Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch With TranzAlpine

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

Nestled at the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps (Kā Tiritiri o te Moana), Arthur’s Pass is steeped in history. Home of the world’s only truly alpine parrot and our namesake, the Kea, the now National Park’s dramatic terrain, powerful waterfalls, unique fauna, native Beech forest, and engineering feats make it a popular destination for hikers and sightseers alike.

You will be driven in comfort by our modern, comfortable Mercedes Sprinter (or similar) packed with the extras to make the trip that bit easier. Led by our fun, knowledgeable, and passionate tour guides and including return to Christchurch aboard the world famous TranzAlpine, this journey is one you will never forget!

As this tour operates in an alpine region, the weather can be unpredictable so please prepare for all conditions. Please note that this tour is not suitable as a shore excursion.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

WiFi on board

Bottled water

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

local snacks

TranzAlpine Train Ticket

What To Expect

As we make our way through the Selwyn District, you will be greeted by Springfield, where we will then make our turn off towards the team at Alpine Jet Thrills. Here there are walks, views of the Waimakariri river, and sheep cuddles to enjoy. Looking for more adventure? Add on a 30 minute thrilling jet boat experience on one of the region’s most famous rivers (extra booked and sold separately).

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

Lake Lyndon

Next up we stop at Lake Lyndon. Nestled at the base of Porters Pass, Lyndon, or Te Hāpua Waikawa, is popular amongst jetboaters, bird watchers, and brave swimmers. It is known as one of this area's colder lakes.

5 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch With TranzAlpine

Pickup included

Reviews

4.36

50 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Alpine experience buy Train and Bus
ROBERT F,
Apr 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A full day of magnificent views, waterfalls and landscapes, Enjoy a comfortable bus and train rides. Our guide was both knowledgeable and accommodating.
Fantastic day!
Kirsten H,
Mar 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Friendly, accomodating and great value. Jakob was fantastic as a guide and really helped us to get the most out of the day despite having injuries and limitations with walking. Snacks and lunch were included and were tasty. Definitely add on the jetboat, totally worth it. Highly recommend.
The scenery, as expected,...
Bruce A,
Mar 20, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The scenery, as expected, was beautiful. Our guide, Clive, was knowledgeable and interesting as well as responsive to questions. We made more stops than were on the listed itinerary, some for photo-ops, some for hikes and some for optional jet boating. One concern for us was that the tour was listed as 8 hours (approx.). In reality, it turned out to be over 11 hours. This was not due to difficulties, but looking back it was organized for this length (the train was scheduled to pick us up at 4:20, followed by a three hour train ride and then delivery to our hotels by van). It caused us to miss our dinner reservation. There is nothing wrong with an 11 hour tour but it should be clear before the reservation is made.
Nice day
Ellen R,
Mar 16, 2025
- Viator
4.00
It was a long day but a nice trip to see the beautiful scenery. There are interesting stops. I would recommend it.
This could be good if one...
Diane H,
Mar 14, 2025
- Viator
3.00
This could be good if one had not been exploring the country by car or on foot. For us, the first stop was a waste of time for everyone who did not elect to pay extra to get on the jet boat. The tracks run very near the road, so the scenery is similar both ways. Otherwise, the guide and other stops were very nice and enjoyable.