Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Light refreshments
Travel by TranzAlpine train
Local guide
Guided walks of Arthur's Pass National Park
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located Christchurch hotels
Lunch at a country cafe

Cruise port pickup is not available
Gratuities

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.

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123 Motel 23 Peverel Street, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
136 On Bealey Motel 136 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
2 On Whiteleigh & 239 On Lincoln Motel 2 Whiteleigh Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 08024
63 at Cranford Motel 67 Cranford Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8054
Aalton Motel 19 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Abbey Motor Lodge 209 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Achilles Motel 118 Sherborne Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Adleburgh Homestay 12 Holly Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
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
Annabelle Court Motel 42 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Aotea Motel 302 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Arena Motel 30 Whiteleigh Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8024
Argyle on the Park motel 145 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Arthur's Court Motor Lodge 110 Sherborne Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Ashford Motor Lodge 35 Papanui Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Ashleigh Court Motel 47 Matai Street West, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
At The Right Place 85 - 87 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Avalon Accommodation 301 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Azena Motel 12 Cranford Street, St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Bealey Avenue Motel 229 Bealey Avenue, City, 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
Carnmore Hagley Park 22 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Carnmore Hagley Park 22 Ricarton Road, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
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
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton 189 Dean Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Cherry Tree Lodge 12 Riccarton Road, , 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
Cranford Cottages And Motel 63 Cranford 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
Diplomat Motel 127 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Distinction Christchurch Hotel 14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Ferry Motel 330 Ferry Road, 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
Hagley Park Motel 13 Darvel Street, (Corner Ayr Street), 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
Ibis Christchurch 107 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Lorenzo Motor Lodge 36 Riccarton Road, , 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
Merivale Manor 122 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
Parkview on Hagley 1 Riccarton Road, , 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
Raceway Motel 222 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8024
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
Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch 166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Roma on Riccarton Motel 38 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
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 Riccarton Hotel 106 Mandeville St, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8400
Tower Junction Motor Lodge 112 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
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

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End point

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Itinerary

TranzAlpine Train

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.

2 hours 30 minutes
Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre

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.

4 hours

Additional Info

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.

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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