Do I have to wear a mask on the TranzAlpine train?
“Passengers travelling on KiwiRail’s scenic trains in the South Island are not required to wear face coverings,” a spokesperson said. Alert level changes have hit the scenic train services hard, as unlike the Cook Strait ferries, they aren’t able to operate under alert level 2 due to physical distancing requirements.
Where does the TranzAlpine leave from?
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.
Where does the TranzAlpine leave from in Christchurch?
The tranzalpine train leaves from Troupe Drive Addington, Christchurch city, there is excellent parking at the station, all day, free, if all the spaces are taken, more parks are available as you arrive close to the station.
How long is the TranzAlpine train journey between Christchurch and Greymouth?
approximately 4 hours
Travel Christchurch to Greymouth on the TranzAlpine railway, one of the world’s most scenic train journeys. TranzAlpine trains depart daily from Christchurch Railway Station. The journey from Christchurch to Greymouth takes approximately 4 hours, crossing the Southern Alps and passing through stunning scenery.
Where do you stop on the TranzAlpine train?
The TranzAlpine railway starts at Christchurch and stops at: The main places to disembark the train to explore are Springfield, Arthur’s Pass and Moana. Springfield is a great base for exploring the Canterbury Plains and Torlesse Mountains – activities include horse-riding, cycling and hiking.
Where does the Tranz Alpine train run in New Zealand?
The Tranz Alpine train operates daily all year round. Stops along the route include Rolleston, Darfield, Springfield, Arthurs Pass, Otira, Moana (Lake Brunner) and Kokiri. Service Information: Due to work in the Otira Tunnel and other track maintenance, this train service will run between Christchurch and Arthurs Pass only…
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.