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PO box 10233
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tel: +64-3-379-6897
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New Zealand Car Hire Made Easy!

Apex Car Rentals has branches conveniently located throughout New Zealand. If you would like to talk directly with any of our rental car branch managers please use the number listed below. If you are calling from outside New Zealand please use the "click to talk" feature or call +64-3-379-6897

For auckland car hire call:
Ian Berrington 0800-737-009

For christchurch rental cars call:
Jeff Kerkhoffs 0800-10-50-55

For wellington car rental call:
Adrie Kruiniger 0800 300-110

For picton rental cars call:
Adam Rennick 0800 422-744

For queenstown car hire call:
Dan Gerard 0800 53-11-11

For nelson rental cars call:
Dave Thorn 0800 939-777

For greymouth car rentals call:
Neil Richards 0800 93-95-97

NZ TRAVEL TIPS: When to come to NZ? ...New Zealand is suitable to visit all year round. Travelling is more pleasant, however, during the warmer summer months (November to April). The Christmas period is the busiest, with the schools holidays in the second half of December and all of January. We, therefore, recommend November, February and April as the best months to travel in New Zealand. Skiing is, of course, only possible during the winter months and is usually best during July and August.

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tranz alpine train / car combo

See the magnificence of the New Zealand’s Southern Alps with the Tranz Alpine and apex. Hire a one-way senior rental car with us and return by train.

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Please use the booking panel to the left to book any of these Greymouth to Christchurch tranz alpine train deals.

offer #1 tranz alpine train/car two day excursion

On day 1 you pick your senior rental car up from us in Christchurch and drive to Greymouth to your own time, about a 4 to 5 hour drive.

Then on day 2 you return your senior rental car to the Greymouth Train Station where you catch the Tranz Alpine train back to Christchurch. Costing a total of $25 for the car, then the cost of the train ticket.

Note:
This special only applies when travelling in this order. You have to pick up your senior rental car from one of our Christchurch locations, not from Greymouth.

Please click here to book train offer 1.

deal 2 free vehicle exchange with tranz alpine train

Are you planning a long trip in New Zealand, why not take advantage of our special offer and see some of this beautiful country by train. Simply return your first senior rental car to Greymouth, catch the Tranz Alpine train and see the spectacular Southern Alps as you travel back to Christchurch. In Christchurch we will have a new rental car waiting for you. The best part, we charge no additional costs for this!

Note:
This special only applies when travelling in this order. You have to drop off your senior rental car in Greymouth then get your new one when you arrive in Christchurch.

Please click here to book train offer 2.

one-way tranz alpine train fares

  • adult: $130 NZD
  • senior: $120 NZD
  • student: $120 NZD
  • child: $60 NZD

daily tranz alpine train timetable

  • Depart Greymouth: 12.45 am
  • Arrive Christchurch: 6.05 pm

about the tranz alpine

The tranzalpine scenic train journey travels between Christchurch and Greymouth, from one coast of New Zealand to the other. From your carriage you’ll see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. Your train then climbs into the Southern Alps before descending through lush beech rain forest to the West Coast town of Greymouth – a great base for visits to Punakaiki and the always popular glaciers.

The tranz alpine journey is an ideal weekend getaway or honeymoon vacation highlight. All carriages include both one way seating and tabled group seating allowing you to experience the amazing views while enjoying the company of other passengers on-board. An open air viewing carriage allows you to get even closer to the stunning scenery and provides many opportunities to photograph your favourite spots. There’s a lot to look forward to!

The train journey sets off from Christchurch - New Zealand's largest city on the South Island. The trip is 223.8 kilometres long and takes just four and a half hours. There are 16 tunnels, and 5 viaducts, the highest being the Staircase standing at 73 metres.

The tranz alpine train departs Christchurch and Greymouth daily. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway or a longer trip, tour New Zealand's South Island from one coast to the other by train and relax while rediscovering the uniqueness of train travel.

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