Across the Southern Alps through Arthur’s Pass.
Christchurch to Greymouth
The TranzAlpine crosses the Canterbury Plains, climbs through river gorges and over the Southern Alps at Arthur’s Pass to Greymouth on the West Coast. It can be done as a return day trip.
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| Name | Kind | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| KaikōuraAbout 2.5 hours north | Coastal town | Whale watching below snowy mountains. |
| Hanmer SpringsAbout 1.5 hours north | Hot pools village | Alpine village with thermal pools. |
| Lake TekapoAbout 3 hours south-west | Lake village | Turquoise lake, the Church of the Good Shepherd and dark skies. |
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