Arthurs Pass to Greymouth.

Posted on March 3, 2016June 23, 2017 by Catherine & Terry

Porters Pass / Arthurs Pass / Otira / Greymouth 02.03.2016 3294 kms so far.

Pie Stop

We couldn’t resist the sign & stopped at Shefield for a break.

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Long straight roads for a change until the Southern Alps.

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Heading into the mountain passes.

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Castle Rock

An amazing sight, huge rocks scattered across the hill.

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WARNING none of these pictures fully depict the magnificent scenery.

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Otira

We enjoyed a home-made lamb roast in the pub & stayed the night in the grounds.

Just up from the pub is the Otira Rail Tunnel which was put through to open up the West Coast to Christchurch. The tunnel incline is quite steep & in order to get the coal trains through there can be up to 6 locomotives hooked up in tandem to provide enough power. They are piloted from the front engine. They come down again to wait for the next coal train. The rail cottages are very old but still used to house the drivers.

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Lunch stop at Kumara where the great race to Christchurch, across the Alps, starts every year.

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Shanty Town

The best part was the steam train ride up to an old saw mill.

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Chinese party panning for gold – a real hoot – very excitable people.

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Our overnight site for two nights in Greymouth. Great going to sleep listening to the surf.

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2 thoughts on “Arthurs Pass to Greymouth.”

bevstevens March 3, 20168:24 am Reply

Lovely spot, lovely photo’s pie looks yummy..
heatherlousherman March 3, 20169:08 am Reply

What a fantastic experience you are both having. I feel envious! X

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