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new zealand train journeys

• the tranzalpine
• the tranzcoastal
• the overlander
• scenic rail pass

the tranzalpine

Rated one of the top 10 Rail Journey's in the world, the TranzAlpine travels between Christchurch and Greymouth, from one coast of New Zealand to the other. From your carriage you'll see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. Your train then climbs into the Southern Alps before descending through lush beech rain forest to the West Coast town of Greymouth - a great base for visits to Punakaiki and the always popular glaciers.

highlights
Canterbury Plains
Arthurs Pass
Southern Alps
Spectacular gorges and river valleys
Open air viewing carriage

times
Operates Daily.
Departs Christchurch 8.15am, Arrives into Greymouth 12.45pm
Departs Greymouth 1.45pm, Arrives into Christchurch 6.05pm
Passengers are required to be at the station at least 20 minutes before departure.

additional information
Operated by Tranz Scenic.
All prices are shown in Australian Dollars and include GST.
Children aged 0-1 years are free of charge when travelling on parents lap.
Children aged 2-14 years are at the child rate.

please note
TranzScenic Rail must be booked in conjunction with accommodation by Travel Online.

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the tranzcoastal

The TranzCoastal travels between the delightful port of Picton and Christchurch, the South Island's largest city. This journey is a scenic feast, with the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side of your train and the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline on the other. Along the way you pass though the village of Kaikoura, where you can break your journey to take in the whale watching or dare to get closer and swim with the dolphins.

highlights
Magnificent farmland
Kaikoura Ranges
Kaikoura
Large panoramic windows
Open air viewing carriage
Travels through 22 tunnels and crosses 175 bridges

times
Operates Daily.
Departs Christchurch 7.00am, Arrives into Picton 12.13pm.
Departs Picton 1.00pm, Arrives into Christchurch 6.21pm.
Passengers are required to be at the station at least 20 minutes before departure.

additional information
Operated by Tranz Scenic.
All prices are shown in Australian Dollars and include GST.
Children aged 0-1 years are free of charge when travelling on parents lap.
Children aged 2-14 years are at the child rate.

please note
TranzScenic Rail must be booked in conjunction with accommodation by Travel Online.

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*The Overlander train service between Auckland and Wellington is to cease operating at the end of September 2006. The final train will run on Saturday 30 September 2006*

The Overlander is a journey through the heart of the North Island travelling between Auckland, New Zealand's largest city and home of the Sky Tower, to Wellington, New Zealand's arts and culture capital. Along the way you pass the Central North Island ski towns of National Park and Ohakune, popular with young and old alike. You also see fantastic views of New Zealand farmland, the volcanic plateau, Mount Ruapehu, the world famous Raurimu Spiral, and stunning river gorges - all from our panoramic windows or open air viewing decks allowing you the best possible views.

highlights
New Zealand farmland
Volcanic Plateau including Mt Ruapehu
Raurimu Spiral
Stunning river gorges
Large panoramic windows
Observation Carriage with lounge seating

times
Operates Daily.
Departs Auckland 7.25am, Arrives into Wellington 7.25pm.
Departs Wellington 7.25am, Arrives into Auckland 7.20pm.
Passengers are required to be at the station at least 20 minutes before departure.

additional information
Operated by Tranz Scenic.
All prices are shown in Australian Dollars and include GST.
Children aged 0-1 years are free of charge when travelling on parents lap.
Children aged 2-14 years are at the child rate.

please note
TranzScenic Rail must be booked in conjunction with accommodation by Travel Online.

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Tranz Scenic’s new Scenic Rail Pass is an easy to use, great value pass, allowing passengers the chance to travel around New Zealand on the Tranz Scenic rail network at their own pace.

The pass is designed for independent travellers who want to experience a rail vacation or get the best out of their holidays to New Zealand and experience the true beauty and benefits of train travel.

You can choose your own route, stop when you like, and travel as many times as you wish within the validity of this flexible pass - hop on and off our tourist trains where and when you wish. While touring New Zealand, you can travel between islands with ease as your pass includes travel on the Interislander ferries between Wellington and Picton.

The Scenic Rail Pass provides you with genuine savings off the standard adult fare, so the more you travel the better the value.

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additional information
Operated by: Tranz Scenic
All services are closed on 25th December (Christmas Day).
Pass is booked by the first date of Tranz Scenic rail travel.
Reservations for each journey can only be made by contacting Tranz Scenic.
Bookings for Interislander travel must be made 24 hours prior to scheduled departure time.
All prices are shown in Australian Dollars and include GST.
Children: aged 0-1 years are free of charge when travelling on parents lap. Children aged 2-14 years inclusive are at the child rate.
Once issued the Scenic Rail Pass is non-refundable and cannot be transferred.
When traveling on the Scenic Rail Pass photographic identification MUST be produced for both train and ferry.
Scenic Rail Pass is valid for travel only during the dates it is issued for.

please note
TranzScenic Rail must be booked in conjunction with accommodation by Travel Online.

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