What makes the TranzAlpine rail journey between Christchurch and Greymouth world-famous?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Crossing the Canterbury Plains, climbing the Southern Alps via Arthur's Pass, and traversing to the West Coast
- Step 1: Operated by KiwiRail, the TranzAlpine covers 223 km in just under five hours. Step 2. It crosses dramatic viaducts over the Waimakariri River, enters beech forests at Arthur's Pass, and pierces the Southern Alps through the 8.5-km Otira Tunnel. Answer: Crossing the Canterbury Plains, climbing the Southern Alps via Arthur's Pass, and traversing to the West Coast. Why not the others: It is internationally acclaimed as one of the world's great train journeys.
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