TranzAlpine and Arthur's Pass Day Tour from Christchurch
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
12 hours
- TranzAlpine train ticket - Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (May - September)
- TranzAlpine train ticket - Christchurch to Greymouth (October - April)
- Fully guided small group bus tour
- One hour at Arthur's Pass Village (walk or explore, your choice)
- No restroom on bus
- Lunch
- Hotel pick up
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Journey through the breathtaking Southern Alps aboard the iconic TranzAlpine train, one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys. Departing from Christchurch, travel through dramatic river gorges and alpine passes before disembarking in Arthur’s Pass (May–September) or Greymouth (October–April), where you’ll meet your guide and continue by modern Mercedes Sprinter.
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- Duration 12 Hours
- Group Tour
- Max 15 people in the group
- 1
TranzAlpine Train
Your day starts at Christchurch Train Station, where you'll board the TranzAlpine, consistently ranked among the world's most scenic rail journeys. Settle in and watch the city fade into the Canterbury Plains, before river valleys narrow and the Southern Alps close in around you. There's an open-air viewing carriage you...
- Duration 2 Hours•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 2
Arthur's Pass Village
During the winter months (May - September) disembark in Arthur's Pass, or in summer months (October - April) disembark in Greymouth. From there you will meet your guide, and board our modern Mercedes Sprinter for the return journey.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 3
Otira Viaduct Lookout
Also known as Deaths Corner and one look explains why. The Otira Viaduct stretches 440 metres across a dramatic alpine gorge, and without it, crossing Arthur's Pass by road simply wouldn't exist. It's an engineering feat set inside a national park, and the views in every direction are jaw-dropping. Keep...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 4
Canterbury Region
Back into the village for your free hour. If you've got the legs for it, the walk to Devils Punchbowl waterfall is the pick, a low-to-moderate trail through native bush that ends at a 131-metre cascade crashing into the valley floor. Prefer to take it easy? The village café does...
- Duration 1 Hour•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Castle Hill
Scattered across an open hillside above State Highway 73, the limestone boulders of Castle Hill are one of New Zealand's most quietly spectacular places. Geologically ancient, cinematically famous, this location doubled as Narnia in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and featured in The Lord of the Rings. Walk...
- Duration 1 Hour•
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Guided Experience
- 6
Christchurch
Return to Christchurch with drop-off at your accommodation. Take in the city’s architecture, culture, and surrounding landscapes.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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