| Explore South includes:
- 3 day pass - Sector 19 - Christchurch to Greymouth - Sector 7 - Greymouth to Franz Josef - Sector 8 - Franz Josef - Queenstown - Sector Free - In Queenstown See itinerary below for details on each sector. Departs on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. The TranzAlpine departs at 8:15am. Highlights:
Itinerary: Sector 19 - TranzAlpine Train: Christchurch - Greymouth The TranzAlpine departs at 8:15am. The TranzAlpine is world renowned as 'The Great New Zealand Rail Adventure'. Crossing the huge and fertile patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains, The TranzAlpine winds its way over massive viaducts, through spectacular gorges and river valleys, before tracking slowly across the country's greatest mountain range, the Southern Alps. Following rivers and skirting lakes, it descends through lush beech forest to the Tasman Sea and the town of Greymouth. The TranzAlpine will arrive in Greymouth at approximately 12:45pm. Note: You will need to make your own way to the train station. ---------- Sector 7 - Greymouth - Franz Josef Highlights:
Time for more adventure! We arrive into the alpine village of Franz Josef in time for those who want to partake in a half day glacier hike. If you wish to aim higher, take a heli-hike that will deliver you to the top of the glacier within the midst of the Southern Alps. If you want a bit more of a challenge, allow an extra day and go for the full day glacier hike. There are not too many opportunities in the world to do something like this. If glaciers aren’t your thing, another option here is to go kayaking on the scenic Lake Mapourika, surrounded by stunning mountain peaks. Approximate arrival time into Franz Josef in winter is 12:00pm and summer is 1:00pm. ---------- Sector 8 - Franz Josef - Queenstown Highlights:
Next up, is a stop at the home of the bungy, the Kawarau Bridge, 42m over the Kawarau River and the world’s first commercial bungy site. We head into Queenstown late afternoon where there are endless activity options, from mild to wild. We have allowed two days in Queenstown (but many people prefer to stay longer) to soak it all up. Approximate arrival time in Queenstown is 5:30pm. ---------- Sector Free - In Queenstown Spend the day trying one of the many activities in the "Adventure Capital of the World" or take a journey into majestic Milford Sound.  ENQUIRY FORM
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