Discover New Zealand by Railway

Want to escape to the great outdoors? From rippling riverbeds to rugged ravines Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand boasts of a variety of landscapes– it’s a sight to behold!

If you are anxious to explore Arthur’s Pass National Park, there are several walks to choose from. The Devil’s Punchbowl Waterfall is a popular short walk. For those with great endurance, try a longer walk along the Avalanche Peak Track. Known for its hiking and tramping, New Zealand offers a plethora of places to enjoy the dramatic scenery.

The TranzAlpine train is the perfect way to take in New Zealand’s magnificence. RealTravelers Kyle & Dan give us insight on their travels and share some helpful tips!

“The rail journey traveled across the expansive patchwork of Canterbury Plains’ farmland, wound through the spectacular gorges of the Waimakariri River, and climbed the mighty Southern Alps of New Zealand by taking a route through Arthur’s Pass. After passing through the Southern Alps, the train descended into lush native beech forest and stopped in the coastal town of Greymouth for an hour before making its way back east to Christchurch.

All of that amazing scenery was included in the ticket price for the 9-hour day journey; we were fortunate to have received a discount when we booked our tickets, so we only paid $130 (that’s around £50, or $100 USD each) for each ticket, compared to the original ticket price of $198 NZD (that’s around £76, or $152 USD each). It was fortunate that we booked our tickets through the I-Site the day before because we may not have been granted a discount if we would have booked the trip ourselves over the telephone, or if we would have just shown up in Christchurch on the morning of the journey to purchase tickets” (more…)

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Arthur’s Pass Hotels

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