Comments on: Dont Waste Money on Tranz scenic TranzAlpine train – New Zealand

By: Allan

Allan — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:40:59 +0000

Peoples…If you wont something to survive then you have to be prepared to pay for it .Things like this have to charge a reasonable price to cover costs and make a bit extra for upgrades and maintenance.The Trans Alpine train is a great way to see the country.Get out and smell the roses .Have a positive attitude and an adventurous spirit.Life is to short to be negative .

By: Tim O'Hara

Tim O'Hara — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 02:01:42 +0000

It’s possible to get them one way for around the $150-$155 mark. A little cheaper.

By: KiwiRail

KiwiRail — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 01:36:47 +0000

Hi, Nigel from KiwiRail here again.

Yes, SG, you have the right web site.

By: SG

SG — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:25:29 +0000

In a number of posts, people have complained of purchasing a ticket from an agent instead of directly at TranzScenic website. I am planning to purchase 2 tickets for July. Does anyone know if this is the correct site – http://www.tranzscenic.co.nz/ ?

They don’t have any specials for winter. The price is $160 pp. Any ideas on how to get a cheaper fare?

thanks

By: Tim O'Hara

Tim O'Hara — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:17:02 +0000

Neerev Bhatt, what a one sided view. I’ve been on this train twice and sure, if you sit in the carriage and stare out the window it can be a bit soul destroying. But hey , get out on the open air carriage and feel the breeze, smell the air and enjoy the scenery.

I think the best scenery is from Arthurs Pass anyway so do’t whine just about the route from greymouth only half way. You’re fortunate if you’ve seen the rest of the southern Alps. Some people aren’t and to have small window of opportunity to experience this wonderful part of NZ is a rare experience. Grant them that at least and we’ll accept that your comments were your opinion and we don’t all agree with you.

EDITOR: I accept your point. Everyone experiences a place differently.

By: alimb9r

alimb9r — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:43:23 +0000

Sorry, disagree. Trans Scenic New Zealand offers a spectacular train ride from Christchurch to Greymouth over the Southern Alps. See this hubpage on the topic http://hubpages.com/hub/Tranz-Scenic-New-Zealand.