Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus experience
Christchurch Picton
Explore the unique cultural and culinary flavours of our Pacific coast as it glides by your window aboard our Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus dining experience.
While you ease back and enjoy the seaside scenery and intimate views of Marlborough's world-famous vineyards, we'll be serving you a menu filled with freshly picked ingredients from the lands you pass through.
Our Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus experience introduces you to the natural flavours of the Pacific Ocean and the Marlborough and Canterbury regions.
So if you are looking for an authentic regional New Zealand experience, then look no further.
Scenic vs Scenic Plus
Explore the flavours of our land
Imagine rolling across the Canterbury Plains aboard the Coastal Pacific, enjoying a breakfast of Eggs Benedict on potato-herb rosti and free-range bacon?
Or watching the Pacific Ocean glide by your window while savouring South Island smoked salmon with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc?
Perhaps cruising through the world-famous vineyards of Marlborough with a cheese board paired with your choice of local wine is more your style?
Well, these are just a few of the delicious options we'll be serving aboard.
*menu is subject to seasonal change. Dishes served on the Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus journey may differ from images shown. Please advise if you have any dietary requirements at the time of the booking.
Coastal Pacific timetable
The Christchurch to Picton train service runs northbound in the morning, while the returning Picton to Christchurch train runs southbound in the afternoon.
Booking your Scenic Plus experience
Choose the Scenic Plus fare when booking online, or contact our team to upgrade an existing Scenic booking (subject to availability).
While you can board or disembark at intermediate stations, the full Scenic Plus fare applies. For the best experience, we recommend travelling the full journey to enjoy the complete dining experience from start to finish.
Find our Coastal Pacific railway stations
View our Coastal Pacific stations page to find out more about each of our stations.
Get directions, parking information, and check-in requirements.
Explore more flavours of New Zealand
Get an extended taste of New Zealand by travelling on our other Scenic Plus services:
Ready to book?
Book your TranzAlpine Scenic Plus train tickets online now or over the phone.
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0800 872 467
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm