GJNZ adds new West Coast travel packages on the TranzAlpine

GJNZ adds new West Coast travel packages on the TranzAlpine

New rail-based packages have arrived from Great Journeys New Zealand (GJNZ) so travellers can explore more of the West Coast when they join a TranzAlpine journey.

Five new short break packages are now available, based around Great Journeys NZ’s TranzAlpine scenic train. These are in addition to the 10 packages and 12 multi-day tours already on offer across New Zealand.

“The TranzAlpine has long been an important way to bring travellers to the West Coast, but these new packages will encourage people to stay longer in the region and spend time experiencing local activities and the local cuisine,” Tracey Goodall, general manager Great Journeys New Zealand said.

Our aim is to share hidden gems of the West Coast, while supporting tourism operators and other local businesses and helping boost the regional economy all year round.

“TranzAlpine is our most recognised scenic train, with its picturesque journey across Canterbury and the foothills of the Southern Alps, onto Greymouth. These new packages will allow people to really savour parts of that journey – for example, by spending a night or two by Lake Brunner in Moana, where after a walk around the lake, guests can take a dip in the wood fired hot tub at Lake Brunner Lodge.

“The new packages, which range from 2 – 5 days, are an opportunity to step off the beaten track and see more of the West Coast. They include trips to Fox and Franz Joseph Glaciers, tree-top walks and boating – not to mention a range of dining and accommodation experiences. They are a great way to get out and explore the Coast.”

Agents are reminded that the TranzAlpine runs all year round so these packages are a perfect fit for those clients who may be headed over for a New Zealand winter experience.

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