Travelling from coast to coast, the TranzAlpine carries you across vast plains, over mighty mountain ranges, and through lush native beech forests to the rugged beauty of the West Coast. Along the way, you’ll pass the wide expanse of the Canterbury Plains, trace the ice-fed Waimakariri River, and climb into the heart of the Southern Alps – a landscape of towering peaks and dramatic gorges. The scenery unfolds at every turn, offering endless and unforgettable vistas that capture the true grandeur of New Zealand’s South Island.
Stations: Christchurch, Springfield, Arthur’s Pass, Moana (Lake Brunner), Greymouth
Christchurch, also known as Ōtautahi, is a city undergoing significant urban redevelopment...