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From Christchurch: TranzAlpine Train & Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour - Small Group
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Suburban TourStandard TrainFrom Christchurch: Arthur's Pass & TranzAlpine Train Day Tour - Lunch Included
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- Instant Confirmation
- Duration: 10 hours
- 1 person
- Hotel pick-up
- Mobile voucher
- Use only on the selected date
- Cancellation available
- English
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Highlights
This day tour from Christchurch takes you through Arthur's Pass National Park in the Southern Alps and back on the TranzAlpine train. Travel in a small group by Mercedes Sprinter with an expert New Zealand guide, visiting the limestone formations of Castle Hill, alpine lakes, and the Otira Viaduct Lookout. At Arthur's Pass Village, hike the Devil's Punchbowl Falls track or spend free time in the village. On the way back, enjoy alpine scenery from the TranzAlpine's open-air viewing carriage. Lunch and snacks are included.
Program
Depart Christchurch and
head to the Waimakariri Gorge
Depart from your selected pickup point in central Christchurch and head into the Canterbury high country in a Mercedes Sprinter equipped with Wi-Fi, USB charging ports, and bottled water. Along the way, your New Zealand guide shares Māori history and local insights in English.
Cross the iconic braided rivers and stop at the Waimakariri Gorge for about 1 hour to stroll along the riverbank surrounded by mountains. If you like, you can add a jet boat ride through the gorge on the day (not included).
Explore Castle Hill limestone
and alpine lakes
After a short photo stop at Lake Lyndon, arrive at Castle Hill, which inspired Middle-earth and served as a filming location for The Chronicles of Narnia. Spend about 1 hour walking freely among the ancient limestone boulders. You will also see pristine alpine lakes such as Lake Pearson, nestled in the Craigieburn Range.
Visit the Otira Viaduct Lookout
and Arthur's Pass Village
Admire the viaduct spanning the gorge from the Otira Viaduct Lookout, and look out for the kea, New Zealand's alpine parrot found nowhere else.
At Arthur's Pass Village in the heart of the national park, enjoy about 1.5 hours of free time. Hike the Devil's Punchbowl track through native beech forest to the 154 m waterfall, or browse the village shops with a coffee in hand.
Return to Christchurch
on the TranzAlpine train
Board the TranzAlpine train at Arthur's Pass for the roughly 2.5-hour journey back to Christchurch. From the open-air viewing carriage, take in braided rivers, high-country sheep farms, and ever-changing mountain scenery. The train is scheduled to arrive in Christchurch around 7:00 PM.
※ In winter, the itinerary runs in reverse.
※ Kea and other wildlife live in the wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
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What's Included
- TranzAlpine train ticket (Arthur's Pass to Christchurch)
- Live commentary from an expert New Zealand guide (English)
- Small-group tour for a personal experience
- Lunch
- Entry fees to all accessible areas
- Kiwi snacks
- Bottled water throughout the day
- 100% carbon-neutral tour - all emissions offset
- Air-conditioned premium Mercedes Sprinter transport
- Free onboard Wi-Fi and USB charging ports
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at 16 points in central Christchurch
What's Not Included
- Jet boat ride in the Waimakariri Gorge (optional, can be chosen on the day)
How To Use
- Please check your mobile voucher in your email or the WAUG app.
- Show your voucher to the guide at the pickup point you selected when booking.
- Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point :
Christchurch hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point you selected when booking. Please check the voucher provided after confirmation for the exact pickup location and time.
Pickup points: Sudima Christchurch City, Urbanz Accomodation Christchurch, Fino Hotel and Suites, Hotel Give, Rydges Latimer Christchurch, Crowne Plaza Christchurch, Distinction Christchurch Hotel, Commodore Airport Hotel, Scenic Hotel Cotswold, Bus Interchange (Lichfield St), Christchurch City Hotel, Hotel Elms Christchurch, BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch, The George, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square, Sudima Christchurch Airport
Please wait at your pickup point at least 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. If the vehicle has not arrived after 10 minutes, please contact the operator.
※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.
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