Tranz Alpine Train
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch |
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RailReviews
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1.5/5
The ride covers some interesting territory but not as spectacular as advertised.
The "plus" service, which includes dinner, is not worth the additional money. This is especially true if you are planning to go only half way to Arthur's pass, because only half the service is completed at the full price.
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2.0/5
No where as spectacular as the train journey from Auckland to Wellington.
Plus breakdowns meant we were running 3 hours late and consequently were travelling at least 2 and a half hours in the dark missing the scenery we booked the trip to see.
Can’t recommend this on.
Steve Sopota
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5.0/5
Best train trip I have experienced in my life so far.
Stunning views!! Would definitely recommend this to any traveller in New Zealand as it is really a unique journey.
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3.5/5
We got the train from Springfield rather than paying to go through the suburbs and Christchurch which was a good idea.
Enjoyed the trip, great views, especially from the observation carriages but then you could not listen to the commentary. There was no notification that the train was running over an hour late on return - a notice could have been posted at the station.
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4.0/5
I travelled from Greymouth to Christchurch.
A great and comfortable journey over the New Zealand Alps. Open air carriage is perfect for taking photos. Not a cheap adventure though.
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2.5/5
Train is pretty comfortable, but even one way was too expensive for what the brochure said about the scenic experience.
Good coffee though.
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3.5/5
Very good sight of mountains and rivers and the most comfortable train ever.
Price high.
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4.0/5
Comfortable carriages with clean windows for taking photos.
Return trip seating allowed viewing of both sides. Friendly staff, excellent quality food (best steak pie in New Zealand), shame that the audio system is not inside and outside.
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1.5/5
The ride covers some interesting territory but not as spectacular as advertised.
The "plus" service, which includes dinner, is not worth the additional money. This is especially true if you are planning to go only half way to Arthur's pass, because only half the service is completed at the full price.
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2.0/5
No where as spectacular as the train journey from Auckland to Wellington.
Plus breakdowns meant we were running 3 hours late and consequently were travelling at least 2 and a half hours in the dark missing the scenery we booked the trip to see.
Can’t recommend this on.
Steve Sopota
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2.5/5
Train is pretty comfortable, but even one way was too expensive for what the brochure said about the scenic experience.
Good coffee though.
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3.5/5
We got the train from Springfield rather than paying to go through the suburbs and Christchurch which was a good idea.
Enjoyed the trip, great views, especially from the observation carriages but then you could not listen to the commentary. There was no notification that the train was running over an hour late on return - a notice could have been posted at the station.
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5.0/5
Best train trip I have experienced in my life so far.
Stunning views!! Would definitely recommend this to any traveller in New Zealand as it is really a unique journey.
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4.0/5
I travelled from Greymouth to Christchurch.
A great and comfortable journey over the New Zealand Alps. Open air carriage is perfect for taking photos. Not a cheap adventure though.
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4.0/5
Comfortable carriages with clean windows for taking photos.
Return trip seating allowed viewing of both sides. Friendly staff, excellent quality food (best steak pie in New Zealand), shame that the audio system is not inside and outside.
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2.5/5
Mixed feelings.
Did the return trip, outward our carriage had no commentary, lots of photo opportunities. On return, less people and the driver did not want to stop at all.
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3.5/5
Very good sight of mountains and rivers and the most comfortable train ever.
Price high.
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5.0/5
great trip from Christchrch to Greymouth.
Greymouth doesnt sound like such a good place to visit but we had a great time. A wonderful cycle trail, an awesome glow-worm cave tour with a zipline and some great rinforest kayaking
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4.0/5
Scenic trip Greymouth to Christchurch.
Well worth the money and well organised.
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4.5/5
I have waited many years to travel on this train - a wonderful experience that every tourist should have on their 'bucket list'.
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1.0/5
Very poor service, dangerous to leave luggage with them - you will get it back soaked!!
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4.5/5
Easily booked online.
Due to earthquake were helpful in changing railway journey arrangements.
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5.0/5
Superb Introduction to New Zealand for us - travelled from Christchurch to Greymouth and back on our first full day here - really enjoyed it.
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4.0/5
Rode all the way from Greymouth to Christchurch.
Great views for most of the trip (last bit into Christchurch is boring). Excellent views up to Arthurs Pass and then beyond. Some excellent photo opportunities wrecked by barriers erected on some bridges. They are no barriers on any of the other great train rides in NZ so why here? Shortly after the start of the most spectacular part of the journey I gave up my prize position in the viewing car to a young couple for some shots. My politeness and consideration was rewarded by them, and others, hogging the good positions. I tried to take some photos and ended up with great shots of hands, backs of heads. Moral is that if you get a good position don't be considerate like me, be selfish like others. This had not been an issue on the other train journeys I had. People had shared the best positions. With this train being so popular why not another viewing car?
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4.0/5
Recommend staying on the West Coast at least overnight before taking the return rail journey
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4.0/5
Unfortunately if rained all the way back from Greymouth to Christchurch so even though the weather was overcast going it was a disappointing trip.
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2.0/5
train overcrowded, not particularly clean.
Inadequate observation cars, very late both ways. Expensive for what you get. A bus would have been better.
