Transport in Christchurch

we had a very relaxing trip on the train. The staff was fantastic and being able to look out of the open car was pretty neat.

The scenery was incredibly beautiful. We experienced both bright, sunny days with dazzling sunshine and light rain, which even brought a rainbow. The train was clean and tidy, with comfortable seats, free Wi-Fi, and USB charging ports at every seat. The meal package was excellent, with no disappointments, and even included unlimited alcoholic beverages. We even encountered a Chinese-speaking attendant! The only minor drawback was that the train's audio guide wasn't available in Chinese; it would have been perfect if it had been.

Unfortunately, it was raining during our visit to Arthur’s Pass, so we didn’t get the chance to see some of the village’s main tourist attractions. We also had to wait around four hours for the train back to Christchurch, which made the experience feel like it wasn’t worth the money. On a positive note, the staff were friendly and the food was nice.