Today is one of the world's great rail journeys.
The TranzAlpine first crosses the Canterbury Plains before winding its way up the gorges of the Waimakariri River flanked by the snow capped Southern Alps to Arthur's Pass. Exit the Otira Tunnel into the forests of the West Coast. Reaching Greymouth farewell the train and board the coach, travel to Hokitika. Pass through stands of native forest and over swift flowing rivers prior to arriving at the Glaciers. Tonight will be spent at either Fox or Franz Josef Glacier.