Transport
Listings
Air West Coast
http://www.airwestcoast.co.nz/daily.html
Daily weekday flights to Westport and Wellington, returning the same day.
Coast to Coast Daily Bus Services Ltd
http://www.coachnewzealand.com/Coast2Coast.html
Once-daily coach service between Christchurch (morning departure), Greymouth and Hokitika (lunchtime departure).
Tranz Scenic TranzAlpine
http://www.tranzscenic.co.nz/services/tranzalpine.aspx
Daily train service from Christchurch to Greymouth, and back. The trip takes four and a half hours, and goes through 16 tunnels and across 5 viaducts, including the 73m tall Staircase.
West Coast Shuttle
http://www.westcoastshuttle.co.nz/
Daily return express coach service to Christchurch via Arthur's Pass and Springfield. Also offers private charter options.