Upper South Island Must-Do's 2021

West Coast

Central West Coast

TranzAlpine train journey (between Greymouth & Christchurch) © Kiwi Rail Scenic Journeys

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THE TRANZALPINE EXPERIENCE Ever since the history and romance of the Orient Express entered our consciousness, rail travel has fired our imaginations. One of the world’s great rail journeys, the TranzAlpine travels daily between Greymouth and Christchurch. The 224km journey takes four and a half hours.

GREYMOUTH 243km NW of Christchurch on SH 6

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Upper South Island Must-Do's 2021

Published on Nov 25, 2020Travel & Tourism Boats

AA Traveller

Well hello sunshine! And plenty of it. In fact, you won’t find more sunshine hours in this neck of the woods than you will in Nelson. There’s wine and the prestigious Abel Tasman National Park on the doorstep too, so that should tick some boxes. The rugged terrain of the West Coast beckons you to come hither and a rather natty train called the TranzAlpine will take you from here to the chic streets of Christchurch. Every day delivers something new to do, see, eat or try in this swell city. The best bit? All that only just skims the surface. For the full upper south shebang, take note of our must-do’s in the townships listed below. With the help of this guide you can discover every experience, activity and top-notch accommodation in the vicinity. Go, enjoy.

Upper South Island Must-Do's 2021

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Experience the Alpine Pacific Touring Route

Welcome to Canterbury

6 must-do experiences in Haast

On the ice in Glacier Country

Make the most of Hokitika

8 reasons to fall for Hokitika

Spend the day in Greymouth

The best of Central West Coast

Welcome to the Mid Canterbury District

See & Do in Akaroa

Top places in Mackenzie District

What to do in Waimate

Wish you were here... Timaru

7 Great Things to do in Geraldine

Explore South Canterbury

Maximise your Christchurch visit

Thrills & Spills in Murchison

Abel Tasman National Park: 3 ways

Hungry for Selwyn District

Neat places to wine and dine in Christchurch

Come on! Let's get cultured!

What's new with you Christchurch?

Tasman District is heaven

11 reasons to love Christchurch

Christchurch Garden City

PICTURESQUE Banks Peninsula

Escape to the sun in Nelson Tasman & Golden Bay

Akaroa is where it's at

Something for everyone in Hanmer Springs

Make the most of Blenheim

Pretty as Picton

Explore the wild West Coast

What's the big deal with Marlborough?

Five great reasons to visit the wonderful Waimakariri District