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Join us as we travel from Ōtautahi Christchurch to the wild West Coast, including tour from Christchurch aboard the world famous TranzAlpine to Greymouth.

Highlights

• Discover the stunning landscapes of the Southern Alps on a guided tour
• Picture perfect scenery - including of Cobden, Lake Lyndon, and Otira Viaduct
• Castle Hill and Arthur's Pass
• Lunch, bottled water, and snacks
• Christchurch to Greymouth train tour aboard the world famous TranzAlpine

Description

Nestled at the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps (Kā Tiritiri o te Moana), Arthur’s Pass is steeped in history. Connecting the east and west coasts of Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, the route was originally established by iwi to trade pounamu (greenstone) before it became known to surveyors such as Arthur Dudley Dobson who would later colonise its status in 1864. Home of the world’s only truly alpine parrot and our namesake, the Kea, the now National Park’s dramatic terrain, powerful waterfalls, unique fauna, native Beech forest, and engineering feats make it a popular destination for hikers and sightseers alike. So why not join us as we travel from Ōtautahi Christchurch to the wild West Coast. Your morning to midday will be spent aboard the world famous TranzAlpine, travelling across braided rivers and the Canterbury plains, past majestic mountains and Lake Brunner, and through the 8km long Otira tunnel before arriving in Greymouth. Travelling via the Great Alpine Highway on our return, we will stop to explore the jaw dropping geology and geography of Castle Hill and Arthur’s Pass. You will be driven in comfort by our modern, comfortable Mercedes Sprinter (or similar) packed with the extras to make the trip that bit easier. Led by our fun, knowledgeable, and passionate tour guides, this journey is one you will never forget! As this tour operates in an alpine region, the weather can be unpredictable so please prepare for all conditions. IMPORTANT: Please note that TranzAlpine bookings are managed by Great Journeys New Zealand, who cannot be held responsible for any missed onward connections due to delayed train arrivals. The TranzAlpine’s departure from Greymouth is 2:15pm and arrival into Christchurch is 7pm. However, the service can experience delays of 30 minutes or more so please bear this in when booking this product. This may mean that you might not be able to have time for the views in Cobden. Please be aware and patient if this occurs. As Great Journeys is a third party supplier, we are not responsible for any delays or issues that may occur while aboard the TranzAlpine. For concerns or questions, please contact the operator directly.

Includes

Small group size Carbon neutral tour of Arthur’s Pass from Christchurch Christchurch to Greymouth train tour aboard the world famous TranzAlpine Picture perfect scenery - including of Cobden Breakwater and Lake Lyndon Return to Christchurch via the Great Alpine Highway Castle Hill Chance to spot Kea in the wild! Lunch, bottled water, and Kiwi snacks WiFi and USB charging Commentary 100% Kiwi as experience

Important Information

• Please be aware that toilet breaks are included throughout the tour.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund