Christchurch is a gloriously beautiful city boasting the scenic Banks Peninsular, long sandy beaches and peaceful Botanical Gardens. Christchurch Scenic Train Journeys are a superb way of seeing and exploring the wondrous beauty of the South Island. Explore the incredible, unspoilt mountainous beauty of the Southern Alps with the Tranzalpine scenic train, or discover the stunning valleys and rugged coastlines of Kaikoura on the Coastal Pacific scenic train. Some Christchurch scenic trains may provide café and food on board as well as the option of first or second class tickets.