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Cross the South Island on the TranzAlpine, one of the world's most scenic train journeys
As far as window seats go, they don’t get much better than on the TranzAlpine, where the term ‘picture window’...
Enjoy the spectacular scenery on the TranzAlpine. © TranzAlpine
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Great Coast Road: roadtripping at its best
Drive the length of the South Island, skirting the West Coast and traversing through the Southern Alps, and experience bountiful roadtripping at its very best. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: Central West Coast
Do what the locals do on the Central West Coast. Read the story . . .
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Central West Coast: the best coastal drive in New Zealand
In this part of the world, civilisation has only chiselled a few narrow paths into the landscape. The elements – the wind, the rain and the ocean – are always trying to claim that land back. Read the story . . .
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TranzAlpine: one of the best rail journeys in the world
Feast on one breathtaking view after another as you travel from Christchurch to Greymouth. Read the story . . .
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The Great Alpine Highway: Christchurch to Greymouth
This is probably the most staggering piece of road you'll ever come across. So keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes off the pies. Just stop often. Seriously: this is stunning. Read the story . . .
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Arthur’s Pass National Park: over the backbone
The high mountains of Arthur’s Pass National Park are the ‘backbone’ of the South Island and the pass itself is the key link between east and west. Read the story . . .
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Arthur's Pass: to the other side
Today the landscape of Arthur's Pass is punctuated with small towns that cling to the geography despite harsh wind, snow and mercurial populations. Read the story . . .
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Adventure time: tramping in New Zealand
Known in other countries as hiking, bushwalking or trekking, tramping is a uniquely Kiwi term that fits the style of walking here – often rough, frequently wet, but regularly inspiring. Read the story . . .
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Five fun things to do on the West Coast
Take a road trip down the South Island's West Coast where you'll find natural hot pools, gold mining heritage and some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery. Read the story . . .
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Cross the South Island on the TranzAlpine, one of the world's most scenic train journeys
As far as window seats go, they don’t get much better than on the TranzAlpine, where the term ‘picture window’ takes on a whole new meaning. Read the story . . .
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