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A train traveling through a mountainous landscape with a clear sky. 1
A large pink donut with a hole, surrounded by colorful sprinkles. 2
A bird perched on a railing, a person in the background, and a mountainous landscape. 3
A train station named 'ARTHUR'S' with a mountainous backdrop. 4
A couple standing on a wooden deck overlooking a waterfall. 5

TranzAlpine Train & Small Group Tour to Arthurs Pass with Lunch

By Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is S$328 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Journey through the breathtaking Southern Alps aboard the iconic TranzAlpine train, one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys. Departing from Christchurch, travel through dramatic river gorges and alpine passes before disembarking in Arthur’s Pass where you’ll meet your guide and continue by modern Mercedes Sprinter.

Enjoy free time in Arthur’s Pass Village to explore, walk to the impressive Devils Punchbowl Waterfall, or relax with a coffee, before returning via scenic stops at the remarkable Otira Viaduct and the unique limestone formations of Castle Hill, renowned for their natural beauty and cinematic history.

  • Scenic 10-hour experience combining the TranzAlpine train and guided return journey
  • Free time in Arthur’s Pass Village for walking, exploring, or relaxing
  • Visit the iconic Otira Viaduct and Castle Hill’s unique limestone landscapes

Activity location

  • TranzAlpine Train
    • Addington Railway Station, Troup Drive
    • Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • TranzAlpine Train
    • Addington Railway Station, Troup Drive
    • Christchurch, New Zealand

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Winter: Train to Arthurs Pass

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

TranzAlpine Train: 1 May – 30 Sep: Travel to Arthur’s Pass on the TranzAlpine train and return by bus
Duration: 10 hours: Approximate arrival back in Christchurch: 5:00pm.
Lunch
Mercedes Benz Sprinter
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00
Price details
S$327.99 x 1 AdultS$327.99
Total
Price is S$327.99
Until Thu, 2 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Summer (1 Oct – 30 Apr): Travel to Arthur’s Pass by bus and return on the TranzAlpine train
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fully guided small group bus tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    One hour at Arthur's Pass Village (walk or explore, your choice)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Winter (1 May – 30 Sep): Travel to Arthur’s Pass on the TranzAlpine & return by bus
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No bathroom on bus
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Children below 8 are required to travel in a booster/safety seat. Hire for NZ$20 or provide your own

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Summer (1 Oct – 30 Apr): Travel to Arthur’s Pass by bus and return on the TranzAlpine train. Approximate arrival back in Christchurch: 7:30pm.
  • Winter (1 May – 30 Sep): Travel to Arthur’s Pass on the TranzAlpine train and return by bus. Approximate arrival back in Christchurch: 5:00pm.
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly

Activity itinerary

TranzAlpine Train

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
** Please note this runs in reverse from 1st October - 30th April ** Your day starts with pickup from select hotels, before arriving at Christchurch Train Station, where you'll board the TranzAlpine, consistently ranked among the world's most scenic rail journeys. Settle in and watch the city fade into the Canterbury Plains, before river valleys narrow and the Southern Alps close in around you. There's an open-air viewing carriage you need to check out!

Arthur's Pass

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Roll into Arthur's Pass National Park and swap the train for something more personal. Your Cheeky Kiwi guide meets you here with a modern Mercedes Sprinter and the local knowledge to match.

Otira Viaduct Lookout

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Also known as Deaths Corner and one look explains why. The Otira Viaduct stretches 440 metres across a dramatic alpine gorge, and without it, crossing Arthur's Pass by road simply wouldn't exist. It's an engineering feat set inside a national park, and the views in every direction are jaw-dropping. Keep your eyes peeled, the Kea, New Zealand's infamous alpine parrot, likes an audience.

Arthur's Pass Village

  • 1h
Back into the village for your free hour. If you've got the legs for it, the walk to Devils Punchbowl waterfall is the pick, a low-to-moderate trail through native bush that ends at a 131-metre cascade crashing into the valley floor. Prefer to take it easy? The village café does a decent coffee and the local shops are worth a wander.

Castle Hill

  • 1h
Scattered across an open hillside above State Highway 73, the limestone boulders of Castle Hill are one of New Zealand's most quietly spectacular places. Geologically ancient, cinematically famous, this location doubled as Narnia in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and featured in The Lord of the Rings. Walk among the formations, watch the climbers and boulderers doing their thing, and take the photos you didn't know you needed. Self-guided and entirely at your own pace.

Christchurch (Pass by)

Return to Christchurch with drop-off at your accommodation. Take in the city’s architecture, culture, and surrounding landscapes.

Location

Activity location

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    TranzAlpine Train
    • Addington Railway Station, Troup Drive
    • Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    TranzAlpine Train
    • Addington Railway Station, Troup Drive
    • Christchurch, New Zealand

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