TranzAlpine

1923223 kmChristchurch to Greymouth

CountryNew Zealand

Year Opened1923

Length223 km

RouteChristchurch to Greymouth

About TranzAlpine

New Zealands famous alpine crossing, considered one of the great train journeys of the world. Crosses the Southern Alps via Arthur Pass and the 8.5 km Otira Tunnel. Passes over 5 major viaducts and 16 tunnels in the mountains. The scenery moves from beech forest to tussock highlands to rainforest.

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