ENJOY A RELAXING DAY IN THE MOUNTAINS !! Magnificent views, great memories & photos.
Arthurs Pass National Park is one of the scenic highlights of the South Island, and is only a few hours drive from Christchurch.
Begin in the city, travel over the Canterbury Plains to the foothills, and then into Arthurs Pass National Park and the Southern Alps. Enjoy walks or waterfalls, and marvellous alpine views. Lunch might be a picnic at one of the many rest areas, or a cafe stop in the Arthurs Pass village. Return to Christchurch with great memories and marvellous photos.
Combine Rail and Road journeys for a truly wonderful day. The Tranz Alpine Train travels a different route into the mountains, so see and enjoy breathtaking views you will not see from the road. Choose from our tours listed below, or contact us for ideas and prices for a Private Tour tailored just for you. ____________________________________________________________
ARTHURS PASS DAY TRIP
Journey across the Canterbury Plains and into the Southern Alps before arriving at Arthurs Pass. Time to enjoy the mountain environment, a choice of lunch at a local cafe, or a picnic, before returning to Christchurch. Bring the camera, its an incredible day of contrasts!
Starts 9.00am in the City Returns 3.30 - 4.00pm Tour Cost: NZ$295 per person _____________________________________________________________
ARTHURS PASS DAY with MORNING TRAIN
This morning, set out from Christchurch on the Tranz Alpine train, rated one of the 6 Best Train Journeys in the World, and enjoy the journey into the mountains. Your driver will meet you off the train at Arthurs Pass, time for a cafe or picnic lunch, enjoy the mountain environment before travelling back across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch by road, returning to your hotel.
Starts 7.30am in the city Returns 4.00pm approx Tour Cost: NZ$395 per person (Includes train tickets) _____________________________________________________________
ARTHURS PASS DAY with AFTERNOON TRAIN
This morning, journey across the Canterbury Plains by road, and into the Southern Alps, arriving at Arthurs Pass for a cafe or picnic lunch. Spend time enjoying the mountain environment before boarding the Tranz Alpine train, sit back and relax, and enjoy your trip back to Christchurch. This is regarded as one of the best train journeys in the world. Your driver will meet you on your arrival at the Christchurch Railway Station and transfer you to your accommodation. Best of both worlds, road & rail.
Starts: 9.00am in the city Returns 6.30pm approx. Tour Cost: NZ$395 per person (Includes train tickets) _____________________________________________________________
** For PRIVATE & EXCLUSIVE TOURS tailored to your interests and timeframe, please CONTACT US for more information and pricing.