Arthur’s Pass, and the train to Christchurch.

So here we are in Greymouth, ready to board the train to Christchurch. They say the TranzAlpine is one of the great train journeys in the world. Halfway we stop in Arthur’s pass, and do a short walk over there.

The West Coast

For the next part of our journey we take the bus down the West coast, to Franz Josef, where we planned a glacier walk, and Fox Glacier where we can visit lake Matheson. Then we go back up to Greymouth and taking the train to Christchurch.

The Abel Tasman Coastal Track

So, I finally did one of the Great Walks in New Zealand. The track follows the coast line in the Abel Tasman national park.

Abel Tasman coast track profile

On Holiday on the South Island — Nelson

Where should I go next? The most common advice the past three years was simple. Go to the South Island! Everybody says it’s more awesome than the North Island. But apart from a skiing holiday in Queenstown, I haven’t traveled there yet.

So my partner and I decided to go there over the holidays. We will go to Nelson, then walk the Abel Tasman Coastal Walk. Then we will take the bus to Franz Josef and go on a hike on the glacier. Finally we take the train from the West Coast to Christchurch.

Our tour

Sharks

What if you want to swim with sharks?

No problem. If you’re in the city, look out for the Shark bus.

The shark bus

It will take you to Kelly Tarlton’s sea life aquarium. Where you can swim with sharks. You’ll get an underwater camera so you can take some snaps or videos.