Springfield Junction

Heading to the West Coast on the great scenic rail journey of NZ, the Tranz Alpine Express. Taking in mountain views, rivers, gorges and changing to temperate rain forest nearing the West Coast at theRead more
Greymouth

Arrival in Greymouth after 4 hours on the train. An historic mining town, first the goldrush, then coal, only remnants of these industries now remain. Many coal miners migrated here from the SouthRead more
Punakaiki

A visit to Punakaiki, AKA Pancake Rocks. A unique geological formation of layered limestone jutting out into the sea. The formations create chimneys through which the sea spouts up at high tide,Read more
Taniwha Cave

An inspiring day out in the Paparoa National Park, beginning with a beatiful walk in through the rain forest and an excitig zipline down into the gorge. The rain was pouring, accentuating the beautyRead more
Mahwhera (Greymouth) to Christchurch

The journey home today by train after a trip that seemed to encompass so many elements in such a short time. A phenomena that I have found frequently in NZ, even a short trip feels like a completeRead more
TravelerI thought there'd be more snow, but I guess you're heading into spring now ...?