TranzAlpine

The TranzAlpine train is one of the real iconic attractions in New Zealand and Arthur's Pass one of the most popluar day tour destinations from Christchurch so why not combine these in one of the best day tours from Christchurch.

Travel from Christchurch across the Canterbury Plains for your first views of the Southern Alps. After a quick stop in Springfield, it's into the Waimakariri Gorge traveling through tunnels and over viaducts as you climb into the alps. Enjoy the views from your seat or on the open air viewing car and listen out for the quirky Kiwi commentary throughout the journey! Imagine what it was like for the pioneers who built the railway and high country stations. Breathtaking views of the Southern Alps and upper Waimakariri Valley as you reach the National Park to travel along the edge of the native forest into Arthur's Pass station.

Your hiking guide will meet you again at Arthur's Pass and after a visit to the Pass and Otira lookout, it's off up the Bealey Valley for your guided walk. Just one minute off the main road and you are in New Zealand native beech forest, real "Lord of the Rings" country. Our day walk in Arthurs Pass National Park has so much variety in a short distance: The rainforest alive with ferns & mosses, an alpine wetland, the crystal clear water of the moutain stream, sub alpine flora and views right up to the glacier and alpine zone.