What days does the TranzAlpine run?

The TranzAlpine runs daily departing Christchurch at 8:15am. It stops at Greymouth for 1 hour before departing Greymouth at 2:05pm and arriving back at Christchurch at 6:31pm.

What is there to do between Westport and Greymouth?

Hokitika Gorge is another classic to see on this Great Coast road trip from Westport to Greymouth. Its turquoise water and the suspension bridge are perfect Instagram-worthy spots. The short walk to the Gorge is nice and easy. Just make sure you time your visit to Hokitika Gorge perfectly.

Which is bigger Greymouth or Westport?

Greymouth is the larger and, in my view, the nicer of the two towns so I would recommend staying there for the night.

What is there to do in Greymouth for free?

10 Free & Cheap Things to Do in Greymouth

Walk the Point Elizabeth Walkway – FREE.
Visit Rapahoe Beach – FREE.
Check Out the Brunner Mine Site – FREE.
Tour the Monteith’s Brewery – CHEAP.
Do the Woods Creek Track (and Other Walks) – FREE.
Check Out the Left Bank Art Gallery – FREE.

Where did the TranzAlpine come from in New Zealand?

The TranzAlpine, hauled by DC 4513 and DCP 4628, skirting the Waimakariri River. With the deterioration of the yellow Northerner stock, carriages to replace these had to be found by sourcing from the rest of the NZR 56-foot carriage fleet.

How long does it take to ride the TranzAlpine train?

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. The TranzAlpine is one of the world’s great train journeys covering 223 kilometres (139 miles) one-way, taking just under 5 hours.

How long is the train from Christchurch to TranzAlpine?

The TranzAlpine is one of the world’s great train journeys covering 223 kilometres (139 miles) one-way, taking just under 5 hours. You’ll traverse the majestic Canterbury Plains, to the backdrop of the mighty Southern Alps – the journey of a lifetime. Timetable. The TranzAlpine runs daily departing Christchurch at 8:15 am.

When does the TranzAlpine run on Christmas Day?

The TranzAlpine runs daily departing Christchurch at 8:15 am. It stops at Greymouth for 1 hour before departing Greymouth at 2:05 pm and arriving back at Christchurch at 6:31 pm. The TranzAlpine does not run on Christmas day.

What days does the TranzAlpine run? The TranzAlpine runs daily departing Christchurch at 8:15am. It stops at Greymouth for 1 hour before departing Greymouth at 2:05pm and arriving back at Christchurch at 6:31pm. What is there to do between Westport and Greymouth? Hokitika Gorge is another classic to see on this Great Coast road trip…