Christchurch: Arthurs Pass Small Group Full Day Tour
- Duration
- 10 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
You will be picked up this morning and transferred to Arthur's Pass by the world famous TranzAlpine train. The journey through the gorge is spectacular before you make your way to the high mountains of the Southern Alps and Arthur's Pass. On arrival at Arthurs Pass Village you will be met by your guide where the rest of your touring begins. View the Waimakariri River and its unique braided river system, enter Arthur's Pass National Park where short walks can be taken to experience forests, rivers and mountain vistas before lunch at an historic high country hotel. Follow the old stage coach route and travel down the spectacular Otira Gorge, view Cave Stream where it burrows underground in an area of limestone cliffs, gorges and craggy outcrops. Alternatively, visit the incredible Castle Hill rocks, unique weatherworn rain smoother outcrops of limestone and regarded sacred by the Maori. Return to Christchurch via sub-alpine Porter's Pass and the Canterbury Plains.
Duration: 10 Hours
Departs: 7:30 a.m. - Returns: 5:30 p.m.
From: Christchurch
