Escape the city for an overnight adventure to the West Coast. This break will take you through the heart of the Southern Alps to a land of timeless beauty.
Highlights
- Enjoy the TranzAlpine train as you soar along alpine peaks, rivers and valleys aboard
- Relax for the evening in the sleepy ocean-front town of Greymouth
- Spend the morning exploring Greymouth's quaint shops and eateries
You'll love this break
If you are looking to extend your TranzAlpine experience by staying overnight in Greymouth before returning aboard our spectacular mountain train the next day, then this package is for you.
Inclusions
- Journey on the world renowned TranzAlpine train
- 1 night accommodation in Greymouth
- Morning tea on the way to Greymouth
- Afternoon tea on the return journey
- Breakfast
- West Coast transfers
Price per person - share twin
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4-star accommodation at Copthorne Greymouth Hotel or Coleraine Suites & Apartments
- Morning tea
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TranzAlpine rail journey
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Return journey to Christchurch
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Breakfast at hotel
- Afternoon tea
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TranzAlpine rail journey
Overview
Your journey begins the moment you arrive at Christchurch Railway Station. Step aboard the world-renowned TranzAlpine and settle in for a truly memorable rail experience. As you journey across the Canterbury Plains and into the Southern Alps, youâll be treated to some of Aotearoa New Zealandâs most dramatic landscapes.
On arrival on the West Coast, a transfer will be waiting to take you to your accommodation. From there, the rest of the day is yours to discover the historic township of Greymouth at your leisure.
Accommodation & meals:
Activities included:
Overview
Ease into the morning with breakfast at your hotel, before your transfer takes you back to the railway station to store your bagsâleaving you free to discover more of Greymouth.
Enjoy a stroll along the waterfront, browse local boutiques, or settle in at a cosy café with views of the Tasman Sea.
Later, return to the station to reboard the TranzAlpine for your journey back through the heart of the Southern Alps to Christchurch and travel through the valleys of Åtira and across the high-country landscapes of Cass and Craigieburn.
Arriving back in Christchurch, youâll step off the train with unforgettable memories (and photos) of a truly exceptional journey.
Meals included:
Activities included:
Optional activities
Add one of these incredible activities to your overnight escape and make the memories of a life-time.
Your central accommodation
Modern and warm, the Copthorne Hotel Greymouth is just a short walk from popular attractions like Monteith's Brewery and the TranzAlpine railway station.
Towering high above the shops and cafés below, this comfortable hotel provides you with an impressive view over the Grey River and the Tasman Sea. Depending on which side your comfortable room resides, you are in for a treat - maybe even more so than the delicious desserts from Jimmy Cook's Restaurant on the first floor.
Ready to book?
Use our online form to create your enquiry and we'll then make your reservations and contact you for confirmation and payment.
Alternatively, if you would like to book over the phone or have any questions, then contact our Travel Centre team right now:
0800 872 467
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