Arthur's Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch

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You can select up to 15 travelers in total.

Adult (14-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Child (3-13) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Infant (0-2) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Book online or call: +1 437 970 2890

Partially Refundable 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.

Arthurs Pass No Lunch

2 Adults x $248.05

$496.10

Approx Total

$496.10

Arthur's Pass Day Tour including Tranzalpine Train & Farm Tour Does not include Lunch
Pickup included

Full Day Arthurs Pass Tour

2 Adults x $268.48

$536.96

Approx Total

$536.96

Full Day Arthur's Pass Day Tour including TranzAlpine Train, Lunch and Sheep Farm Visit with Afternoon tea
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Tranz Alpine train journey Christchurch to Arthurs Pass one-way
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Afternoon tea
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch (if option chosen)

Gratuities

Overview

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, lunch in an Alpine Village nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps. Visit a high country sheep farm for a farm tour and afternoon tea, you might even be allowed to have a go at shearing a sheep.

Pickup points

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136 On Bealey Motel 136 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Abbey Motor Lodge 209 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Achilles Motel 118 Sherborne Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Adina Heritage Christchurch 28 - 30 Cathedral Square, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Admiral Motel 168 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Adorian Motel 347 Worcester Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8062
Alcala Motor Lodge 100 Sherborne Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Alexandra Court Motel 960 Colombo Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Alglenn Motel 59 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Amross Court Motor Lodge 61 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Aotea Motel 302 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Arthur's Court Motor Lodge 110 Sherborne Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Ashford Motor Lodge 35 Papanui Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
At The Right Place 85 - 87 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Avalon Accommodation 301 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Bealey Avenue Motel 229 Bealey Avenue, City, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Bealey Quarter - The Studios 263 Bealey Avenue, The Bealey Quarter, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Bella Vista Motel & Apartments 193 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Bellano Motel Suites 77 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Belmont Motor Inn 172 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
BreakFree On Cashel Christchurch 165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Camelot Motor Lodge 28 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Cashel Court Motel 457 Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Casino Court Motor Lodge 76 Papanui Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
CentrePoint on Colombo Motel 859 Colombo Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Christchurch City Hotel 699 Colombo Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
City Central Motel Apartments 252 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
City Centre Motel 876 Colombo Street, Christchurch Centrial, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
City Worcester Motel 336 Worcester Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8062
Colombo in the City 863 Colombo Street, City Centre - closest motel to city centre, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Colonial Inn Motel 43 Papanui Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Country Glen Lodge 107 Bealey Avenue, Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Courtesy Court Motel 33 Sherborne Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Crowne Plaza Christchurch, an IHG hotel 764 Colombo Street, Armagh St., Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Delago Motel Apartments 31 Papanui Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Distinction Christchurch Hotel 14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Fable Christchurch 166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Fino Hotel & Suites 87 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Flag Hotel Camelot Cathedral Square 66 Cathedral Square, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8001
Gothic Heights Motel 430 Hagley Avenue, Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Hotel 115 Christchurch 115 Worcester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Hotel Carlton Mill 17 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Hotel Montreal 363 Montreal Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Ibis Christchurch 107 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
MCM Motel Christchurch 241 Bealey Avenue, Central, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Merivale Court Motel 97 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Milano Motor Lodge 87 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square 52 Cathedral Square, Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Pavilions Hotel 42 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments 113 Worcester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Christchurch City 264-266 Tuam Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Randolph Motel / Apartments 79 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Rosewood Court Motel 85 Sherborne Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Rydges Latimer Christchurch 30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Salerno Motel Apartments 148 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Scenic Hotel Cotswold 88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Sherborne Motor Lodge 94 Sherborne Street, St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Southern Comfort Motel 53 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Sudima Christchurch City 47 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments 175 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
The Adelphi 49 Papanui Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
The Classic Villa 17 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch Arts Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ
The George Christchurch 50 Park Terrace, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
The Mayfair 155 Victoria Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
The Muse Christchurch 159 Manchester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
The Parque 12 Dublin Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Tudor Court Motel 57 Bealey Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Tuscana Motor Lodge 74 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013

Pickup details

We pickup from most Hotels, Motels & Backpackers in Christchurch City Center Some Air BnBs if central city ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

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.

30 minutes
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

2 hours
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 late summer months the bright flowers of red rata (metrosideros umbellata) add to the beauty of the Otira Gorge. This tree is not found on the eastern side of the Southern Alps but blooms only in the moist western valleys, you will also encounter the NZ Kea rated as one of the most intelligent birds in the world they have very inquisitive natures and found in most South Island alpine environments.

1 hour
Devils Punchbowl Walking Track

Your Driver/guide will then recommend you some popular walks in the National Park with incredible views, weather & time permiting

45 minutes
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Time for lunch at a local cafe (optional extra) & 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 area this is also popular for rock climbers.

1 hour
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.

1 hour
Christchurch

Return to Christchurch

1 hour

Additional Info

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
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Tour may operate in reverse - so Tranzalpine train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch

Partially Refundable

February 03100% refund

February 09No refund

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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