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Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Including the TranzAlpine Train

Cross the Southern Alps by rail, then drive the West Coast to glacier country.

Un día de 12 horas en grupo pequeño, solo ida, de Christchurch a Franz Josef: el tren TranzAlpine por los Alpes del Sur y luego un road trip con guía por la West Coast, pasando por Hokitika, hasta la zona de los glaciares.

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Resumen

The TranzAlpine is the train everyone tells you to ride, and this one-way day uses it for what it is good at, crossing the Southern Alps, then hands you to a guide for the part a train cannot do: the West Coast's beaches, gorges and lakes on the way south to Franz Josef. Your bags ride the mini-coach across the Alps while you ride the train.

The day starts with a transfer to Tower Junction to board the TranzAlpine. You settle into the panoramic carriages and climb through the Waimakariri valleys and Arthur's Pass, then down into the rainforest side. At Greymouth your guide meets the train and you get an hour for lunch at a local pub from a set menu, included. Then it is the road: five minutes at the Cobden Breakwater, 30 minutes in Hokitika for the driftwood sign and the black-sand beach, an hour at Hokitika Gorge for the turquoise water, swing bridges and native bush, and a photo stop at Lake Ianthe before the final run into Franz Josef, where your guide drops you at your accommodation.

It is about 12 hours door to door. Groups are capped at 16 in a modern Mercedes mini-coach, and water and snacks are complimentary. You can bring one large bag up to 25kg plus a 7kg day bag. The train is run by a third party and delays of up to 30 minutes happen, so the road leg flexes to suit. The walking is light: beach, gorge track and viewpoints. Accommodation in Franz Josef is not included, so book your bed before you go.

Por qué te va a encantar

  1. 1

    Vagones panorámicos del TranzAlpine por Arthur's Pass

  2. 2

    El guía recibe el tren en Greymouth, almuerzo incluido

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    Hokitika's black-sand beach and driftwood sign

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    Turquoise water and swing bridges at Hokitika Gorge

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    Lake Ianthe photo stop in the rainforest

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    Luggage rides the mini-coach while you ride the train

  7. 7

    Drop-off at your Franz Josef accommodation

Itinerario de un vistazo

1 Morning · Board the TranzAlpine at Tower Junction

A transfer takes you to Tower Junction, Christchurch's rail terminal, to board the TranzAlpine. Your main bag goes on the mini-coach, which drives across the Alps to meet you.

1 On the train · Across the Southern Alps

Panoramic carriages through the Waimakariri valleys, over Arthur's Pass and down through the beech forest and rivers of the western side to Greymouth.

1 Greymouth, 1 hour · Meet your guide and lunch

Your guide collects you off the train in Greymouth, the Coast's main hub, and you sit down to an included lunch from a set menu at a local pub before heading south by road.

1 Cobden Breakwater, 5 minutes · First look at the Tasman

A quick stop at the breakwater on the Grey River mouth to watch the surf hit the wall.

1 Hokitika, 30 minutes · Black sand and the driftwood sign

Time for the famous Hokitika sign and a stroll on the wild black-sand beach where the rainforest meets the coast.

1 Hokitika Gorge, 1 hour · Turquoise water and swing bridges

Inland to the gorge for the walk over the swing bridges through native bush, with the glacier-fed river running an unreal turquoise below.

1 Lake Ianthe, 5 minutes · Rainforest lake stop

A peaceful roadside stop at a forest-ringed lake for photos before the last leg into Franz Josef.

1 Evening · Arrive Franz Josef

Your guide drops you at your accommodation in Franz Josef Village, around 12 hours after the day began.

Qué incluye

✓ Qué incluye

  • TranzAlpine scenic train journey, Christchurch to Greymouth
  • Fully guided small group West Coast tour, maximum 16
  • Lunch in Greymouth from a set pub menu
  • Complimentary bottled water and snacks
  • Modern Mercedes mini-coach transport with your luggage on board
  • Drop-off at your accommodation in Franz Josef Village

✕ No incluye

  • ✕Accommodation in Franz Josef
  • ✕Breakfast, dinner and drinks beyond the included lunch
  • ✕Equipaje extra además de una maleta de 25 kg y una mochila de día de 7 kg (con recargo, se coordina con anticipación)
  • ✕Glacier activities in Franz Josef

Preguntas frecuentes sobre este viaje

  • Where do I start the day?

    The day begins with a transfer to Tower Junction, the Christchurch rail terminal, to board the TranzAlpine. The operator confirms your exact pick-up point and time when the booking is made, and pick-ups cover central Christchurch including the Bus Interchange.
  • What happens to my luggage while I'm on the train?

    It rides on the mini-coach, which your guide drives across to Greymouth to meet you. You are allowed one large bag up to 25kg (no more than 158cm in total dimensions) and one small bag up to 7kg. Extra pieces attract a surcharge and must be arranged in advance.
  • Is this a return trip?

    No, it is one way. You finish in Franz Josef and your guide drops you at your accommodation there. Accommodation is not included, so book your bed in Franz Josef before you travel.
  • How much walking is there?

    Not much. The beach stroll in Hokitika and the swing-bridge walk at Hokitika Gorge are the longest, and both are on formed tracks or sand. Sensible footwear and a rain jacket are the operator's advice, because the West Coast earns its reputation for rain.
  • What if the train is late or the weather turns?

    The TranzAlpine is run by a third party and delays of up to 30 minutes are possible, so the road leg adjusts. In the rare case the operator has to cancel the tour for safety because of weather, you receive a full refund.
  • ¿Pueden ir niños?

    Yes. Children under 7 must travel in a child safety seat, which is a legal requirement in New Zealand, and anyone 14 or under needs an accompanying adult aged 18 or over. Mention ages when booking so the seat is arranged.
  • What's included to eat?

    Lunch in Greymouth from a set menu at a local pub, plus bottled water and snacks on the mini-coach. Breakfast before the train and dinner in Franz Josef are on you. Tell us about any food allergies when you book.
  • ¿Cuál es la política de cancelación?

    Las condiciones de cancelación de este viaje las define el operador y se confirman en tu voucher de reserva. Los reembolsos siguen la política del operador: si ellos pueden reembolsar, nosotros también. Wanderlust gestiona el reembolso por ti, los reembolsos siguen las condiciones del operador 1:1 (incluso si el operador cancela) y nosotros hacemos el seguimiento por ti. Escríbenos para conocer las condiciones exactas día por día antes de reservar.

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Lo que dicen los viajeros

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"Las paradas en museos dieron una gran mirada a la historia y la cultura, y todas las paradas para ver paisajes, visitar lugares y comer fueron un acierto. En resumen, un tour muy divertido y una gran experiencia."
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"Nos recogieron en un lugar muy conveniente, cerca de nuestro hotel. Un vehículo muy bueno (nuevo) y un guía excelente."
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Petur

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"Tuvimos una experiencia increíble. La duración de la visita fue buena. Fue un día divertido. Y el tamaño del grupo estuvo bien."
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Margie R

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