Great Journeys New Zealand operate three long distance trains and three inter-island ferries that take passengers across New Zealand in comfort …
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Dec 7, 2023
Great train trip nice and easy ( although early start) links well with ferry at picton - bag went straight through. Some great scenery and the commentary is funFull review by Tim2345-2345
Nov 13, 2022
This was such a smooth ride from checking in our luggage, boarding , enjoying the vibrant scenery through to arriving in Picton. Great staff, loved the outdoor carriage, and enjoyed every minute.Full review by Therese1960
Apr 15, 2021
We were really disappointed that our Scenic Plus trip was cancelled and Instead we were given ‘bank; seats in both directions of our return journey with a $25 cafe voucher. For a couple in their 80’s…Full review by 235joannem
Hi Jeremy If you go to our website w w w . greatjourneysnz . com You will find the timetable information in the drop down menu for the Coastal Pacific.
Hi, I noted that I can book ONE ticket from Wellington-Christchurch on Coastal Pacific with the following schedule: - Wellington-Picton via Interislander ferry: 0845am-1215pm - Picton-Christchurch via Coastal Pacific: 0215pm-0830pm Is there delays on Interislander ferry that will result in me missing the Coastal Pacific train ride to Christchurch? I have written to Great Journey of NZ and below response from the lady: "This is a common connection and can be done as one ticket under Coastal Pacific. However we do recommend travel insurance for any unforeseen circumstance." ***Sorry, I got back recently from Mexico and Belize and I experienced a bus misconnection that got me stranded in Tulum bus terminal for 7 hours. So I would like to check if anyone has ever experienced misconnection in this route.
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The ferries tend to be on time most days,you have a 2hr difference in picton and the station is only 5min away. The only reason for a delay will be weather or mechanical failure. a …
The ferries tend to be on time most days,you have a 2hr difference in picton and the station is only 5min away. The only reason for a delay will be weather or mechanical failure. a lot of passengers off the ferry will be on train(backpackers).. Insurance is never a bad option with travels.
Does the Coastal Pacific Train run from Christchurch to Picton in August 2019
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The Coastal Pacific train runs daily from Christchurch to Picton throughout the summer season, beginning on the last Friday of September and ending on the last Sunday of April.
Travelling Christchurch to Picton Is there a better side of the train to sit on? Coast or inland?
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Right side(coast) was our seats, at Kaikoura most of land slips can be viewed on left side.If new viewing cars in operation should have no problem with either side..You still get a …
Right side(coast) was our seats, at Kaikoura most of land slips can be viewed on left side.If new viewing cars in operation should have no problem with either side..You still get a good view either side from carriage with the large windows.
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