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A dining car with passengers enjoying a meal. 1
A dense forest with tall trees and sunlight filtering through. 2
A lake surrounded by mountains and a road. 3
A train traveling through a mountainous landscape with dry grass and distant snow-capped peaks. 4
A train traveling through a mountainous landscape with a river and sparse vegetation. 5

Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour

By Canterbury Trails
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Price is P 32,689 per adult
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Features

  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

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.

Activity location

  • TranzAlpine Train
    • Addington Railway Station, Troup Drive
    • Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Christchurch Railway Station
    • 8011, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Activity itinerary

TranzAlpine Train

  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

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    TranzAlpine Train
    • Addington Railway Station, Troup Drive
    • Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Christchurch Railway Station
    • 8011, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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