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TranzAlpine Train: Scenic South Island Adventure
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282 Ratings
Christchurch
Embark on a breathtaking journey from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass on the TranzAlpine train. Experience stunning landscapes, lush forests, and majestic mountains on this perfect day trip for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Embark on a breathtaking journey from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass on the TranzAlpine train. Experience stunning landscapes, lush forests, and majestic mountains on this perfect day trip for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Christchurch Cathedral - After pick-up from your hotel at 7.30am, your guide will drop you to the train station in Christchurch for one of the greatest train journey’s in the world. Travel on the TranzAlpine train & admire the stunning scenery through panoramic windows & open air viewing decks. Disembark the train at Arthur’s Pass National Park…
- Christchurch Cathedral - After pick-up from your hotel at 7.30am, your guide will drop you to the train station in Christchurch for one of the greatest train journey’s in the world. Travel on the TranzAlpine train & admire the stunning scenery through panoramic windows & open air viewing decks. Disembark the train at Arthur’s Pass National Park where you will meet your guide again.
- Otira Viaduct Lookout - Then drive down to Otira Viaduct which provide impressive views of red flowering rata in summer months & grab the opportunity to spot the inquisitive Kea (alpine parrot) well known for its cheeky nature.
- Devils Punchbowl Walking Track - Your guide will then recommend you some popular walks in the National Park with incredible views.
- Arthur’s Pass National Park Visitor Centre - After your walk enjoy 1 hours free time for lunch at a local cafe & explore the village of Arthur’s Pass.
- Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area - On your return journey, travel by road in a luxurious minivan with a few scenic stops on the way. Take a coffee break & capture stunning mirror images at Lake Person. Then wander through majestic presence of limestone rock formations at Castle Hill Conservation Area. Stretch your legs one last time at Lake Lyndon that regularly freezes in winter months. Return back & drop-off to your location in Christchurch.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Transport by air-conditioned late model Minibus
- Fully guided tour except the walks
- TranzAlpine Train from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass
- Small group
- Pickup and drop-off from selected Central Christchurch Hotels
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Transport by air-conditioned late model Minibus
- Fully guided tour except the walks
- TranzAlpine Train from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass
- Small group
- Pickup and drop-off from selected Central Christchurch Hotels
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on a scenic expedition on the TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass, renowned as one of the most picturesque train journeys globally. Soak in the captivating sights of the Canterbury Plains, Southern Alps, the glacier-fed Waimakariri River, verdant beech woodlands and awe-inspiring panoramas. Traverse hiking trails in Arthur’s Pass…
Embark on a scenic expedition on the TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass, renowned as one of the most picturesque train journeys globally. Soak in the captivating sights of the Canterbury Plains, Southern Alps, the glacier-fed Waimakariri River, verdant beech woodlands and awe-inspiring panoramas. Traverse hiking trails in Arthur’s Pass National Park featuring impressive mountain vistas & untouched waterfalls. Reflect on nature’s beauty at Lake Pearson & meander among the grand limestone formations at Castle Hill. An ideal day excursion for those passionate about nature, hiking & thrilling adventures.
- A small amount of walking is involved.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Fully guided tour except the walks in the National Park & Castle Hill.
- Bring your phone, USB charger & headphones to enjoy the audio commentary on the TranzAlpine Train.
Location
Christchurch Bus Interchange
Colombo Street
Your guide will pick you from outside FreshChoice Supermarket (located at 71 Lichfield Street) which is across the road from Bus Exchange.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(282 Ratings)
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Janine_s
Oct 30, 2024
Absolutely amazing day trip - The train ride was amazing and then to come back by shuttle was great we got to see different sights by train and then by road
The shuttle bus driver was the best very accomodating very knowledgeable nothing was a problem
Highly recommend this tour 👍👍👍
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Colleen_c
Oct 30, 2024
Best Ever Tour - Trip was excellent with a great guide and driver who looked after you all the way. Walks and views for all levels
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Inthecarallday
Oct 24, 2024
Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He was also timely and brought small snacks and water. The train was amazing! - Our guide was timely, friendly and knowledge. He brought along small snacks and water. The waterfall and train were amazing
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Karen_b
Oct 20, 2024
Fantastic! - This was a fantastic tour. The train traveled through many scenic areas. Our tour guide stopped at numerous scenic places for us to take pictures. Castle Hill was very cool.
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Thub2018
Oct 19, 2024
Great tour for solo traveler - Good valued tour. I got picked up at the hotel then went on the Tranz Alpine train and experienced hours of bliss: magnificent scenery (mountain high, valley deep, green farm land with the cute sheep, lamb, cow ...). Then our tour guide Anuj picked us up again at Arthur Pass Train station and took us to a little restful town for lunch, the foods are beautiful too, encountered with the cheeky Kea. Many stops along the way with dramatic landscape and Anuj commentary to help us appreciate the places even more. Anuj is a master of organisation, he had everything arranged for us to enjoy things along the way just like we would have done in a private car trip. He looks after every individual on tour. Highly recommended.
One personal note, the open carriage on the Tranz Alpine train is not worth it in my opinion, it is too windy and fast moving for decent photography, I witnessed and encountered some examples of worst humanity that I can't unsee. This do spoil my perfect train trip, a little.
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Mansur_h
Oct 13, 2024
Entertaining. Instructive. Enjoyable. - The guide Anup was most helpful and generous with his chocolates. Gave everyone ample time to enjoy the activities. Most accurate with his estimate of travel times - important for us sitting at the back of the bus.
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Peter_t
Oct 10, 2024
Big day out. - What a great day out. The train trip was awesome but even better was the chance to get off the bus and experience some of the natural wonders such as the Devils Punchbowl Track and Castle Hill. Anuj was passionate about providing us a great experience and even provided water and snacks. His knowledge and commentary was incredible.
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Pragyasinghal96
Oct 8, 2024
We were well taken care of - The tour was absolutely fantastic in itself, with a well planned itinerary and magnificent views.
But what really made the tour amazing was our guide, Anuj, who was extremely considerate and helpful.
From ensuring we had water bottles and snacks after trekking, to providing detailed commentary and helpful tips for the treks, to helping me find a Kea, he was always went above and beyond in ensuring our comfort!
Even when the weather turned rainier and windier than we expected, he was well prepared with umbrellas and ponchos! Just amazing.
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Emilysr7209bm
Oct 4, 2024
Absolutely divine!! - The views absolutely amazing…taken lots of pix!! Bus driver very accommodating to everyone’s needs. Love the open carriage train!
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Michelle_d
Oct 2, 2024
Perfect experience for a daytrip from ChristChurch - Everything was perfection! We love Anuj and would spend another day with him if there were more trips. He picked us up on time, was so caring and thoughtful, made sure we were comfortable, happy, and had a great experience.
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