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Thursday September 14 2017
GETAWAY TO WESTCOAST
TranzAlpine - A world famous train journey The TranzAlpine scenic train journey between Christchurch and Greymouth, from one coast of the South Island to the other. Now is the time to start planning your Spring break away on the world famous scenic train journey to Greymouth. Cross the sprawling Canterbury Plains and enjoy picturesque vistas as you travel the granite ravines of the ice-fed Waimakariri River. Traverse the mighty Southern Alps where spectacular views of the chiselled alpine landscape with take your breath away at every turn. After stopping at Arthur’s Pass, the terrain changes as you emerge from the 8.5km long Otira Tunnel. With a steep gradient of 1 in 33, it remains one of New Zealand’s finest engineering feats. Descending through a subtropical rainforest and past the glistening waters of Lake Brunner, you continue on to Greymouth. As the heart of the West Coast, it is a great base for exploring the region’s famous glaciers, wild rivers and stunning Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki. You will enjoy all this from the comfort of new world-class carriages featuring huge panoramic sky-view windows, an onboard licensed café with a range of delicious New Zealand flavours and comprehensive GPS triggered at-seat audio commentary. For a breath of fresh spring air, step onto the open air viewing carriage where nothing gets between your camera and the stunning scenery. The TranzAlpine runs a daily return service between Christchurch and Greymouth throughout the year. Book your unforgettable TranzAlpine journey today and experience the beauty of the Southern Alps.
To book and find out more visit greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscapes by taking the TranzAlpine between Christchurch and Greymouth. You’ll travel through the fields of the Canterbury Plains, cross the Waimakariri River and climb into the majestic Southern Alps to the seaside town of Greymouth. Experience all of this in purpose built scenic carriages with panoramic windows, there is an open air viewing carriage and an on board licensed café as well. Book now at
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
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