The Coastal Pacific Train | Blenhiem to CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND

We're back on track (lol)!! Embark on one of the world’s most remarkable rail adventures—the Coastal Pacific, traversing New Zealand’s South Island from picturesque Blenheim to vibrant Christchurch. This hidden gem of a journey offers an unforgettable, half-day escape along the island’s breathtaking east coast. In this video, I’ll explore the comfort of the Scenic Class carriages, sample delicious onboard cuisine, and soak up ever-changing scenery, from shimmering pink lakes and pristine beaches to dramatic snow-capped peaks and rolling farmlands. Along the way, I’ll uncover the powerful natural events that once brought this railway to a halt for nearly two years. Join me for what could easily be one of the finest rail experiences on the planet! ALL ABOARD!! 📽️ About Us 📽️ We are a retired military couple who have sold our home in the US, got rid of the "stuff", and now travel full-time internationally on our military pension. If we can do it, you can too! Want to know where we are going next? Want to know how much it costs in each country? Subscribe to the channel to keep up with us. 🔥 Connect with us on social media! 🔥 ➡️Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/accounts/lo... 🎶 Music Credits 🎶 ➡️ Exotics by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ➡️ Glass Chinchilla by The Mini Vandals 💗 Other Links 💗 ➡️ Check out our sister channel Travel With The Hales -    / @travelwiththehales   Marian Burns Facebook - Fantastic lady and great entertainer. Check out her FB -   / marian.burns.353   ➡️ Lift & Rail Photography NZ - I met this young man in the observation deck of the train and thought I would include his channel on the travelvlog -    / @liftrailphotographyinnz3992   ➡️ Marlborough Shuttles - https://www.marlboroughshuttles.co.nz/ ➡️ Aston Court Motel - Dave and Michelle great place and close to train station - Aston Court Motel | Blenheim's Premier Stay - https://www.astoncourt.co.nz/ ➡️ RAKUTEN (for US residents) - I have used Rakuten for years and have saved a lot using them. Sign up and save on your online purchases: https://www.rakuten.com/r/TORRES859?e... ➡️ NORD VPN - Protect all your devices you connect to the internet. We recommend Nord VPN: https://nordvpn.com ➡️ Clipchamp - Looking at creating/editing your own videos? We utilize Clipchamp for our video production needs. https://app.clipchamp.com/ //// Chapters //// 0:00 Intro 2:15 Underway 4:35 Seals 5:46 Smallest Station 6:19 Kaikōura 6:49 All Aboard! 11:32 Final Stretch 12:15 Arrival Christchurch //// Keywords //// #trains #nomadlife #newzealand #kiwirail #christchurch #blenheim