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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, lunch in an Alpine Village nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps. 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.
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
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.
Tranz Alpine train journey Christchurch to Arthurs Pass one-way
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Afternoon tea
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch (if option chosen)
Gratuities
Full Day Arthur's Pass Day Tour including TranzAlpine Train, Lunch and Sheep Farm Visit with Afternoon tea
Pickup included
Arthur's Pass Day Tour including Tranzalpine Train & Farm Tour Does not include Lunch
Pickup included
Operated by Leisure Tours
122 reviews
Kathryn G,Dec 2, 2024
Joseph, our driver, is an bad accident waiting to happen. Most of the time he drive with one hand in the steering wheel as he constantly talked and gestured with one is his hands. We told him we couldn’t hear him twice and he was unable to correct the problem. He seemed unfamiliar with the vehicle as another guest showed him how to use the fan. He took unnecessary risks on the road.
Kevin Y,Nov 28, 2024
The small group tour doing the TranzAlpine Train in reverse was a perfect tour. Our tour guide Jude was fun and kept the tour very interesting. The first stop to The Sheep Farm was so enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Harding I,Nov 24, 2024
Great day out with the highlights being the sheep shearing demonstration and the train ride . Well organized and well run !
Judith P,Nov 23, 2024
This was a great way to see Arthur's Pass and the surrounding countryside. After being picked up by our guide, Scotty and taken to the station, the train trip to Arthur's Pass was incredible. Just enough time on the train to be met by Scotty at the other end. We were driven to scenic spots along the way with lots of photo ops. Lunch at a pub and a trip to a hoarder's paradise with so much stuff there was barely time to take it all in. Afternoon tea with home-baked biscuits and slice was a joy as was the sheep shearing and sheep herding. Scotty was an incredible guide with lots of interesting information with a peek into his life as well that showed his quirky sense of humour. A great day out and the best way to see Nature at its finest.
Abigail G,Nov 19, 2024
This trip was well worth it! The train ride had so many changing views as we got closer to the mountains! We got to hike to a couple waterfalls, saw a sheep herding demonstration and were home by dinner. It felt like we packed a lot in one day.