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TranzAlpine Tour - Christchurch & Greymouth, New Zealand
2009.09.02
The TranzAlpine – Christchurch to Greymouth, rated one of the world’s great scenic railway journeys!
The trip is 223.8km long and takes just 4.5hours from the east coast of South Island to the west coast.
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The TranzAlpine – Christchurch to Greymouth, rated one of the world’s great scenic railway journeys!
The trip is 223.8km long and takes just 4.5hours from the east coast of South Island to the west coast.
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Following the TranzAlpine route, Amelia and Ellen drove from Christchurch to Greymouth and came back to Christchurch by train the next day.
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Following the TranzAlpine route, Amelia and Ellen drove from Christchurch to Greymouth and came back to Christchurch by train the next day.
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Darfield railway station
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Darfield railway station
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The background snow mountain is Shefield ski field.
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The background snow mountain is Shefield ski field.
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Springfield railway station
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Springfield railway station
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cafe in Springfield railway station
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cafe in Springfield railway station
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Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
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Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
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The train crosses the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River.
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The train crosses the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River.
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An open air viewing carriage allows you to take photos of the stunning scenery if you are well equipped with windproof and rainproof gear.
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An open air viewing carriage allows you to take photos of the stunning scenery if you are well equipped with windproof and rainproof gear.
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one of the film locations of Lord of The Rings
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one of the film locations of Lord of The Rings
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Visitors were welcomed by wind, rain, hail and sunshine when the train had a 5-minute stop at Arthurs Pass National Park railway station.
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Visitors were welcomed by wind, rain, hail and sunshine when the train had a 5-minute stop at Arthurs Pass National Park railway station.
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It's absolutely worth of jumping off the train and getting onto one of the stunning tracks in the Southern Alps.
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It's absolutely worth of jumping off the train and getting onto one of the stunning tracks in the Southern Alps.
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Keas, the alpine mountain parrots found only in New Zealand's South Island, always walk, run or fly towards visitors at Arthurs Pass National Park railway station - not just for greetings and plays. Food is what they look after.
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Keas, the alpine mountain parrots found only in New Zealand's South Island, always walk, run or fly towards visitors at Arthurs Pass National Park railway station - not just for greetings and plays. Food is what they look after.
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'Do NOT feed kea!' - Department of Conservation, NZ
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'Do NOT feed kea!' - Department of Conservation, NZ
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Train climbs into the Southern Alps before descending through lush beech rain forest to Greymouth.
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Train climbs into the Southern Alps before descending through lush beech rain forest to Greymouth.
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Cass railway station
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Cass railway station
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Otira railway station
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Otira railway station
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There are 16 tunnels and 5 viaducts, the highest being the Staircase standing at 73 metres.
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There are 16 tunnels and 5 viaducts, the highest being the Staircase standing at 73 metres.
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Te Kinga scenic reserve - a remote hideaway on the way from Otira to Moana (the last stop before Greymouth)
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Te Kinga scenic reserve - a remote hideaway on the way from Otira to Moana (the last stop before Greymouth)
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No rain, no rainbows! Never blame rain on your holiday in New Zealand.
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No rain, no rainbows! Never blame rain on your holiday in New Zealand.
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autumn views in late winter
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autumn views in late winter
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In Moana, you may have an afternoon tea in Stationhouse Cafe or take trout fishing tour in Lake Brunner .
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In Moana, you may have an afternoon tea in Stationhouse Cafe or take trout fishing tour in Lake Brunner .
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The train departs Greymouth daily at 12:45pm if no delay caused by bad weather or lack of train control signal.
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The train departs Greymouth daily at 12:45pm if no delay caused by bad weather or lack of train control signal.
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Wall drawings/paitings of train can be easily found in Greymouth town centre.
Train still plays important role of Greymouth's economy in 21st centry - delivering coal from west coast to Christchurch Lyttleton Harbour for export to Europe.
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Wall drawings/paitings of train can be easily found in Greymouth town centre.
Train still plays important role of Greymouth's economy in 21st centry - delivering coal from west coast to Christchurch Lyttleton Harbour for export to Europe.
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