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Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
$297.72
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Overview
The full-day Arthur's Pass Tour showcases the breathtaking beauty of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps. This unforgettable journey includes one of the world’s most celebrated train rides and a visit to a high country sheep farm.
- 🚂 Travel on the world-renowned TranzAlpine train, rated among the top 10 train journeys globally, from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass.
- 🗺️ Enjoy a scenic ride to the Otira Viaduct, a remarkable engineering feat designed to withstand seismic forces, with stunning views of the Otira Gorge.
- 🐦 Encounter the inquisitive NZ Kea, known as one of the most intelligent birds in the world, as you explore the alpine environments.
- 🥪 Savor lunch at a local café in Arthur's Pass, offering a chance to explore the charming village and its surroundings.
- 🐑 Visit Toby Hill Farm for an authentic sheep farm experience, including a sheepdog demonstration and a sheep shearing showcase.
- ☕ Indulge in a delightful afternoon tea amidst the picturesque alpine backdrop at the farm.
- 🚌 Comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off included for a hassle-free experience.
- 👨🏫 Benefit from the knowledge of a local English-speaking guide throughout the journey.
- ⏳ Enjoy approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes of exploration, with ample time for sightseeing and relaxation.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy this incredible adventure without barriers.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Full Day Arthurs Pass Tour
Full Day Arthur's Pass Day Tour including TranzAlpine Train, Sheep Farm Visit with Afternoon tea
Pickup included
Full Day Arthur's Pass Day Tour including TranzAlpine Train, Sheep Farm Visit with Afternoon tea
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Expert local commentary
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- • Visit to Kura Tāwhiti / Castle Hill
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tranz Alpine train journey Christchurch to Arthurs Pass one-way
- Meals
- Lunch
- Gratuities
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Canterbury RegionFollowing 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.
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TranzAlpine TrainWe 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
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Otira Viaduct Lookoutbefore 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. The one hour time period is the time spent in total travelling to, from and on the the Viaduct from Arthurs Pass with stops
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Devils Punchbowl Walking TrackYour Driver/guide will then recommend you some popular walks in the National Park with incredible views, weather & time permitting. The time spent here is approximately the entire amount of time spent In the Arthurs Pass Village during the day, possibly longer if the lunch option is taken in the village.
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relax at a mountain café (own expense). Keep watch for the cheeky kea, New Zealand’s intelligent alpine parrot often seen in the area.
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Castle HillKura Tawhiti / Castle Hill, an extraordinary landscape of ancient limestone boulders.
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ChristchurchReturn to Christchurch
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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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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Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
$297.72
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!