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Arthur’s Pass National Park & Castle Hill Private Tour

5.02 reviewsArthur's Pass National Park

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 6 languages
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Highlights

Completely Customized Personal Experience! A day trip to Arthur's National Park lets you experience a mix of green fields, rough mountains, dense forests, and lakes and rivers filled with ice-cold water. You can also join a guided walk with your guide to see the park's largest waterfall. Drive along the Great Alpine Highway and see the beautiful changing scenery. Discover Lake Lyndon, Castle Hill, known for its huge limestone boulders and rocks, the Otira Viaduct Lookout, which offers a beautiful view, Arthur’s Pass National Park, the impressive Devil’s Punchbowl Waterfall, and the Cave Stream Scenic Reserve.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Specalized guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's not

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. The Waimakariri is a river in the Canterbury region of New Zealand, located on the South Island. The river itself is a popular spot for outdoor activities, including jet boating, rafting, and fishing.

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  2. Lake Lyndon is a scenic lake of the Southern Alps.Lake Lyndon is surrounded by dramatic alpine landscapes, offering picturesque views of the Southern Alps and the rugged terrain.

    10 minAdmission included

  3. Castle Hill is famous for its striking limestone rock formations. It is well-known for its impressive limestone hills, which include large, worn limestone boulders and rock formations spread throughout the region. These impressive rocks were formed over millions of years due to erosion. Have fun with rock climbing and bouldering, hiking, exploring caves, and taking photos.

    1 h

  4. The Otira Viaduct Lookout is a popular viewpoint located in Arthur's Pass National Park. It is a remarkable engineering feat, designed to cross the steep Otira Gorge. Great spot for scenic photography

    20 minAdmission included

  5. Arthur's Pass National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in New Zealand. It is known for its rough mountains, mountain views, a variety of wildlife, and great hiking trails. The area features mountains covered in snow, deep valleys created by glaciers, and striking canyons. New Zealand has some of the best hiking and trekking spots. You can find short walks, day hikes, and overnight adventures here.

    1 h

  6. The Devil’s Punchbowl Waterfall is one of the tallest in the region with a magnificent 131-meter (430-foot) cascade. Track is a short and easy to moderate walk with series of stairs.

    1 h

  7. This is a natural cave system that runs beneath the Southern Alps. The stream flows through the cave, and visitors have the opportunity to walk through the cave as the stream runs beside and beneath you. The cave is about 362 meters (1,188 feet) long where you can walk through.

    10 min

  8. We're wrapping up this amazing day by dropping you off in Christchurch." It's time to take a break and calm down. Thank you for being with us! Until we meet again, take care and have safe journeys! Kia ora NZ JOURNEY TOURS

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Nz journey tours
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Christchurch

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 112 day trips we list in Christchurch.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 66 of 112.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Christchurch

Christchurch is the South Island's largest city, a flat, green city on the Avon River with the Southern Alps and Banks Peninsula close by.

Christchurch was planned by English settlers in 1850 around a central square and the Avon River, which winds through the city past willows and lawns. Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens cover a large green area beside the centre, and punts glide along the river. The Gothic Revival Arts Centre, built for the university, houses studios and cafés, and Canterbury Museum stands beside the gardens.

Top-ranked sights in Christchurch: Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, TranzAlpine Train.

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