Arthur's Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch
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Generally positive, with stunning scenery and enjoyable activities. Some found the train ride overhyped, while others loved it. Farm visits and guides were often highlights.
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
9.5 hours
- Tranz Alpine train journey Christchurch to Arthurs Pass one-way
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Afternoon tea
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Arthur’s Pass through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps. Journey on one of the world’s greatest train journeys, stop at the cafe in the Alpine Village of Arthur's Pass, have a coffee with the cheeky keas. Visit a high country sheep...
- Duration 9 Hours and 30 Minutes
- Group Tour
- Max 20 people in the group
- 1
Canterbury Region
Following a morning pickup by air-conditioned coach from your Christchurch hotel, transfer to the Christchurch Railway Station where you will board the TranzAlpine train. This has been rated as one of the top 10 train journeys in the world.
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
TranzAlpine Train
We invite you to join us on a tour of discovery, featuring spectacular scenery. From Christchurch board the world famous TranzAlpine train through to Arthurs Pass
- Duration 2 Hours•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 3
Otira Viaduct Lookout
before viewing and driving down the 440 meter long Otira Viaduct a major NZ engineering project - the viaduct is one the most earthquake prone regions in New Zealand and it has been designed to withstand seismic forces 40 percent higher than the usual maximum for such structures. In the...
- Duration 1 Hour•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Devils Punchbowl Walking Track
Your Driver/guide will then recommend you some popular walks in the National Park with incredible views, weather & time permitting. The time spent here is approximately the entire amount of time spent In the Arthurs Pass Village during the day, possibly longer if the lunch option is taken in the...
- Duration 45 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Arthur's Pass Village
Time for lunch at a local cafe & explore the village of Arthur's Pass.
On leaving Arthur’s Pass you will travel by road through the foothill ranges of the Southern Alps, in the basins with winter snow there are several small ski fields and with unique limestone rocks surrounding the...- Duration 1 Hour•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 6
Toby Hill Farm
Make a visit at a working sheep farm set among a beautiful alpine and high country backdrop. Here you will be able to see sheepdogs at work, watch a sheep shearing demonstration and enjoy a late afternoon tea.
- Duration 1 Hour•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 7
Christchurch
Return to Christchurch
- Duration 1 Hour•
- No Admission Ticket Required
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will...
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