Canterbury Trails Day Trip To Arthurs Pass New
Zealand
Personally Guided Day Tours -
Arthurs Pass National Park and Otira Gorge.
The Southern Alps of New Zealand is a truly spectacular mountain
range and, once you leave the Canterbury Plains, the route between
Christchurch and Arthurs Pass has an awe inspiring landscape at
every turn.
Alpine lakes, soaring peaks,
braided rivers and rocky gorges make this a visual delight. Your
experienced and knowledgeable guide will share with you the
stories of this region and take you to special places, where you
can experience the flora, fauna and geological formations that are
features of this unique area.
The Journey
Travel across the wide expanses
of the Canterbury Plains into high country surrounded by rugged
mountain ranges. After leaving the Canterbury Plains, the
landscape dramatically changes into sub-alpine as we head towards
the spectacular Southern Alps.
View the Waimakariri River and its unique braided riverbed system.
Enter Arthur's Pass National Park where short walks can be made to
experience forests, rivers and mountains vistas. Follow the old
stage coach route and travel down the spectacular Otira Gorge,
testament to the road builders of the 1860's and the route taken
by the Maori in their quest for greenstone.
View Cave Stream where it burrows underground in an area of
limestone cliffs and gorges, craggy outcrops and a setting of
mountains to the east and west. This area was also used as for the
filming of C J Lewis' story - "The Lion, the Witch and the
Wardrobe".
The incredible Castle Hill rocks, unique weatherworn rain smoothed
outcrops of limestone are seen from the highway.
The return journey to Christchurch includes a visit to the Waimak
Gorge where the Waimakariri River enters the Canterbury Plains.
Tour AP01 Travel minicoach both
directions.
Tour AP02 Travel by TranzAlpine Train to Arthurs Pass return by
minicoach.
Tour AP 01 Drive/drive with
guided walks
Your tour includes:
- Travel by deluxe minicoach
- Delicious picnic morning and afternoon tea
- Cafe lunch
- Guided walks to explore the alpine and high country landscapes
- Courtesy city hotel / B & B pick up and drop off.
Fully escorted with informative commentary
Depart Christchurch at 8.00am and return approximately 5.45pm
Tour AP 02 Train/drive with
guided walks and the TranzAlpine Train, Christchurch to
Arthurs Pass
Your tour includes:
- TranzAlpine Train Christchurch to Arthurs Pass
- Travel by deluxe minicoach
- Delicious picnic afternoon tea
- Cafe lunch
- Guided walks to explore the alpine and high country landscapes
- Courtesy city hotel / B & B pick up and drop off.
Fully escorted with informative commentary
Depart Christchurch at 7.30am and return approximately 5.45pm
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