzAlpine and experience one of the world ’ s great train journeys through the stunning Southern Alps . Travelling coast-to-coast through the ‘ Great Divide ’, the mountainous spine of South island , the railway weaves through cliff-lined river gorges , over high mountain plains , past braided rivers and around pristine mountain lakes as it journeys from Christchurch to Greymouth . Your comfortable reclining seat has panoramic views through large windows which bathe the carriage in light . On board there is also a licensed café and fantastic open-air viewing carriage . Journey also available in reverse .
Journeys : One way journey from Christchurch to Greymouth takes just under
5 hours . The full day trip includes an hour in Greymouth before reboarding the train back to Christchurch .
Departures : Daily from Christchurch at 0815 or from Greymouth at 1405 until 05 May 25 . From then until mid-Sep 25 it runs Friday-Monday before the
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
daily service resumes . The train does not operate on 25 Dec .
Meals : Not included . Snacks and drinks can be purchased on board .
What ’ s included : The prices shown are per person and include travel as indicated on the TranzAlpine train in a standard economy seat .
CHRISTCHURCH TO PICTON from £ 125 one way CHRISTCHURCH TO KAIKOURA OR KAIKOURA TO PICTON from £ 69 one way
With the Pacific Ocean lapping at its wheels on one side and the Kaikoura ranges rising majestically on the other , the Coastal Pacific is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque journeys in New Zealand . Travel along rugged coastlines , across remote beaches , between mountains and sea , on a timeless journey of breathtaking beauty . Your comfortable reclining seat has ample leg room and the carriage has panoramic windows for soaking up the views . Otherwise , head to the open-air carriage to step outside and feel the ocean breeze brush your skin , or sit back with a refreshing drink in the licensed café . All journeys are available in reverse .
Journeys : Christchurch to Picton takes just over 5½ hours ; Christchurch to Kaikoura is 3 hours ; Kaikoura to Picton is just under 3 hours .
Departures : Thur-Sun between until Dec 24 . From 01 Jan-27 Apr 25 the train operates daily before returning to the four day service . The train departs Christchurch
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
at 0700 and Kaikoura at 1000 . The return journey from Picton is at 1340 or Kaikoura at 1615 .
Meals : Not included . Snacks and drinks can be purchased on board .
What ’ s included : The price shown includes travel on board the Coastal Pacific train in a standard economy seat .
from £ 39 one way |
from £ 49 one way |
NORTHERN EXPLORER TRAIN |
INTERISLANDER FERRY |
AUCKLAND TO WELLINGTON from £ 67 one way OR AUCKLAND TO NATIONAL PARK from £ 39 one way
The Northern Explorer , which connects multi-cultural Auckland with the bustling capital Wellington , rumbles through the rural heart of the North Island on an epic journey that allows you to experience the extremes of New Zealand ’ s scenery . See the scenic wonders of Middle Earth , soar over towering viaducts , across the high plains of the volcanic plateau , and beneath three mighty volcanoes . If time doesn ’ t allow you to take the full day trip , opt for the shorter journey available to National Park . Carriages have spacious reclining seats with generous leg room and panoramic windows The train also has an open-air carriage for uninterrupted views and a licensed café . All journeys are available in reverse .
Journeys : Auckland to Wellington which takes around 10½ hours ; or Auckland to National Park which is 5½ hours .
Departures : Monday , Thursday & Saturday at 0745 from Auckland ; or Friday , Sunday & Wednesday at 0755 from Wellington .
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Meals : Not included . Snacks and drinks can be purchased on board .
What ’ s included : The prices shown are per person and include travel as indicated on the Northern Explorer train in a standard economy seat .
WELLINGTON TO PICTON
Sailing between Wellington and Picton , this is one of the unmissable great journeys of New Zealand . Two thirds of the sailing is a scenic spectacle as the ferry loops around Wellington Harbour and drifts through the fiord-like channels and inlets of the Marlborough Sounds . The rest of the journey navigates dramatic Cook Strait , where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean . It ’ s a truly iconic experience . Opt to travel as a foot passenger , with upgrades available to the Plus Lounge for a more refined journey or , travel with your car ( some car rental companies require you to drop your vehicle off and pick up another on arrival ). Each vessel has stacks to keep you busy with a family lounge , a cafe and bar . Journey is available in reverse .
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Journeys : Wellington ( North Island ) to Picton ( South Island ) takes around 3½ hours .
Departures : Three ferries depart daily from both Wellington and Picton with departures throughout the day .
Meals : Not included . Snacks and drinks can be purchased on board .
Upgrades : Interislander Plus Lounge from £ 59 per person . Prices to take your own car start from £ 138 per person .
What ’ s included : The price shown includes travel as a foot passenger on the Interislander ferry .
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