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  - Auckland-Wellington train
  - Wellington-Auckland train
  - Christchurch-Picton train
  - Christchurch-Greymouth train
  - Picton-Christchurch train

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Day Excursions

  - Arthurs Pass Excursion
  - Kaikoura Excursion
  - Greymouth Excursion

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The Greymouth to Christchurch train is a scenic rail journey from Greymouth to Arthurs Pass and Christchurch through the Southern Alps, from the west coast to the east coast of New Zealand's South Island.

From Greymouth, the train travels east through lush alpine beech rain forests of the South Island's west coast towards the Southern Alps, ascending through the Otira tunnel to the alpine village of Arthurs Pass - a base to explore Arthurs Pass National Park.  From Arthurs Pass the train slowly descends through spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River,  crossing the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch - known as the garden city and the South Island's largest city, 

The train carriages are centrally heated in winter and air conditioned in summer, with 'Airline' style reclining seats and 'Table' (4 people around a table) seating.

Both styles allow you to experience the amazing views through large panoramic windows,  while enjoying the company of other passengers on-board. 

There is an open air viewing carriage allowing you many opportunities to take photos of your favourite spots and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snacks and light meals on route. 

This train is a reserved seating 'One Class/Non-smoking' service.

The train connects at Greymouth with bus and coach services from Hokitika, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, Punakaiki, Westport and Nelson.

This train connects with bus and coach services from Christchurch to Mt Cook, Dunedin, Invercargill, Te Anau, Stewart Island and Queenstown.

So, sit back and enjoy a genuine kiwi rail experience through the rugged Southern Alps and alpine rainforests of the South Island on this award winning train service.

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