Weekend Trip to the West Coast of South Island

View from the TranzAlpine train 1
View from the TranzAlpine train 2
View from the TranzAlpine train 3
Veron and Hongkai at Arthurs Pass
Me at Arthurs Pass

We arrived at the train station early saturday morning at 7.40 am for the 8.15 am tranzalpine ride that would take us to the west coast. All was well and easy. During the ride, we were allowed to go to the viewing platform. Suffice to say, the view was stunning but the windchill was also too cold such that I lasted the shortest time of 30 minutes before heading back into the carriage for some warmth. Upon our arrival at Greymouth at 12.45pm, we had subway for lunch before spending the rest of the afternoon driving down to Franz Josef township to spend the night. Had indian food for dinner at some touristy cafe but the food was good. Also bought some bread, chocolate and milk for the next day's breakfast.