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Arthur’s Pass & TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch – Small Group Guided Return
Journey from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass and back, combining the iconic TranzAlpine train with Cheeky Kiwi’s guided tour across the Southern Alps. Explore waterfalls, alpine villages, Otira Gorge and Castle Hill in comfort.
From: NZ$449.00
Per Person
10 Hours 30 Mins On Request: Confirmed within 48 hours, or fully refunded.
Highlights
Two journeys, zero repeated views. The Tranzalpine one way, the Great Alpine Highway the other.
Castle Hill's ancient boulders straight out of Narnia and Middle-earth.
Your Arthur's Pass hour, your call. Devils Punchbowl waterfall or village coffee.
A Cheeky Kiwi guide who knows this place and loves to show it off.
The Otira Viaduct. 440 metres of engineering hanging over an alpine gorge.
Full Description
1. Christchurch – TranzAlpine Train
After pickup, your guide will drop you off to the Christchurch Train Station and depart west, crossing the Southern Alps with stunning alpine scenery, rivers, and gorges along the way.
2. Arthur's Pass – Meet Cheeky Kiwi Guide
Upon arrival, disembark in Arthur's Pass. From there you will meet your guide, and board our modern Mercedes Sprinter for the return journey.
3. Otira Gorge Lookout (10 min) ...
Includes
Fully guided return journey in a modern luxury Mercedes bus
One hour at Arthur's Pass Village (walk or explore, your choice)
TranzAlpine train ticket
Lunch
Bottled water and snacks
Our main meeting point is the Intercity Bus Stop on Litchfield Street
Additional Information
We require all guest names & child ages
The departure time and itinerary for this tour differ slightly depending on the season you are travelling.
In Summer (1st October - 30th April), you will travel to Arthur's Pass on the bus and return on the Tranzalpine train, arriving back in Christchurch at approx 7:30pm.
In Winter (1st May - 30th September), you will travel to Arthur's Pass on the Tranzalpine train and return on the bus, arriving back in Christchurch at approx 5:00pm.
Full refund if cancelled up to 7 days before activity starts.
Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.
Amendments and cancellations made inside of 72 hours before the scheduled departure date and time are subject to a 100% cancellation fee for the TranzAlpine ticket, as per the supplier’s cancellation policy.
From
NZ$449.00
Per Person
10 Hours 30 Mins On Request: Confirmed within 48 hours, or fully refunded.
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