Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Canterbury Region, Canterbury Region, South Island
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: TranzAlpine Train, Addington Railway Station Troup Drive, Christchurch New Zealand
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
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Otira Viaduct Lookout, Arthur's Pass Road, SH73, Arthur's Pass National Park New Zealand
before viewing and driving down the 440 meter long Otira Viaduct a major NZ engineering project - the viaduct is one the most earthquake prone regions in New Zealand and it has been designed to withstand seismic forces 40 percent higher than the usual maximum for such structures. In the late summer months the bright flowers of red rata (metrosideros umbellata) add to the beauty of the Otira Gorge. This tree is not found on the eastern side of the Southern Alps but blooms only in the moist western valleys, you will also encounter the NZ Kea rated as one of the most intelligent birds in the world they have very inquisitive natures and found in most South Island alpine environments.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Devils Punchbowl Walking Track, Punchbowl Road, off State Highway 73, Arthur's Pass National Park New Zealand
Your Driver/guide will then recommend you some popular walks in the National Park with incredible views, weather & time permiting
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Arthur's Pass Village 7875, New Zealand
Time for lunch at a local cafe (optional extra) & explore the village of Arthur's Pass.
On leaving Arthur’s Pass you will travel by road through the foothill ranges of the Southern Alps, in the basins with winter snow there are several small ski fields and with unique limestone rocks surrounding the area this is also popular for rock climbers.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Toby Hill Farm, 760 Rubucon Road Kowai Bush, Springfield New Zealand
Make a visit at a working sheep farm set among a beautiful alpine and high country backdrop. Here you will be able to see sheepdogs at work, watch a sheep shearing demonstration and enjoy a late afternoon tea.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, South Island
Return to Christchurch
Duration: 1 hour