2 DAYS Across NEW ZEALAND by Train
Watch this video to experience TWO of the worldโs most scenic trains in New Zealand: The TranzAlpine and Coastal Pacific on New Zealand's Stunning South Island! In this New Zealand Travel Guide, weโll explore New Zealandโs South Island by rail!
The TranzAlpine and Coastal Pacific trains traverse some of the planetโs most unbelievable landscapes. From Greymouth on the rainforested West Coast, weโll traverse the Southern Alps to Christchurch. From there, weโll head north toward Wine Country, while hugging the Pacific Coast, watching waves crash and spotting seals, dolphins, and other sea mammals.
The TranzAlpine and Coastal Pacific trains offer some of the most incredible rail adventures possible.
Weโll check out everything onboard, too. Including the cafรฉ car and its selections of tasty snacks and meals. Weโll fully investigate the open-air observation car on both the TranzAlpine and the Coastal Pacific.
0:00 Introduction
1:24 Boarding the TranzAlpine
7:07 Arriving in Arthurโs Pass
10:48 Boarding the Coastal Pacific
15:12 Reaching the Pacific Coast
19:15 Bloopers
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Music:
Sunrise Sunset (Tribute Version) (Instrumental Version) โ Akerman
Sand and Salt (Instrumental Version) โ Ludlow
Telekenisis โ Tellsonic
Limit Experience โ Marc Torch
Calming Rain โ Candelion
Crushing Waves โ Marc Torch
These Days โ Pearce Roswell
Eyes of Yours โ Edgar Hopp
Sunrise Sunset (Tribute Version) (Instrumental Version) (REPRISE) โ Akerman
Weโre Taking Off โ Wildflowers
Still a Dreamer โ Clarke Russo
Because of Forever โ Briar Edwards
Summer Moon โ The Big Let Down
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๐ง About This Track
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โจ Highlights
- โญ Reached 1 million+ views milestone
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- ๐ง High-quality nature recordings
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๐ก Listening Tips
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- ๐ Close your eyes and visualize the beach
- ๐๏ธ Try the Ambient Sound Mixer to customize your experience
- ๐ฑ Works great through phone speakers or Bluetooth
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- Adjust Volume: Keep the volume at a comfortable background level - loud enough to hear, quiet enough to relax.
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