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New Zealand · WEST COAST AND ARTHURS PASS

8 West Coast and Arthurs Pass Tours in New Zealand, Compared

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TranzAlpine Train, Arthur’s Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip - Hotel Pickup, Small Group Pace, And How The Day Actually Flows

TranzAlpine Train Journey: Christchurch to Greymouth

TranzAlpine Train Journey: Christchurch to Greymouth - Christchurch to the Canterbury Plains: Rail Easy Mode

2.TranzAlpine Train Journey: Christchurch to Greymouth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 312 reviews · from $151

Ride the TranzAlpine from Christchurch to Greymouth in about 4.5 hours, with GPS audio, open-air decks, and café snacks through the Alps.

“What an amazing experience !! Worked like clock work 😊 with easy to board, staff were great! We did the lunch and train ride and were fortunate enough to have a lovely UK couple share the table we were on. The food was fantastic!! We Read more”

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Arthur’s Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train – Small Group Tour

Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour - Arriving at Arthur’s Pass: short walks, not a rushed sprint

3.Arthur’s Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · from $555

Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass by TranzAlpine, then guided minivan walks in the Southern Alps, with lunch and teas included.

“Jock, our guide, was amazing. Our trip was altered due to the weather and he still made it fabulous. Arthur's Pass beautiful and the view from the train spectacular. He threw in an impromptu tour of Christchurch at the end as we hadn't had a chance to look around. Would thoroughly recommend this tour.”

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Arthur’s Pass: TranzAlpine Train and Castle Hill Day Tour

Arthur's Pass: TranzAlpine Train and Castle Hill Day Tour - Riding the TranzAlpine Train: The Views That Make the Day Work

4.Arthur’s Pass: TranzAlpine Train and Castle Hill Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 270 reviews · 10 hours · from $245

TranzAlpine train to Arthur's Pass plus alpine walks and Castle Hill boulders, guided stops, snacks, and Christchurch pickup in one day.

“Excellent day trip, the hike to devils punchbowl does require moderate fitness and proper shoes (which I wasnt aware of). Our guide was wonderful! The whole tour is well organised and the train is definitely worthwhile.”

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Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill - Mercedes Sprinter comfort and a day that moves, but not wildly

5.Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · 10 hours · from $118Best value

10 hours from Christchurch to Castle Hill and Arthur’s Pass via Great Alpine Highway, Otira Viaduct, Kea spotting, and optional jet-boat fun.

“Loved Devils Punchbowl, even with the 388 steps, was worth it. Saw lots of Kea, Enjoyed the day, I didn’t do the train back but it didn’t detract from the trip. Lunch was good. I would say that none of our group wanted boat trip from the first stop, so it was far too long at this stop.”

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Arthur’s Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch

Arthur's Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch - Otira Viaduct stop: engineering you can look at, not just hear about

6.Arthur’s Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 202 reviews · from $347

TranzAlpine rail plus Southern Alps road touring to Arthur’s Pass, with scenic stops, a sheep farm with dog herding, and afternoon tea.

“A ton of activities packed into the day but definitely one to recommend. Stephanie was great and connected with us all. Three wonderful hikes with Cascade falls being incredible - worth the steps. Loved the small group and especially loved the experience at the farm learning about the life of working with sheep. And we got a great picture of a Kea.”

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Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch with TranzAlpine

Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch with TranzAlpine - Castle Hill: limestone rock gardens and the best kinds of walking stops

TranzAlpine Train Journey from Greymouth to Christchurch

TranzAlpine Train Journey from Greymouth to Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass photo stop and why it matters