New Coastal Pacific Train 2014 - Part 1 - from the Drivers Cab and Open Air Observation Carriage.
Enjoy a trip on one of Kiwi Rails Scenic Journeys aboard the Coastal Pacific train from Picton to Christchurch (New Zealand). Part 1 covers the line from Picton to Lake Grassmere Salt Works, taking in the Awatere River double deck bridge, the steep grade to Dashwood Pass and the purple evaporation ponds at Grassmere. This journey is a must for rail fans visiting South Island and a great way for all visitors to see the magnificent coastline where the towering Kiakoura Mountains meet the mighty Pacific Ocean.
Coastal Pacific Train Journey between Christchurch and Picton, New Zealand
A stunning journey from Christchurch to Picton, between the rugged Pacific coastline and the steeply rising Kaikoura mountains. Experience spectacular views of the Marlborough wine growing region and the patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains.
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Coastal Pacific Train - Kaikoura to Picton
The Coastal Pacific is one of New Zealand's most scenic train rides, squeezed between the Pacific Ocean and the Kaikoura Mountain Ranges. This journey starts at the Whale watching town of Kaikoura, crossing the Awatere River on a combined road/rail bridge, with track side shots of the bridge when both road and rail were still using it in 2005.
THE NEW ZEALAND CHRONICLES | COASTAL PACIFIC PART I – Christchurch & Nelson
27 – 31st December 2020
End of year activities were what fueled this trip... so what better way than to ride the Coastal Pacific - a beautiful train journey from Christchurch to Picton. In addition, we explored Akaroa and Timaru before concluding the four day trip in Nelson. There were a lot of activities in this video so I do apologise for the extended length but I hope that you'll enjoy it :)
Note: This is the last video for 2021. So Happy New Year to all of you and all the best wishes for the near future!
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Chillhop Essentials - Summer 2019 - chill & groovy beats ????
motel break. [lofi / jazzhop / chill mix]
Intro:
Fear the Walking Dead - Season 5 Title Sequence - Version 1 (Fan Made)
'Home Sweet Home' Intro (Fear: Season 6 Style)
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NEW ZEALAND | Christchurch, Akaroa, Timaru, Blenheim, Picton, Nelson
Ride New Zealand's Earthquake Railway aboard the Coastal Pacific (train) along the Kaikoura Coast
This is my favourite New Zealand train ride, at times it feels as though our wheels are running in the surf, where else can you see fur seals, dolphins, surf-riders, amazing turquoise sea, ribbon rivers and stunning mountains from the comfort of railway carriage?
The train was suspended after 14th November 2016 due to damage to the rail line caused by the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake and that could well have been the end of the story. Fortunately New Zealanders are at their best when faced with adversity, they fought against the odds and the service was restored for the 2019 summer season.
I had used this service several times before the quake and I was keen to see the newly restored route in operation. The scale of the changes took me by surprise as did the amount of work still required. I drove the parallel road route the following day, work was taking place on and around the railway at many locations, it is a wonder that they manage to run trains at all. To get some idea of the task faced after the quake, please click on this link -
If you’ve taken a look at the photos shown at the link above, you will have seen the devastation for yourself. The quake might have destroyed both the road and railway in many places, but the views from the window are still as spectacular as ever, I hope you can find time to join me for a ride on the Coastal Pacific.
For more videos of the route taken before the 2016 earthquake, please click on these links -
Map at 00:55 - Author – Manu3d at English Wikipedia
Music - Track - Composer - Source
ES_Easy to Entertain - River Run Dry - epidemicsound.com
Track Gauge – 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) - Filmed 12.02.2019
Drivers Eye View - Wellington to Waikanae (Full Version) Pt 1 - Wellington to Pukerua Bay
Anyone wishing to follow the route, whilst watching the video - Video Map kindly sent this link:
After Uploading this footage as 'Edited Highlights' and high speed versions to gauge people's reactions, I have now uploaded the 'Full Version' in 2 parts after a number of people contacted me and asked to see the full version. I enjoy watching complete Cab Rides, but was not sure that other people would share my view. (On the earlier Ganz Mavag units, passengers had a forward facing view as the driving cab was to one side. This video was taken from one of these units). I hope you enjoy the ride along some of New Zealand's picturesque coastline.
Driver's eye view - Highspeed TranzAlpine Part 1 - Christchurch to Arthurs Pass
Enjoy an uninterrupted view of the line ahead between Christchurch and Arthurs Pass, with all the viaducts, tunnels and fabulous scenery at 8 x normal speed.
