Castle Hill, Arthur's Pass & Southern Alps Day Tour

Discover the legendary Castle Hill rock formations, known as New Zealand’s “Stonehenge” and a filming location for The Chronicles of Narnia. Enjoy unforgettable alpine scenery in the Southern Alps.
Escape the city and journey into the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps on this unforgettable full-day adventure from Christchurch.

Your day begins with a scenic drive across the Canterbury Plains before arriving at the world-famous Castle Hill / Kura Tawhiti. Often described as New Zealand’s own “Stonehenge”, this remarkable landscape is home to hundreds of towering limestone rock formations scattered across the high-country landscape. Explore the giant boulders, take incredible photos, and discover why this unique location was chosen as a filming site for *The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe*.

Continuing through the dramatic mountain scenery of the Southern Alps, enjoy breathtaking views of alpine valleys, rugged peaks, and crystal-clear rivers as you travel toward Arthur’s Pass National Park. Along the way, stop at picturesque viewpoints and learn about the region’s natural history and unique environment.

In Arthur’s Pass Village, enjoy free time to explore the alpine surroundings, relax, or purchase lunch. You will also have the opportunity to visit the spectacular Devils Punchbowl Waterfall, one of the park’s most famous natural attractions, reached by a rewarding short walk through native forest.

Before returning to Christchurch, enjoy additional scenic stops, including mountain lookouts and opportunities to spot the famous kea, New Zealand’s intelligent alpine parrot. This tour offers the perfect combination of natural beauty, cinematic landscapes, and unforgettable South Island scenery.

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Denna utflykt kan du avboka utan kostnad upp till 24 timmar före resans start. Om du avbokar efter 24 timmar eller inte dyker upp på utflykten kommer du fortfarande att debiteras hela priset för aktiviteten. Att vara sen vid upphämtning eller avresa kommer att betraktas som att inte dyka upp.