Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience and immerse yourself in the rugged coastal architecture of New Zealand. The Coastal Pacific travels breathtakingly close to the Pacific Ocean, where the roaring, windblown sea meets enormous bush-clad mountains.
One way Rail Journey
All taxes, fees and handling charges
GPS-triggered audio commentary
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
Christchurch Railway Station, Addington, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if travelling with a wheelchair
Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure and check in at the station to receive your boarding pass
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
schumi197
22 Apr 2023
Great ride and service. Amazing views and experience of open wagon ride. Prepare some cash if you wanna by some things from cafeteria when there is no signal ????
stephenerobertson
11 Apr 2023
Passes through wonderful scenery; comfortable journey, good commentary. Starts a little early in the morning!
pamelasY14NE
03 Apr 2023
A very pleasant experience. Comfortable train with awesome viewing windows to enjoy our beautiful coastal scenery. Great food at reasonable prices. Friendly, helpful staff. The ultimate in train travel.
This tour in
New Zealand
is organized by
KiwiRail LTD
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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