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Discover the dramatic landscapes of Arthur's Pass National Park on a day trip from Christchurch. See the Otira Viaduct Lookout, Lake Lyndon, and the Devil's Punchbowl.

Highlights

• Discover the dramatic limestone karst landscape of Castle Hill
• Admire the views of the Southern Alps and rugged terrain at Lake Lyndon
• See the Otira Viaduct Lookout, a remarkable engineering feat
• Explore the Arthur's Pass National Park and its stunning alpine scenery
• Walk through the Cave Stream Scenic Reserve and see the Devil's Punchbowl

Description

Explore Arthur's Pass National Park on a day trip from Christchurch. Admire the dramatic limestone formations of Castle Hill, take a scenic drive along the Great Alpine Highway, and see the Otira Viaduct. Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Christchurch and head to Arthur's Pass National Park. Stop at Lake Lyndon to take in the views of the Southern Alps and the rugged terrain. Next, visit Castle Hill, known for its dramatic limestone rock formations. Enjoy the chance to go rock climbing, bouldering, hiking, caving, and photography. Continue to the Otira Viaduct Lookout, a popular viewpoint located in Arthur's Pass National Park. Admire the remarkable engineering feat, designed to cross the steep Otira Gorge. Next, visit the Devil’s Punchbowl Waterfall, one of the tallest in the region with a magnificent 131-meter (430-foot) cascade. Take a short and easy to moderate walk with series of stairs to the waterfall. Finally, visit Cave Stream Scenic Reserve, a natural cave system that runs beneath the Southern Alps. Walk through the cave as the stream runs beside and beneath you.

Includes

Specalized Guide Professional Driver Clean and comfortable vehicle Private Vehicle Meet & Greet Adventures Activity-Hiking/Trekking Bottled water Entry/Admission - Lake Lyndon Entry/Admission - Otira Viaduct Lookout Entry/Admission - Devils Punchbowl Walking Track Entry/Admission - Cave Stream Scenic Reserve

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