Christchurch: Waimakariri River Train & Castle Hill Day Tour
ID: GYG1264772-1935519
Categorie:
Land: Nieuw-Zeeland
Duur:
10:00 uren
Beschrijving
Start your day aboard the famous TranzAlpine train, then enjoy a seamless small-group alpine adventure through Arthur’s Pass, Castle Hill, and the Southern Alps with lunch included.
Begin your day with one of the world’s great rail journeys—the iconic Waimakariri River train. Travel in comfort from Christchurch across the Canterbury Plains, through deep river gorges, and into the breathtaking Southern Alps. This is not just transport, but an unforgettable scenic experience in its own right.
Continue seamlessly into a guided small-group tour in a premium Mercedes Sprinter. Explore Arthur’s Pass National Park, with stops at the Otira Viaduct Lookout and opportunities to spot native Kea in their alpine habitat.
Spend time in Arthur’s Pass Village, where you can relax or walk to the impressive Devil’s Punchbowl Waterfall.
Enjoy lunch included with a choice from a set menu.
Continue to Castle Hill, home to dramatic limestone formations and filming location for The Chronicles of Narnia. Walk among one of New Zealand’s most iconic alpine landscapes.
Throughout the day, enjoy the benefits of a small-group experience with greater flexibility, personal interaction, and a more immersive connection to the landscapes and stories of the region. Return to Christchurch with drop-off at selected central locations.
Hoogtepunten
- Ride the world-famous Waimakariri River train through the Southern Alps
- Seamless rail-to-road small-group alpine experience
- Spot wild Kea, the world's only alpine parrot
- Explore Arthur’s Pass National Park with a local guide
- Travel beyond the crowds in a premium Mercedes Sprinter
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Disembark train in Arthur's Pass
We require all guests names so that we can book your train tickets
Please advise any children ages. Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. You can hire seats ($20NZD per seat) or you can provide your own
The walk to the Devils Punch Bowl requires low to moderate fitness.
INCLUDED
- Scenic Waimakariri train from Christchurch to Devils Punchbowl
- Small-group guided tour from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
- Lunch with choice from a selected menu
- Professional local guide
- Bottled water & snacks
- Hotel pickup & drop off (select locations)
- Commentary on local history, wildlife, and landscapes
- Stops at Arthur's Pass Village, Otira Viaduct Lookout, and Castle Hill
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.
Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
