TranzAlpine: New Zealand's Most Scenic Train Adventure

This is a BUCKET LIST experience. A fantastic journey with jaw dropping views. The staff were really good. The viewing carriages were great but got busy (max occupancy 20 people): wish we’d looked at booking the upper class so we could have more space in the viewing carriage. The buffet car was good but could have used more coffee machines/staff as at times the wait for service was long. The luggage management was excellent.

We booked the scenic plus option and were underwhelmed The day started fine and we got on the train quickly but then it went downhill The staff were nice enough but not very organised. They did not clear our coffee cups for over an hour and forgot to give us the drink menu which I had to ask for after 3 hours. No choice in main meal, they did not ask if more drinks were needed. The chairs were comfy enough but it did not justify the price There was only one toilet which was not sufficient The scenery was good and the view carriage spacious

Great train ride with nice views of the mountains and rivers. Much better than driving for hours. Relaxing and coffee/lunch can be brought from the onboard shop.

We had a great journey on this train. The landscape was amazing, and the staff were so friendly and helpful. I hadn’t bought the right tickets to get on and off, and at the last minute the manager kindly helped me change the legs of the trip. On the train, they looked after our luggage and even brought it to us so we didn’t get wet in the rain. They also helped us call the hotel to arrange a shuttle. We felt cared for like family. Thank you for making this journey so smooth.

Beautiful scenery and professional staff.. Great way to spend half a day seeing scenery not necessarily seen from the road.

Super friendly and helpful team. Wonderful comfy train with great carriages including an open carriage for viewing. Enjoyed every minute and would recommend.

Views are amazing. Loved this trip. Well worth doing Take photos before Arthur’s Pass going from Christchurch to greymouth

Great day. Trip was cut short due to weather. We had the choice to cancel or go to Arthur's Pass and back to Chch. We went and it was well worth it. Rain came in at Arthur's Pass but we saw so much up until then and the cleared on the return trip. Staff were great.

A beautiful alternative to driving or flying to travel to the West Coast from Christchurch. Scenery is just lovely and train was comfortable and great to be able to get a coffee and something to eat on board once the cafe was open. Would be stunning in the middle of winter when the snow is all through the passes.

All good. Have a plan for something to do when you get to Greymouth All fine nice people working on board train Well run train You can see even more on the bus trip back to Christchurch