TranzAlpine train and Arthur's Pass guided walk

A great day tour combo from Christchurch: TranzAlpine and a guided walk in Arthur's Pass National Park one day tour.

A great day tour combo from Christchurch: The TranzAlpine train and a guided walk in Arthurs Pass National Park

The TranzAlpine train is one of the real iconic attractions in New Zealand and Arthur's Pass one of the most popluar day tour destinations from Christchurch so why not combine these in one of the best day tours from Christchurch.

Travel from Christchurch across the Canterbury Plains for your first views of the Southern Alps. After a quick stop in Springfield, it's into the Waimakariri Gorge traveling through tunnels and over viaducts as you climb into the alps. Enjoy the views from your seat or on the open air viewing car and listen out for the quirky Kiwi commentary throughout the journey! Imagine what it was like for the pioneers who built the railway and high country stations. Breathtaking views of the Southern Alps and upper Waimakariri Valley as you reach the National Park to travel along the edge of the native forest into Arthur's Pass station.

Your hiking guide will meet you again at Arthur's Pass and after a visit to the Pass and Otira lookout, it's off up the Bealey Valley for your guided walk. Just one minute off the main road and you are in New Zealand native beech forest, real "Lord of the Rings" country. Our day walk in Arthurs Pass National Park has so much variety in a short distance: The rainforest alive with ferns & mosses, an alpine wetland, the crystal clear water of the moutain stream, sub alpine flora and views right up to the glacier and alpine zone.

Here's what some of our recent walkers said about our TranzAlpine train and Arthurs Pass Guided Walk one day tours from Christchurch:

"What we loved about the tour was the unique combination of the TranzAlpine train to Arthurs Pass and the return journey on the luxury mini-coach with ""new friends"". The walk/hike was exhilarating and spectacular. The small group and excellent lunch ensured an instant camaradarie. Thank you to Andrew & Lloyd and our fellow travellers for such an enjoyable day tour." Denise, UK. Jan 2011.

"This was the best day of our New Zealand trip, which had a lot of good days. The trip up on the TransAlpine, superb walk in Arthur's Pass NP (with a generous and delicious sack lunch), afternoon tea to chat with others and recharge after the walk, and sightseeing on the way back to Christchurch make a perfect day tour. The highlight is of course the walk and the scenery, but it's also very enjoyable to chat on the way with others in the group and with our terrific guides, we appreciated the door-to-door service, so we didn't have to figure out how to get to the train station in an unfamiliar city." Glenn, USA. Dec 2010.

Our day tour includes everything you will need: Christchurch central city accommodation pick up and drop off service, one way travel from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass, free use of our rain jackets, walking poles & backpacks, detailed explanation of flora, fauna, history and geology while walking, lunch (including hot drinks), afternoon tea in Arthurs Pass after the hike, visit to Otira viaduct lookout and the Arthurs Pass National Park Visitor Centre, full commentary and photo stops on the return drive to Christchurch via the Great Alpine Highway. Lots of fun!

Please take a look at HikingGuys.co.nz for more info and drop us a line if you have any more questions.