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Our Canterbury Trails guides, with their insider knowledge and passion for exploration, unveil hidden gems and secret wonders that most travelers miss, transforming your New Zealand experience into an
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Arthur's Pass National Park with TranzAlpine Train Tour from Christchurch

Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour

By Canterbury Trails
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 23,880 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

In the heart of the Southern Alps, Arthur's Pass National Park has an incredible diversity of flora and landscape. Experience a breathtaking journey aboard the TranzAlpine Train winding it's way through the magnificent Waimakariri Gorge. Join short guided walks to rainforests, rivers and mountain vistas. Traveling in a small group, maximum eight participants, allows for an intimate and informative experience. Return to Christchurch in one of our luxury vehicles.

Activity location

  • TranzAlpine Train
    • Addington Railway Station, Troup Drive
    • Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Christchurch Railway Station
    • 8011, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Arthur's Pass National Park with TranzAlpine Train Tour from Christchurch
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
P 23,880.46 x 2 AdultsP 47,760.92
Total
Price is P 47,760.92
Until Thu, Nov 28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLight refreshments
  • What's includedWhat's includedTravel by TranzAlpine train
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided walks of Arthur's Pass National Park
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located Christchurch hotels
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch at a country cafe
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCruise port pickup is not available
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A percentage of the tour price is used for the conservation of New Zealand's wildlife, environment and it's endangered species
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • We will pick you up from your hotel and then drop you at the train station for the trip to Arthurs Pass on the TranzAlpine. Our guide will then meet you at Arthurs Pass, take you for lunch and a short walk before driving you back to Christchurch in a luxury vehicle.

Activity itinerary

TranzAlpine Train
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Journey across the wide expanses of the Canterbury Plains into high country surrounded by rugged mountain ranges. After leaving the Canterbury Plains, the landscape dramatically changes into sub-alpine we head towards the spectacular Southern Alps. View the Waimakariri River and its unique braided riverbed system. Enter Arthur’s Pass National Park where short walks can be made to experience forests, rivers and mountains vistas.
Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
Follow the old stage coach route and travel down the spectacular Otira Gorge, testament to the road builders of the 1860's and the route taken by the Maori in their quest for greenstone. View Cave Stream where it burrows underground in an area of limestone cliffs and gorges, craggy outcrops and a setting of mountains to the east and west. This area was also used as for the filming of C.J Lewis’ story – “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”. The incredible Castle Hill rocks, unique weatherworn, rain smoothed outcrops of limestone are seen from the highway. Lunch at a country hotel, included in cost of tour.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTranzAlpine Train
    • Addington Railway Station, Troup Drive
    • Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChristchurch Railway Station
    • 8011, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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