5 hours 40 minutes (approx.)
Description
Perhaps New Zealand’s most scenic railway, the Coastal Pacific follows the South Island’s rugged Kaikoura coastline, with dramatic windblown seascapes to the right and enormous, native bush-clad mountains to the left. The journey by train from Christchurch to Picton offers an unrivaled opportunity to enjoy this landscape’s rugged beauty in comfort and class.
Highlights
- Cruise along tracks breathtakingly close to the expansive and wild Pacific Ocean
- Lookout for myriad sea and birdlife, including fur seals and maybe even dolphins
- Enjoy the comfort, luxury and style of award-winning, world-class carriages
- Listen to GPS-triggered audio commentary with headphones attached to every seat