High Country Explorer Christchurch New Zealand
Travel the Canterbury Plains, river and high
country with High Country Explorer, including the renowned
TranzAlpine Train.
By incorporating 4 different modes of transport
from one location to the next, you will be able to visit areas
normally inaccessible, and experience more spectacular scenery and
grandeur.
Brief itinerary: Pick up from your
accommodation by mini coach and transfer to the Christchurch
Railway Station to board the TranzAlpine Train for a fantastic
journey that takes you across the Canterbury Plains and into the
mountains. Disembark at Arthurs Pass and be taken by custom built
4 wheel drive vehicle to the dramatic Otira Gorge and then on to a
hearty high country lunch.
Explore, off road, into the isolation of a New
Zealand's 35,000 acre Flock Hill Station where you will
experience fabulous views and informative commentary. Then descend
via Pig Gully to the Waimakariri River. Here you will board the
jet boat for a great 15km jet boat cruise to rendezvous with your
coach at Woodstock Station. Afternoon tea is served before your
journey back across the plains to Christchurch. (Some trips
operate in reverse).
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Christchurch inner city accommodation pickup &
drop off
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World Famous Tranzalpine Train between
Christchurch and Arthurs Pass for trips with morning train.
Reverse direction if afternoon.
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Exclusive access into two High Country Sheep
Stations
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65km Four Wheel Drive Tour
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Morning or Afternoon tea
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Hearty three course lunch
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15km Jet Boat River Cruise
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Canterbury Plains
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Arthus Pass National Park
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Otira Gorge & Viaduct
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Flock Hill Station - world famous filming
location including
Disney's "The Lion The With and the Wardrobe"
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Waimakariri River Gorge
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Woodstock Station
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Friendly knowledgeable Tour Guides
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Breathtaking Scenery
High Country Explorer enjoys
exclusive access to privately owned Flock Hill and Woodstock Sheep
Stations.
Please note :
"The TranzAlpine™ Train" & High Country Explorer itinerary also
operates in the reverse direction.
The direction of your tour will
be determined by the availability of seats on "The TranzAlpine™
Train", seasonal, and weather conditions.
Tours with morning train journey
depart 8.00am.
Tours with afternoon train journey depart 8.45am.
Departure time will be advised
on confirmation.
What to wear:
The weather in the mountains can be changeable, even in the summer
time.
We recommend you bring warm, casual clothing and sturdy footwear.
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