Arthur's Pass National Park with TranzAlpine Train Small Group Tour from Christchurch

Location:Christchurch, New Zealand
Duration:9 - 9.5 hours
TOUR Code:3290AP

From USD $335.93 View price calendar

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 and visit the incredible Castle Hill rocks. Traveling in a small group, maximum nine participants, allows for an intimate and informative experience.

Highlights

Travel across the Canterbury Plains to the breathtaking Arthur's Pass National Park on this full-day tour from Christchurch
Scenic TranzAlpine train journey
Enjoy guided walks of Arthur's Pass National Park with many spectacular mountain vistas
Delicious morning and afternoon tea
Visit a country hotel for lunch
Fully escorted and informative commentary
Traveling in a small group, maximum 9 passengers allowing a unique and intimate experience
Hotel pickup and drop off from centrally located Christchurch hotels

At Christchurch, board the world famous TranzAlpine Train, sit back and relax on the train journey that will take you across the Canterbury Plains, wind its way through the stunning Waimakariri Gorge and through tussock covered high country before heading into the Southern Alps.

The TranzAlpine is rated one of the world's greatest train journeys and is 223 kilometers long and takes just four and a half hours. There are 16 tunnels, and 5 viaducts, the highest being the Staircase standing at 73 meters.

You will be met at Arthur's Pass by your guide who will take you through the National Park where short walks can be made to experience forests, rivers and mountains vistas. You will 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 Maori in their quest for greenstone.

Departing Arthur's pass, you will travel through the high country and a stop can be made to view Cave Stream where it burrows underground in an area of limestone cliffs and gorges, craggy outcrops and a setting of surrounding mountains.

The incredible Castle Hill rocks, unique weatherworn and rain smoothed outcrops of limestone are seen from the highway and the more adventurous may wish to walk to the top of the rocks for magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.

The return journey to Christchurch will include a visit to the Waimak Gorge where the Waimakariri River enters the vast Canterbury Plains.

Schedule Details

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass National Park and Otira Gorge

Departs:

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Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Christchurch hotels

Departure Time:

7:30am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Duration:

9 - 9.5 hours

Return details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 5.45pm

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Lunch at a country hotel
Guided walks of Arthur's Pass National Park
Hotel pickup and drop off from centrally located Christchurch hotels
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Travel by TranzAlpine train
Light refreshments
Local guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions:

Cruise port pickup is not available
Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
A percentage of the tour price is used for the conservation of New Zealand's wildlife, environment and it's endangered species

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