Tranz Alpine Train Tour
- 9 hours
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
A wonderful day tour to Arthurs Pass which includes a train journey on one of the worlds famous train journeys, a visit to the National Park including some short walks to see the mountain flowers and incredible mosses in this high rainfall area. A delicious 2 course homemade picnic, scenic location and much grown in my Organic garden glasshouse. I bake Wholemeal Walnut bread and a selection of fillings and dependent on season make homemade soup or dessert.Lots of photo stops and short walks on the return via Highway 73 passing many beautiful lakes & limestone formations. As an option can add on jet boat trip on Waimakariri River or a farm visit including sheep dogs and shearing demonstration followed by a homemade afternoon tea in the Woolshed. Tour leaves at 7.45am and returns at 5.15pm. Central City pick ups ok. Tour is aimed at small numbers. Happy to tailor it to guests wishes and although not always private usually caters for family groups.Can charter and drive a bus if needed.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Tranz Alpine Train Springfield to Arthurs Pass
- Homemade picnic lunch grown in my Vege garden.Dependent on season I bake Wholemeal Walnut bread 2 meats, cheeses, homemade salad, tomatoes , avocados , dressings and chutneys. homemade soup or dessert
Itinerary
I pick up guests from around the city centre and drive across to the foothills and guests ride The Tranz Alpine train from Sprinfield Station as far as Arthurs Pass National Park.
When guests alight from the train we enjoy around 1 and a half hours hiking and sightseeing in the Arthurs Pass National Park. Enjoy some short walks and viewing some stunning waterfalls, the Alpine Parrot the Kea we see most days and some Alpine plants depending on the season as well as visiting the Arthurs Pass National Park Visitors centre. Then we enjoy a homemade picnic lunch in a scenic location.
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Cancellation
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Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please e mail me and arrange a rendezvous point within the city centre.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 7 travellers
- Operated by
- J Craig Rome
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Christchurch
- Its from-price is 107% above the median of the 112 day trips we list in Christchurch.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 112.
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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