TranzAlpine

Great Journeys New Zealand
New Zealand
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The Journey

Navigate from Christchurch to Greymouth across a span of 223km.

Scenery Highlights
  • Waimakariri River Gorges
  • Arthur's Pass National Park
  • Canterbury Plains
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    4.75 hours

  • Distance

    223 km

  • Est. Price

    NZD 249–499 per person

Official Booking Provider
Classes & Accommodations

Meals: Meals not included; Scenic Cafe available

Ensuite: No

Meals: Regional Delicacies & Wine Included

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

GE Power locomotive or DM/Dash locomotive

Track Gauge

1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Cape gauge

Braking Technology

Air brakes

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Crossing the Waimakariri River gorge via steel viaducts

  • Ascending 400m+ elevation gain through Arthur's Pass

  • Navigation of remote alpine terrain with limited road access

Carriages

Purpose-built panoramic sightseeing carriages with open-air rear deck

Electrification

None – diesel-hauled throughout

Maximum Speed

100 km/h

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    4.75 hours

  • Distance

    223 km

  • Est. Price

    NZD 249–499 per person

Official Booking Provider