New Coastal Pacific Train 2014 - Part 2 - from the Drivers Cab and Open Air Observation Carriage.
We continue our trip along the Pacific coast of New Zealand's South Island. In this section we leave Lake Grassmere and head for Kaikoura, passing pleasant rolling hills before skirting the Pacific Coastline, at times the sea seems to come right up to the train. We thread our way through a succession of tunnels, never far from the rocky coastline and empty beaches on one side and the Kaikoura mountain range on the other.
New Coastal Pacific Train 2014 - Part 3 - from the Drivers Cab and Open Air Observation Carriage.
On this part of the trip, our train heads inland for a short while before once again skirting the Pacific Ocean on an ever narrower ledge, passing deserted beaches before leaving the ocean for the last time and heading inland along the Conway River Valley into the mountains and onto the Canterbury Plains for the run into Christchurch, crossing wide braided rivers on the way.
Part 1 - New TranzAlpine 2014 – from the drivers cab, observation carriage and the line-side.
Part 1 covers the journey from Christchurch to Springfield. We pass railway sidings, heavy industry, and leafy suburbs before leaving the Main South Line at Rolleston to join the Midland Line. Now our train picks up speed as it races across the Canterbury Plains towards Springfield with the Southern Alps visible on the horizon.
High-speed Coastal Pacific - Part 1 - Picton to Kaikoura in 18 minutes
Enjoy an uninterrupted drivers view from Picton to Kaikoura at 8 x full speed
New Zealand KiwiRail Coastal Pacific Train Trip
Coastal Pacific Train trip from Kaikoura to Picton along the Northern Pacific coastline.
15 February 2014
Coastal Pacific Passenger Train, New Zealand
Some random wobblycam dslr video taken between pictures north of Kaikoura. May 2014
Highlights video - Brian Kelly's Coastal Pacific journey
Coast radio breakfast host Brian Kelly took a trip on the Coastal Pacific train to experience the iconic summer journey and share it with his listeners.
This video includes highlights from his trip between Wellington and Christchurch, including the Interislander ferry.
High-speed Coastal Pacific - Part 2 - Kaikoura to Christchurch in 19 minutes
Join the engineer in the cab for an uninterrupted high-speed run from Kaikoura to Christchurch at 8 x full speed aboard the New Coastal Pacific Train.
Part 3 – New TranzAlpine 2014 – Pass under the Southern Alps on our way to Greymouth.
Filmed from the drivers cab, open air observation carriage and the lineside - Part 3 takes our train under New Zealand's Southern Alps emerging from the Otira Tunnel to follow the Otira River. We then head for the West Coast passing Lake Brunner at Moana, as the vegetation changes to lush temperate rain forest.
Kiwi Rail Coastal pacific Journey New Zealand
The Coastal Pacific train journey between Christchurch and Picton Christchurch travels along the east cost of the South Island in New Zealand, passing through Kaikoura.
Just perfect to way to travel, to really see the Island.
Journey takes you north through horticultural and farmland areas of the northern Canterbury Plains to the rugged coastline with the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side of your train, the Pacific Ocean coastline on the other, with views of marine wildlife such as seals and penguins to the wine growing region of Blenheim, all from the comfort of your carriage.
There is also an partly open carriage that gives you chance to really feel the air of the country side or even the coastal see breeze as it travels through.
It was a great trip and i would recommend for any age group traveller.
Coastal Pacific Train 2 - Picton to Christchurch
Take a seat in one of the comfortable railway carriages and enjoy one of New Zealand's most spectacular train rides, riding so close to the Pacific Ocean, you almost get your feet wet.
Coastal Pacific Returns for Summer 2018!
The Coastal Pacific train returns this summer (2018) for a limited season! The Coastal Pacific journeys along the beautiful eastern coastline of the South Island, taking in the soaring Southern Alps on one side and the sweeping Pacific Ocean on the other.
The train runs from Christchurch to Picton, with options to stop in the charming coastal town of Kaikoura for whale watching or swimming with dolphins and Blenheim, so you can explore the Marlborough vineyards.
The Coastal Pacific re-opens on 1st December 2018 and runs until 30th April 2019. There are a limited number of seats available so book now so you don't miss out! Book at: greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific
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[HD]Train Simulator's Cab View very first run