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Discover a winter wonderland

The TranzAlpine from Christchurch to Greymouth is a world-class journey through one of the most striking natural landscapes on the planet. And winter is a great time to do it.

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Are you ready for summer?

When spring turns into summer – and as Christmas crawls closer, there’s always the question of where to holiday with the kids? What to bring? And how to make things as stress-free as possible? Luckily, we’re here to help.

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The TranzAlpine - A no fuss family getaway

The TranzAlpine train is one of the best ways to see the South Island. And we’ve got a stack of reasons to prove it plus a bunch of tips when travelling with kids – and some family-friendly things to do along the way.

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