TranzAlpine Train Journey: Christchurch to Greymouth

4.3 (358 reviews) 2.5 to 4.5 hrs

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358 reviews

4.3

Crossing Cass River — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Waimakariri Bridge — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2.5 to 4.5 hrs
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Great Journeys New Zealand

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: One way Rail Journey
Included: GPS-triggered audio commentary

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Food and drinks ( available to purchase)
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Itinerary

TranzAlpine Train
Great Journeys New Zealand

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure and check in at the station to receive your boarding pass. Please have your Viator Voucher ready for inspection.
Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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