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Arthur's Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch

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Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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‘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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

1

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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

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

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Arthurs Pass Day Tour

Arthurs Pass Day Tour : Arthur's Pass Day Tour including Tranzalpine Train & Farm Tour Does not include Lunch
Pickup included

Full Day Arthurs Pass Tour

Full Day Arthur's Pass Day Tour including TranzAlpine Train, Sheep Farm Visit with Afternoon tea
Pickup included

Reviews

4.54

183 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • A day to remember in Arthur’s Pass.

    Lisa S,

    Oct 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A ton of activities packed into the day but definitely one to recommend. Stephanie was great and connected with us all. Three wonderful hikes with Cascade falls being incredible - worth the steps. Loved the small group and especially loved the experience at the farm learning about the life of working with sheep. And we got a great picture of a Kea.

  • Fantastic trip

    Colleen R,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Fantastic day. Informative guide, Jude, and spectacular scenery. Lots of photo opportunities. Snow in late September

  • A cant miss experience!

    KATHY K,

    Sep 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    There is a reason that this train ride is rated as one of the most scenic in the world ... because it is. If you have the time, this is a must do experience. The sheep farm on the way back was also very interesting and a lot of fun, seeing a dog herd the sheep and seeing a sheep shearing.

  • Super fun

    Silky M,

    Sep 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Had a great experience, the train ride and other activities were so beautiful and Jude was super cool and friendly. Had a lovely experience

  • Great and excellent tour...

    ChooiLee C,

    May 19, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Great and excellent tour with Scotty around👍, very happy with Scotty, however one loose point to highlight, we are a tour of two to this train tour but being seated separately at 7C n 8A😔, overall the tour is fun n great, especially the cookies by the owner of the sheep farm and doggie Tobby(hope I spell it right)

From NZ$560.00

4.54
183 reviews
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