Arthur's Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch
Overview
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9 hours 30 minutes
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Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Arthur’s Pass through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps. Journey on one of the world’s greatest train journeys, stop at the cafe in the Alpine Village of Arthur's Pass, have a coffee with the cheeky keas. Visit a high country sheep farm for a farm tour and afternoon tea, you might even be allowed to have a go at shearing a sheep.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Tour may operate in reverse - so Tranzalpine train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Canterbury Region
Following a morning pickup by air-conditioned coach from your Christchurch hotel, transfer to the Christchurch Railway Station where you will board the TranzAlpine train. This has been rated as one of the top 10 train journeys in the world.
TranzAlpine Train
We invite you to join us on a tour of discovery, featuring spectacular scenery. From Christchurch board the world famous TranzAlpine train through to Arthurs Pass
What‘s Included
Tranz Alpine train journey Christchurch to Arthurs Pass one-way
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Afternoon tea
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Lunch
Pickup points
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Options
Full Day Arthurs Pass Tour
Full Day Arthur's Pass Day Tour including TranzAlpine Train, Sheep Farm Visit with Afternoon tea
Pickup included
Arthurs Pass Day Tour
Arthurs Pass Day Tour : Arthur's Pass Day Tour including Tranzalpine Train & Farm Tour Does not include Lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
211 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not the amazing landscape views I was promised
ALH2025,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Considering the hype, the views left me wanting more. No amazing scenery and the viewing cars are too small for the swathes of tourists wanting to go out and get selfies in front of the fast passing landscapes. Much better more scenic train journeys in other places
poor pre info
Jet48977938593,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00trip was fun and Terry was a good guide. Though the info provided in advance describing the trip was totally inadequate and misleading. Had we known it included a 40 minute hike we would have worn different shoes and brought water.... And. at minimum, we should have been given a chance to buy water before being dropped off to walk/ hike. The lunch site was magnificent and the sheep farm was a nice way to end the day.
The entire day was wonderful!
gusmU4067BT,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day tour with Jude! She offered a sense of humor and interesting tidbits as we drove along in the tour van after our train ride. The train ride was very enjoyable as was the lunch afterwards at a beautiful secluded restaurant that had a beautiful landscape and interesting animals. Jude made sure we got to see the keas, a native bird to New Zealand, and also took us to see a sheep shearing demonstration at a local sheep farm, where snacks and tea were served, and there was a chance to buy New Zealand's items such as wool and lanolin products.
Very well planned.
959yannf,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice sceneries and Graham the guide so friendly and full of knowledge.
Great trip
Claudia S,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day. Graham was very fun and informative and a careful driver. The train ride is smooth and the sights are beautiful. The stops on the way back were great but the sheep farm was my favorite. It’s a full day that was well worth our time and money
Wonderful Experience !!!...
Ramunas V,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful Experience !!! Our driver Graham was fantastic very friendly and informative. Made the trip delightful. Beautiful scenery, excellent lunch and the sheep farm was great.
Great day out!!!
Debbie H,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day out The train ride and views were amazing Graham, picked us up and took care of us whilst showing us details and views of Arthur’s Pass Lunch was excellent!!! The farm stop completed the day!!!
Top notch intro to the geography and human elements of Christchurch surroundings
Juliana C,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00That the driver, the vehicle, the itinerary and the lunch were ALL outstanding! All elements carefully curated to make one feel attached and in awe of the people and place.
Beautiful scenes
Valerie A,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was a fantastic day out. The train journey brought us through picturesque scenery. The whole tour was well arranged. Only downer was the lunch which was disappointing. Still worth a trip
the guide didnt take us...
Mira F,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00the guide didnt take us to the devil punchbowl waterfall :(( but everything else there was nice viewss
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