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TranzAlpine and Arthur's Pass Day Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
$270.82
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Overview
Journey through the breathtaking Southern Alps aboard the iconic TranzAlpine train, one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys. Departing from Christchurch, travel through dramatic river gorges and alpine passes before disembarking in Arthur’s Pass (May–September) or Greymouth (October–April), where you’ll meet your guide and continue by modern Mercedes Sprinter.
Enjoy free time in Arthur’s Pass Village to explore, walk to the impressive Devils Punchbowl Waterfall, or relax with a coffee, before returning via scenic stops at the remarkable Otira Viaduct and the unique limestone formations of Castle Hill, renowned for their natural beauty and cinematic history.
- Scenic 10-hour experience combining the TranzAlpine train and guided return journey
- Free time in Arthur’s Pass Village for walking, exploring, or relaxing
- Visit the iconic Otira Viaduct and Castle Hill’s unique limestone landscapes
Enjoy free time in Arthur’s Pass Village to explore, walk to the impressive Devils Punchbowl Waterfall, or relax with a coffee, before returning via scenic stops at the remarkable Otira Viaduct and the unique limestone formations of Castle Hill, renowned for their natural beauty and cinematic history.
- Scenic 10-hour experience combining the TranzAlpine train and guided return journey
- Free time in Arthur’s Pass Village for walking, exploring, or relaxing
- Visit the iconic Otira Viaduct and Castle Hill’s unique limestone landscapes
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Tour - Train to Arthurs Pass
TranzAlpine Train: Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (May - September)
Duration: 10 hours: Tour duration includes travel time between locations
Minibus
TranzAlpine Train: Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (May - September)
Duration: 10 hours: Tour duration includes travel time between locations
Minibus
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours
- One hour at Arthur's Pass Village (walk or explore, your choice)
- Fully guided small group bus tour
- TranzAlpine train ticket - Christchurch to Greymouth (October - April)
- TranzAlpine train ticket - Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (May - September)
- Hotel pick up
- Lunch
- No restroom on bus
Meeting point
You will need to make your own way to Christchurch Railway Station. Please provide your name to Great Journeys check-in staff and they will check you in and provide you with your boarding pass. Check-in opens at 7:00am and closes at 7:55am. The Tranzalpine train departs at 8:15am sharp.
Return details
Hotel drop off can accommodated to some central hotels. These include
Merivale Manor
Scenic Hotel
Sudima City
Carnmore Hotel
Crowne Plaza
Novotel Cathedral Square
Distinction
Christchurch City Hotel
Christchurch Bus Interchange
Breakfree
Rydges Latimer
Urbanz
Fino Hotel
The George
Hotel Give
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TranzAlpine TrainYour day starts at Christchurch Train Station, where you'll board the TranzAlpine, consistently ranked among the world's most scenic rail journeys. Settle in and watch the city fade into the Canterbury Plains, before river valleys narrow and the Southern Alps close in around you. There's an open-air viewing carriage you need to check out! May - September: disembark train in Arthur's Pass October - April: disembark train in Greymouth
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During the winter months (May - September) disembark in Arthur's Pass, or in summer months (October - April) disembark in Greymouth. From there you will meet your guide, and board our modern Mercedes Sprinter for the return journey.
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Otira Viaduct LookoutAlso known as Deaths Corner and one look explains why. The Otira Viaduct stretches 440 metres across a dramatic alpine gorge, and without it, crossing Arthur's Pass by road simply wouldn't exist. It's an engineering feat set inside a national park, and the views in every direction are jaw-dropping. Keep your eyes peeled, the Kea, New Zealand's infamous alpine parrot, likes an audience.
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Back into the village for your free hour. If you've got the legs for it, the walk to Devils Punchbowl waterfall is the pick, a low-to-moderate trail through native bush that ends at a 131-metre cascade crashing into the valley floor. Prefer to take it easy? The village café does a decent coffee and the local shops are worth a wander.
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Castle HillScattered across an open hillside above State Highway 73, the limestone boulders of Castle Hill are one of New Zealand's most quietly spectacular places. Geologically ancient, cinematically famous, this location doubled as Narnia in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and featured in The Lord of the Rings. Walk among the formations, watch the climbers and boulderers doing their thing, and take the photos you didn't know you needed. Self-guided and entirely at your own pace.
- Return to Christchurch with drop-off at your accommodation. Take in the city’s architecture, culture, and surrounding landscapes. (pass by)
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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TranzAlpine and Arthur's Pass Day Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
$270.82
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!