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RE: Road trip - New Zealand

by neverwinter 12 January 2012

the Christchurch to Greymouth drive takes in Arthur's Pass which is stunning - but you will see lots of other stunning things and there…
RE: Itinerary suggestions for 3 weeks in NZ.. help please

by Ozziegiraffe 31 January 2011

When I was travelling by car with a friend, we sometimes picked up other travellers heading in the same direction when staying at hostels.…
RE: Yet another Itinerary - NZ South Island

by ianw6705 30 August 2010

We just went from Greymouth (by car) up to Arthur's Pass, spent the night, and then headed back down to Hokitika and then on to the glaciers…
RE: Tranz Scenic Rail Pass

by Captain_Courageous 26 March 2010

Having ridden on the Tranz Coastal and Tranz Alpine, they were both very good. You can break your jounrey at Kaikoura (half way between…
RE: 11 days in South Island

by fourcornersnz 16 December 2009

Ian's got it pretty much spot on, I'd say! The route outlined above sounds perfect for you: - It's one of the major tourist routes so…
RE: Tranzalpine Railroad - Arthur's Pass

by wellyjilly 12 February 2009

I agree with deeomahony - the round trip is definitely worthwhile. You get a short lunch break in Greymouth (which is pretty small so…
RE: Should I Return to USA via Christchurch, Wellington, or Auckland?

by ianw6705 19 February 2008

This is the suggested two-week itinerary I posted on another thread: • Tranzalpine train Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass (one night) and…
RE: New Zealand itinerary

by ianw6705 19 February 2008

I would agree that you should concentrate on the South Island, given you have only two weeks. I also think a loop that starts and ends…
RE: Best transport: Queenstown - Franz Josef - Christchurch

by Captain_Courageous 13 February 2008

FRom Franz to Chch, I'd recommend Franz to Greymouth, then the Tranz-Alpine from there to Chch. Great views, train stops at Arthur's Pass…
RE: Best transport: Queenstown - Franz Josef - Christchurch

by ianw6705 13 February 2008

Check the InterCity or Atomic Shuttle timetables for Queenstown > Franz Josef, and then Franz Josef > Greymouth, and then the Tranzalpine…
Re: Question regarding Christchurch - Arthur's Pass - Greymouth crossing

by Man_in_Seat_61 30 November 2007

Actually, I enjoyed the scenery between AP and Greymouth as much or more than the scenery Christchurch-AP. I've put photos taken from…
Question regarding Christchurch - Arthur's Pass - Greymouth crossing

by TravelingSwede 29 November 2007

I'm currently planning to ride the bus from Christchurch to Greymouth and then take the train back in the afternoon. This is based on…
Advice for June itinerary on South Island-- please!

by egtravel 07 June 2007

My friend and I are taking a trip to South Island and would love to hear any sagely advice you might like to give!

We are 20 and…
Tranzalpine Railroad - Arthur's Pass

by deeomahony 29 January 2007

They saying is if it is misty one side of the trip the other end will be clear.Don't bet on the scenery being visable I am glad I did…
Tranzalpine Railroad - Arthur's Pass

by jessola74 26 January 2007

We are planning a trip to the south island. Not much time, but definitely want to do the transalpine railroad / train at least one way…
Arthur's Pass?

by nette 21 January 2007

yep - catch the trans-alpine train up there, do some of the beautiful treks, and then carry on. can get there from christchurch or greymouth…