NZ’S COASTAL PACIFIC TRAIN: BACK ON TRACK

Traversing the rugged-yet-ravishing coastline between Picton and Christchurch, the Coastal Pacific railway was a New Zealand must-do until the devastating Kaikoura ’quake forced the line to close in 2016. It reopened last year for freight traffic, but its passenger service will recommence on 1 December, putting wild beaches, rolling vineyards and snow-capped peaks within easy reach again. kiwirail.co.nz