🇳🇿 The TranzAlpine: A Train Journey You Can't Miss in New Zealand!

🚂 One of the World's Greatest Train Rides Route: Christchurch ↔ Greymouth (223km / 5hrs) Highlights: 🌄 Canterbury Plains → 🏔️ Southern Alps → 🌿 Beech rainforests → 🌊 Wild West Coast 🪟 Panoramic windows + open-air viewing carriage (perfect for photos!) ☕ Onboard café serving local snacks & drinks 💰 Ticket Info From $249 NZD (≈¥1,100) Best seats: Right side (Christchurch → Greymouth) for mountain views ⏰ Operating Hours Mon-Fri: 8AM–6PM | Sat-Sun: 8AM–5PM 🌟 Why It's Special? Arthur’s Pass stop: Stretch your legs at NZ’s highest settlement 🏡 "Wow" moments: Crossing Staircase Viaduct (73m high!) Spotting kea parrots at the alpine station 🦜 All-weather magic: Misty valleys look even more mystical in rain ☔ #TranzAlpine #NZMustDo #ScenicTrain #SouthIsland #TravelBucketList