Christchurch: Arthur’s Pass & Castle Hill Private Tour

Discover the Southern Alps on a private day tour from Christchurch. Explore Castle Hill, Arthur’s Pass National Park, and enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Alpine Highway.
Begin your journey with a hotel pickup in Christchurch, heading west through the vast Canterbury Plains before the scenery transforms into dramatic alpine landscapes. Pass through quaint farming towns and ascend into the heart of the Southern Alps.

Enjoy a relaxing stop at Lake Lyndon or a local café for morning tea, then continue to the iconic Castle Hill, known to Māori as Kura Tāwhiti. Wander freely among these ancient limestone formations — a site rich in natural beauty and cultural history.

Continue your adventure to Arthur’s Pass National Park, the highest pass across the Southern Alps. Soak in sweeping views, explore native forest trails, and listen for the cheeky kea, New Zealand’s alpine parrot. Your guide will share stories of the area’s history, geology, and wildlife as you travel through one of the most scenic drives in the South Island.

After a memorable day in the mountains, sit back and relax on your return journey to Christchurch, arriving in the evening.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.