Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Taxi
The main cities have plenty of taxis and even small towns may have a local service.
Train
In NZ train travel is about the journey, not about getting anywhere in a hurry.
KiwiRail Scenic Journeys
( 0800 872
467, 04-495 0775;
www.tranzscenic.co.nz
) operates two routes in the South Island (listed below). Reservations can be
made through KiwiRail Scenic Journeys directly, or at most train stations, travel agents and visitor information centres:
»
Coastal Pacific
Between Christchurch and Picton.
»
TranzAlpine
Over the Southern Alps between Christchurch and Greymouth.
Train Passes
A KiwiRail Scenic Journeys
Scenic Journey Rail Pass
(
www.kiwirailscenic.co.nz/scenic-rail-pass
)
allows unlimited
travel on all of its rail services, including passage on the Wellington-Picton Interislander ferry. There are two types of
pass, both requiring you to book your seats a minimum of 24 hours before you want to travel:
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Fixed Pass
Limited duration fares for one/two/three weeks, costing $599/699/799 per adult (a little bit less for kids).
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Freedom Pass
Affords you travel on a certain number of days over a 12-month period; a three-/seven-/nine-day pass
costs $417/903/1161.
