Arthur's Pass National Park Tours and Tickets

The TranzAlpine train is often referred to as one of the world’s most scenic train journeys, and this tour will allow you to experience it. Enjoy the convenience of a day trip where all transport is taken care of— round-trip transfers in a luxury minivan, and a TranzAlpine train ticket are included. See Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps, Lake Pearson, and get the chance to walk in Arthur’s Pass National Park.

Travel by TranzAlpine railway to Arthur's Pass National Park, riding across the Canterbury Plains, then winding through Waimakariri Gorge and into the heart of the Southern Alps on this day trip from Christchurch.  An informative guide takes you on a minivan tour of Arthur's Pass, including short rain forest walks past rivers to mountain vistas at Castle Hill. Enjoy a hotel lunch and light refreshments before the return trip via Waimak Gorge. This small-group tour is limited to eight participants, ensuring a more personalized experience.

Explore the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps on this Arthur’s Pass day tour from Christchurch. Travel through the pastureland of the Canterbury Plains to Springfield with your guide. Hop aboard your TranzAlpine train and journey through the Waimakariri Gorge. Explore the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass in the Otira Gorge and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Visit a sheep farm, and admire native birdlife in the foothills of the Southern Alps. Upgrade to include a hair-raising jet-boat ride on the mighty Waimakariri River!

Avoid the hassle of planning all the logistics of your grand tour of New Zealand on this comprehensive 21-day guided tour. Starting in Auckland and ending in Christchurch, you’ll explore a wide range of landscapes in between. Admire the ancient kauri forests of the Hokianga, relax in the Bay of Islands, take the ferry from Wellington to Picton, spot whales in Kaikoura, try adventure sports in Queenstown, and more.

Experience some of the South Island’s most majestic mountain landscapes on this small-group day tour across the Southern Alps. Ride the scenic TranzAlpine train from Christchurch, admiring the views from the large windows and viewing carriage. Stop at Arthurs Pass National Park to stretch your legs on a short hike among the meadows and mountains. Relax over a home-made picnic. Return to Christchurch the same day by car.

New Zealand is a bucket-list hiking destination, but hiking independently can be risky and requires advanced backcountry skills. This 23-day small-group tour is ideal for adventurous travelers who want to hike without the risk of getting lost. The comprehensive itinerary includes hikes in both the North Island–Lake Waikaremoana, Tongariro–and the South Island–Abel Tasman, Aoraki Mount Cook–and more. It includes an interesting mix of shorter day hikes and longer overnight treks.

Visitors with limited time in Christchurch don’t need to miss out on experiencing some of the South Island’s most beautiful mountain scenery on this private day tour to Arthurs Pass. Avoid the hassle of self-driving on mountain roads: sit back and enjoy the views while your driver drives. Be amazed by the mountain lakes, braided rivers, glacial valleys, forests, and high passes you’ll see throughout the day.

For an adventure-packed trip that will take you to some of the most beautiful places in New Zealand, look no further than this all-inclusive 9-day South Island tour. From stunning glaciers and turquoise lakes, to picturesque towns and dramatic mountain peaks, there's something for everyone on this comprehensive road trip. Plus, with all accommodation and some activities included, you can enjoy the ride rather than making travel plans on the fly.

Make the most of a short time on land on a shore excursion deep into the Southern Alps. You’ll be picked up from the port in Lyttelton and driven to Arthur’s Pass Village, a handy base for exploring the mountains of the central South Island. Visit a sheep farm, enjoy lunch with a view, and experience the thrill of a jet boat ride along the Waimakariri River (optional extra).

Tour includes: Accommodation x17 nights. Breakfast x17 Dinner x2 Activities include; Waitomo Glowworms Caves tour, Te Puia entry ticket, Tamaki Maori Village overnight experience, Spa thermal park reserve, Te Papa museum, Winery Tour (FROMM), Lake Tekapo Dark Sky reserve observatory, Queenstown Skyline and buffet dinner, Lots of hiking. From the secluded beaches and volcanic craters of the north to the glaciers, mountains and fjords in the south, this is our most immersive experience possible. Adventure activities aplenty throughout the trip, with accommodation and some activities included, our all-inclusive tours are hassle-free, authentic experiences for those short on time. From Auckland to Christchurch and everything in between, this tour has New Zealand covered.

