Arthur’s Pass Day Tour from Christchurch with TranzAlpine Train
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour from Christchurch with TranzAlpine Train Highlights
- Get up to 10% cashback when you book with us!
- Small group tour experience
- One-way TranzAlpine train journey between Christchurch and Greymouth
- Scenic views of the Southern Alps, braided rivers, alpine lakes and mountain landscapes
- Castle Hill visit
- Arthur’s Pass Village visit
- Otira Gorge Lookout stop
- Cobden Breakwater stop
- Lake Lyndon stop
- Chance to spot wild Kea
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Kiwi snacks
- WiFi and USB charging
- Commentary from fun, knowledgeable and passionate tour guides
- Comfortable Mercedes Sprinter or similar vehicle
- Carbon neutral tour
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can choose between travelling from Christchurch to Greymouth by TranzAlpine and returning by road, or travelling from Christchurch to Greymouth by road and returning to Christchurch by TranzAlpine.
The tour includes stops at Castle Hill, Lake Lyndon, Arthur’s Pass Village, Otira Gorge Lookout and Cobden Breakwater.
Yes, both variants include a one-way journey aboard the world-famous TranzAlpine.
You can walk to Devils Punch Bowl or grab a coffee and explore the local shops.
The walk takes approximately 1 hour and includes a gradual incline and steps through native beech forest. The supplier describes the fitness level as low to moderate.
Yes. Castle Hill is not a guided walk, so you can explore the area independently.
You may have the chance to spot Kea, New Zealand’s alpine parrot, in the wild.
Yes, lunch, bottled water and Kiwi snacks are included.
The road journey is operated in a modern, comfortable Mercedes Sprinter or similar vehicle.
The tour operates in an alpine region where weather can be unpredictable, so you should prepare for all conditions.
he TranzAlpine can experience delays of 30 minutes or more, which may reduce the time available for stops such as Cobden Breakwater.
For the Greymouth-to-Christchurch journey, the TranzAlpine departs Greymouth at 2:15 PM and arrives in Christchurch at 7:00 PM.
WiFi and USB charging are available onboard the tour vehicle, although they may occasionally be unavailable or non-functional.
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A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.
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Pickup Locations
- Breakfree on Cashel
- Christchurch Bus Interchange (Intercity Stop, on Lichfield Street, opposite the Fresh Choice Supermarket)
- Christchurch City Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Christchurch
- Distinction Christchurch
- Breakfree on Cashel
- Christchurch Bus Interchange (Intercity Stop, on Lichfield Street, opposite the Fresh Choice Supermarket)
- Christchurch City Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Christchurch
- Distinction Christchurch
