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Exciting<br />
RAIL JOURNEYS<br />
On many of our trips, <strong>Kirra</strong> include one or several of New Zealand’s great rail<br />
journeys. Travelling by train allows you to sit back, relax in comfort and enjoy<br />
spectacular scenery you simply can't see from the road.<br />
DRIVING CREEK RAILWAY<br />
At the North Island township of Coromandel, experience New Zealand’s only narrow-gauge<br />
mountain railway along with a working pottery and wildlife sanctuary. One of New Zealand’s most<br />
popular train rides, Driving Creek Railway will take you through replanted native kauri forest and<br />
across several large viaducts as you make your way to the mountain terminus. From here you’ll<br />
enjoy great panoramic views over the island studded Hauraki Gulf with the forested valley and<br />
mountains behind.<br />
COASTAL PACIFIC<br />
The Coastal Pacific train travels between Christchurch and Picton. The scenery is truly<br />
remarkable. The journey starts by crossing the Canterbury Plains, where vast braided rivers<br />
dissect a patchwork of horticultural and farming landscapes. Then travel along a thin strip<br />
of coastal land with the Kaikoura Ranges rising steeply on one side and the Pacific Ocean<br />
swells washing over a rocky coastline on the other. Seals and penguins can often be seen<br />
on the rocks as you continue your journey to the picturesque fishing village of Picton in the<br />
Marlborough Sounds. In total, the Coastal Pacific will carry you through 22 tunnels and<br />
across <strong>17</strong>5 bridges.<br />
TRANZALPINE<br />
The other intrepid South Island rail route is one of the world’s most scenic. The TranzAlpine<br />
will take you on a coast to coast train journey through the spectacular Southern Alps. It<br />
links the city of Christchurch to historic Greymouth, a river town on the rugged West Coast.<br />
Highlights include the 73 metre high Staircase viaduct, Arthur’s Pass National Park and the<br />
Otira tunnel. You will experience a total of 19 tunnels and four viaducts and the outdoor<br />
viewing carriage will get you close to the fresh alpine air and awesome scenery.<br />
Other rail journeys including the Taieri Gorge in Dunedin are available to purchase as optional<br />
excursions subject to timing and availability.<br />
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