Arthur's Pass Tour TranzAlpine 1 way Christchurch to Greymouth
Overview
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13 hours
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Join us as we travel from Ōtautahi Christchurch to the wild West Coast. Your morning to midday will be spent aboard the world famous TranzAlpine, travelling across braided rivers and the Canterbury plains, past majestic mountains and Lake Brunner, and through the 8km long Otira tunnel before arriving in Greymouth. Travelling via the Great Alpine Highway on your return, we will stop to explore the jaw dropping geology and geography of Castle Hill and Arthur’s Pass. You will be driven in comfort by your modern, comfortable Mercedes Sprinter (or similar) packed with the extras to make the trip that bit easier. Led by your fun, knowledgeable, and passionate tour guides, 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.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Christchurch
We start our journey towards the West Coast by dropping you off at the Christchurch Railway Station at Tower Junction.
TranzAlpine Train
Catch the TranzAlpine from Christchurch through to Greymouth. Enjoy the views from the train’s open air carriage as you travel across braided rivers, past high country stations and alpine lakes, around horseshoe bends, and through the 8km long Otira Tunnel. IMPORTANT: Please note that TranzAlpine bookings are managed by Great Journeys New Zealand, who cannot be held responsible for any missed onward connections due to delayed train arrivals. The TranzAlpine’s departure from Greymouth is 2:15pm and arrival into Christchurch is 7pm. However, the service can experience delays of 30 minutes or more so please bear this in when booking this product. This may mean that you might not be able to have time for the views in Cobden. Please be aware and patient if this occurs. As Great Journeys is a third party supplier, we are not responsible for any delays or issues that may occur while aboard the TranzAlpine. For concerns or questions, please contact the operator directly.
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DepartureTime:07:45:00
Pickup included
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Snacks
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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