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Arthur's Pass Day Tour Via Castle Hill from Christchurch (Small Group)

Starting From From $142.38 per person Current Project Expedition rate
10 Hours 4.21 / 5 0 reviews Moderate activity level Small Group Single Day Tour Operated by Cheeky Kea Travel
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Arthurs Pass – The highest and the most stunning pass through the Southern Alps. A National Park located deep in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, you will be traveling on the Great Alpine Highway through the ever-changing remarkable landscapes.  This tour highlights an example of great engineering, spectacular waterfalls, and famous filming locations.  The day will begin with a collection from your chosen accommodation before we hit the road towards Arthur’s Pass, our knowledgeable and friendly guide will point out those stunning views along the way. While on this tour with us you will see a variety of green fields rugged mountain ranges, lush forests, and ice-fed lakes and rivers!  There are plenty of stops along the route, so we won’t be spending all day in the van although it is pretty comfy. You can hop on a Jetboat and grab an action thriller tour of where it all began or walk through the thick forest and check out a waterfall. Of course, we will also stop at those must-see Instagram-worthy spots too! We recommend checking out some of the add-ons available on this trip. There are so many great activities that can be done, and we are more than happy to help you make the most of your time with us. You will be driven in comfort in our modern, comfortable Mercedes Sprinter or Similar vehicle packed with extras, just to make your journey that bit easier. Led by our fun knowledgeable and passionate tour guides, this journey will come to life in a new way for you. Memories made, hearts happy, and photos plenty in this tour!

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Discover Arthur’s Pass, the highest route through New Zealand’s Southern Alps
  • Travel the Great Alpine Highway through mountains, forests, and alpine lakes
  • Enjoy stops for waterfall walks, jet boat rides, and wildlife spotting
  • Explore stunning landscapes, filming locations, and alpine scenery
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Christchurch

Sightseeing.

Continued

Christchurch

Boating at Waimakariri River.

Continued

Christchurch

Sightseeing at Castle Hill, New Zealand.

Continued

Christchurch

Eco Tour at Devils Punchbowl Waterfall.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Small Group Carbon Neutral Lunch  Bottled Water  Local kiwi snacks Commentary Wi-Fi USB charging  100% Kiwi as experience

Not Included

Add Ons:  TranzAlpine Train Journey one way Alpine Jet boat experience Helicopter one way 

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Locations in Christchurch: Hotel Elms - Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch, New Zealand (65 Minutes before) Heartland Hotel Cotswold - 88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand (57 Minutes before) Sudima City - 47 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand (52 Minutes before) Crowne Plaza - Crowne Plaza Christchurch, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand (50 Minutes before) Novotel City - 52 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand (48 Minutes before) Distinction Christchurch - 14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand (46 Minutes before) Christchurch City Hotel - 699 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand (43 Minutes before) Christchurch Bus Interchange (intercity stop on Litchfiedl Street) - Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand (40 Minutes before) Breakfree - 165 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand (36 Minutes before) Rydges - 30 Latimer Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand (33 Minutes before) Urbanz - 273 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand (30 Minutes before) Fino - 87 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand (27 Minutes before) The George - 50 Park Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand (25 Minutes before) Hotel GIve - 12 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand (20 Minutes before) Commodore Hotel Christchurch Airport - 449 Memorial Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand (5 Minutes before) Sudima Christchurch Airport - 550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand (0 Minutes before)

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic

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