Escape the crowds of Queenstown and get a taste of New Zealand’s best club fields on this five-day snow tour of the South Island. The Snow Explorer really is off-piste heaven – leave the beaten track behind and sample four epic mountains considered by locals as NZ’s best-kept-secrets: Porters, Broken River, Mt Olympus/Temple Basin and Craigieburn. Whilst these names may not ring a bell now, we guarantee by the end of your trip they will be the only thing you’ll want to talk about. Starting and ending in Christchurch, this tour best suits intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders as you’ll be using nutcrackers and rope tows to climb the slopes at most locations. But don’t let this put you off – our expert guides are on hand to help, and most people adjust to using these tools after just a couple of runs.

Turquoise lakes, majestic glaciers, dramatic mountain peaks and the picture-perfect towns of Queenstown, Wanaka and Franz Josef. With accommodation and some activities included (see below), our all-inclusive tours are hassle-free, authentic experiences for those short on time. This 10 day South Island tour is the ultimate South Island roadie visiting Kaikoura, Christchurch, Tekapo and back across to Christchurch via the famous Arthur’s Pass.

With your own local guide join one of the worlds great trains BUT on this tour you'll experience the ride in this world famous scenic train AND explore the return by road. They are two very different extraordinary journeys. Featuring the Canterbury Planes, gorges, horseshoe bends, waterfalls, bridges, viaducts and braided rivers, both ways are 5/5. Christchurch through to Greymouth by scenic train, a journey of around 5 hours, returning by luxury car. We'll meet you at your hotel and take you to the train at 07:15. Meet you again in Greymouth around 12:30pm. After lunch (own cost) we'll head our way back to Christchurch in our Luxury car/minivan. We'll have time for the Otira Stagecoach Hotel. In Arthur's Pass we'll check out the magical Devils Punch Bowl Falls. We'll be driving through recognisable scenery from Lord of The Rings, Porters Pass and historic Springfield. Loads of time to just look and loads of time to wander about. * Police approved & Licensed Guides.

With your own local guide join one of the worlds great trains BUT on this tour you'll experience the ride in this world famous scenic train AND explore the return by road with your local guide. They are two very different extraordinary journeys. Featuring the Canterbury Planes, gorges, horseshoe bends, waterfalls, bridges, viaducts and braided rivers, both tours are 5/5. Christchurch, Arthurs Pass by scenic train returning by car. We'll meet you at your hotel and take you to the train at 07:15 and meet you again in Arthur's Pass around 10:30. We'll have time in Arthur's to check out the magical Devils Punch Bowl Falls and take a trip to Otira to the Otira Stagecoach Hotel. We'll be back in Christchurch around 5:00pm. Total tour 10 hours. * Guides are licensed and have passed all Police checks.

This is a private tour with English Speaking Tour Guide. You will be toured around into small group with better quality.

Shared with you by a local, rolling Canterbury farmland lead you into this spectacular wonder of Mother Nature and the filming locations of many Lord of the Rings scenes. Instantly recognisable by their grandeur, the Southern Alps divide the East from the West of the South Island of New Zealand. Forming part of the ‘Ring of Fire’ also known as the San Andreas fault line, be swallowed up with the share enormity of this stunning mountain range. It's flora and fauna is extraordinary. * Police approved driver guides and true locals. * All guides full members ProGuides New Zealand.

This is the ultimate snow holiday for the ultimate powder hound! Visiting 11 mountains over 12 days, you’ll sample New Zealand’s most popular ski fields before heading off the beaten track to lesser known club fields loved by locals and pros alike. Highlights include: Porters ski field – an off-piste heaven with one of the largest vertical drops in New Zealand; Craigieburn – a best-kept-secret amongst locals with wide open powder bowls and lofty narrow shoots; and ever-popular Queenstown – packed with more adrenaline-pumping activities than there are hours in the day to enjoy them. The Snow Odyssey is a combination of our Snow Safari and Snow Explorer tours and is best suited for intermediate to advanced skiers/snowboarders as you’ll be using nutcrackers and rope tows to climb a handful of the slopes. Never heard of a nutcracker? Don’t let this put you off! Most people adjust to using these tools after just a couple of runs and our guides are on hand to help.