The Coastal Pacific is one of the most picturesque journeys on New Zealand's railways. 

 

The Coastal Pacific train takes you along the Pacific rugged coastlines, across remote beaches, between mountains and sea, on a timeless journey of breath-taking beauty between Picton and Christchurch. Stopping in Kaikōura.

 

Christchurch ⇒ Picton

Departs Christchurch at 07:00

Arrives Kaikōura at 10:00

Arrives Picton at 12:40

 

Picton ⇒ Christchurch

Departs Picton at 13:40

Arrives Kaikōura at 16:15

Arrives Christchurch at 19:30

 

 

 

Key information:

 

  • Operates 4-7 days a week during summer and shoulder season, hibernates in winter.
  • Scenic Plus option available (new carriages late 2024).
  • Check in 23 kgs luggage  + small bag on board.
  • Licensed café on board.
  • Pre-book up to 4 bikes/e-bikes on each service.
  • Accessible options available including wheelchairs.
  • Kaikōura short breaks packages available.
  • Options available (prebooking necessary): dinner
 

Trade collaterals:

 

 

 

Contact Details:

 

Trade: TBA
Trade Email: [email protected]
Reservations Email: [email protected]
Website: greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/coastal-pacific-train/