Steam Train Tour of the South Island

This was the first steam drawn passenger train to travel the Greymouth to Westport since 1993 and 1994 respectively. The West Coasters were very excited at the prospect of having us visit. WAB 794 pulled our 4 restored carriages this 13-day rail trip. Consequently, seats were limited.

When: Monday, 12th April 2010 - Saturday, 24th April 2010 From Feilding to Westport and return.

Day One Feilding to Picton

Day two Picton to Christchurch

Day Three Visit to Weka Pass Railway

Day Four Free Day in Christchurch

Day Five Christchurch to Greymouth

Day Six Greymouth to Hokitika by train then to Franz Joseph by bus.

Day Seven Bus from Franz Joseph to Shantytown and then Greymouth

Day Eight Greymouth to Westport, return by bus.

Day Nine Bus to rejoin train at Reefton then train to Greymouth.

Day Ten Greymouth to Christchurch

Day Eleven Free Day