Self Drive - Hire Car
Driving our heritage highways is one of the more popular options.
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Following undulating, winding roads as you skirt around lakes and mountainous regions. Travelling beside the course of rivers and streams over snow capped mountain passes brings you to the Coast in a way you will not soon forget, while offering many Scenic and Historical places to visit along the way.
If this is for you then please allow yourself ample time to see and experience all that you desire.
Slow Down, Drive to Survive, and enjoy the sights and scenery of New Zealand our people and the real West Coast.
See www.ourdriveguide.co.nz for Self Drive Travel Guides to the West Coast, and around the South Island of New Zealand.
West Coast Car Hire
- AlpineWest Car Rentals
Personal friendly service at Budget Rates.
web site : www.alpinerental.co.nz
TranzAlpine
KiwiRail operate the daily return TranzAlpine service, from Christchurch to Greymouth.
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This is an awesome way to experience the Alpine crossing. Passing through tunnels and over high mountain gorges that offer some of the best Scenic views in our Southern Alps, many of which can only be seen on this journey.
The trip one way takes about 4 hours leaving enough time in the afternoon to explore Greymouth CBD, the Coal River Heritage Park and Greymouth Piers before your first night on the Coast.
Pre booking is recommended as the TranzAlpine is a popular means of travel all year round.
Visit the www.tranzscenic.co.nz web site for more information, current fares and to make your booking.
