10 Hours on New Zealand’s Most Scenic Train (TranzAlpine Train)
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
- 10 Hours on New Zealand’s Most Scenic Train (TranzAlpine Train)
Aerial footage credit: Great Journeys NZ
Thumbnail aerial photo credit: Great Journeys NZ
Embarking on a mesmerizing 10-hour journey through New Zealand's Southern Alps, we decided to test the timeless saying that life is all about the journey, not just the destination.. Renowned for its panoramic windows, the TranzAlpine train treated us to a visual spectacle, weaving through the Canterbury Plains, ascending the majestic Southern Alps, and concluding its scenic route at the west coast's Greymouth.
The return journey offered fresh perspectives on sights like Lake Sarah, nestled between Mount Horrible and the Puketeraki Range. Despite exhaustion, this TranzAlpine adventure stands out as a highlight in our New Zealand chapter, and we extend our sincere thanks to Great Journeys & the TranzAlpine train for hosting us on this unforgettable journey.
As we bid farewell to 2023, a year that took us from the beaches of Mexico to the mountains of New Zealand, we express gratitude to all who joined us on this nomadic journey. Here's to more adventures and new horizons in the coming year. See you in 2024.
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I've lived in NZ for all 30 odd years of my life, but something about videos like this are a good reminder of how beautiful it is. I honestly forget sometimes. 😄
Lovely vid , glad you like the trip , I’ve done it in winter and it’s great , the train passes my farm just out of Christchurch and always think back to my time on the train when I did the trip ….its fun to do the trip by road but so much better by rail
I have done this journey in Winter. It's an Awesome journey. It's a great day out...The open viewing carriage is great hey......NZ is so beautiful 😍
Such stunning views, I love the large windows on the train and that open area. That would be so refreshing in warm weather! Nick fell asleep 😆 I wouldn't want to miss the views!
LOL it was also just soooo relaxing 😅
You should definitely go back to Greymouth. I lived there when I was growing up I loved it.
We want to do a west coast road trip! So I hope we’ll be back!
Thanks for taking us on this train trip. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I haven't done it for a number of years, but still fine it breathtaking. Hope you have a special 2024 wherever it takes you.
Thanks for watching ❤️ and happy new year
You two live such an inspiring and exciting life.. seriously such goals as someone who needs to see more of the world. ❤
Thank you so much ❤️ happy new year
congrats on nearing 100k subscribers!! wow! 👏👏👏
So close!!!! 🥳🥳
Great video!!! ✨🧡
Thank you!!
Glad you guys enjoy your time here
We are loooving it
I was soo jealous when I saw this. I lived in NZ 55 years and this is one train tri p I never got to do. I have seen programs on the trip here in the UK. I have done the Auckland to Wellington trip which was also great but it's a long journey. Glad you liked it. Sadly with getting older I won't be returning to NZ even to see family. This was one thing on my bucket list I won't be doing. Great video thanks! 😁
Wow! Yes we are soooo grateful for the experience ❤️
That looks so gorge❤❤
It was such a fun day
Great train ride guys. Hope you have great year im NZ
Happy new year!
It's wild that two countries on opposite ends of the earth can be so similar, and then Australia and NZ are so different! Blows my mind 😊
This world we live in is so crazy!!
Happy New Year🎉🎉
Happy new year!!!!
Gotta admit, I want a cow too! Haven't quite figured out how that will work either lol :)
LOL we'll figure it out somehow.... right?
welcome to aotearoa land of the long white cloud
You're right Nick, there are parts of NZ that are very reminiscent of places in the USA ....and others that remind me of parts of Europe. It's a small country but the landscape is so varied.
So true.
I'd like to do that adventure!!
You would love it!
For another, and totally different, perspective, on Arthurs Pass might I suggest YT video “Arthurs Pass Snow Train”.
Great suggestion!
The Southern Alps is where the Australian and Pacific meet creating the mountain chain. Did the Scenic Plus crew give you any complementary snacks (from the Cafe carriage) as a replacement for the gourmet meals that is normally served to Scenic Plus passengers?
They didn't, they just refunded the Scenic Plus customers the "plus" upgrade price and then you could still sit in the Plus area
Hey all the Kiwis here, I'm 22 y/o and am from India, I got a scholarship from Auckland university. How do you think opportunities are for a foreigner in NZ.(computer science) I love NZ and am thrilled about having a chance to live there but what is the job scene like and do you think it'll be a good idea for me to relocate there.
P.s : I'm just 22 and lived my life alone. I don't have my parents and am genuinely looking for someone to guide me. Any tips or advise from you guys would be appreciated. Thanks❤
NZ is a small country so opportunities will be limited. But if you got scholarship definitely go for it. You are young. Explore the world while studying. You can always move to Australia or somewhere else after studies. Life is full of surprises.
Very cool guys. I know you probably read this on the train but I laughed when the Canterbury plains where labeled as the agricultural heart of New Zealand. The agricultural heart is the Waikato.
Hi, I’ve done the TransAlpine a couple of times with my dad when he was in his late 80’s as a boys day out (my video ua-cam.com/video/OvBacmwiDFw/v-deo.htmlsi=ZRn3mnoKJiMGRXBb) . I can also highly recommend the road trip version especially in winter , done that many times (my video ua-cam.com/video/JN7pXJSZSrY/v-deo.htmlsi=BA9L4tLF1tYHHWE8) which ever way it’s one of my favourite NZ trips for it’s beauty and variety.😀
too much talking & shots of you guys and not enough of the scenery
Trains are fun to ride
So fun!!