Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill

5.0
(10 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Totally Personalized Private Experience!

A day trip to Arthur's National Park offers a variety of green fields to rugged mountain ranges, lush forest, and ice-fed lakes and rivers and an optional guided walk with your guide to explore, biggest waterfall. Travel along the Great Alpine Highway through the ever-changing landscapes.

Explore Lake Lyndon, castle Hill (famous for massive limestone boulders and rocks), Otira Viaduct Lookout (famous piece of infrastructure for scenic view), Arthur’s Pass National Park, Powerfull Devils Punchbowl Waterfall and Cave Stream Scenic Reserve.

What's Included

Private Vehicle
Specalized Guide
Bottled water
Professional Driver
Clean and comfortable vehicle
Meet & Greet
Adventures Activity-Hiking/Trekking
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Guide will contact the traveller prior to the trip to confirm the pickup point and timing. Guide will notify the traveller before leaving to the pickup location. Guide will find the traveller with name display.

OR
Meeting point

Outside Christchurch Central Library opposite Cathedral Church Christchurch

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The Waimakariri is a river in the Canterbury region of New Zealand, located on the South Island. The river itself is a popular spot for outdoor activities, including jet boating, rafting, and fishing.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Lake Lyndon is a scenic lake nestled in the foothills of the Southern Alps.Lake Lyndon is surrounded by dramatic alpine landscapes, offering picturesque views of the Southern Alps and the rugged terrain.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Castle Hill is known for its dramatic limestone rock formations. It is most famous for its striking limestone karst landscape, which features enormous, weathered limestone boulders and rock formations scattered across the area. These dramatic rocks are the result of millions of years of erosion. Enjoy Rock Climbing and Bouldering, Hiking, Caving & Photography.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The Otira Viaduct Lookout is a popular viewpoint located in Arthur's Pass National Park. It is a remarkable engineering feat, designed to cross the steep Otira Gorge. Great spot for scenic photography.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Arthur's Pass National Park is one of New Zealand's most stunning national parks famous for its rugged mountains, alpine scenery, diverse wildlife, and fantastic hiking opportunities. The landscape is marked by snow-capped peaks, glacial valleys, and dramatic gorges. New Zealand's best Hiking and trekking located here which offers Short Walks, Day Hikes and Overnight Tramps.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The Devil’s Punchbowl Waterfall is one of the tallest in the region with a magnificent 131-meter (430-foot) cascade. Track is a short and easy to moderate walk with series of stairs.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 6

    This is a natural cave system that runs beneath the Southern Alps. The stream flows through the cave, and visitors have the opportunity to walk through the cave as the stream runs beside and beneath you. The cave is about 362 meters (1,188 feet) long where you can walk through.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    We're finishing off this fantastic day with your drop off in Christchurch. Now it’s time to relax and unwind. Thank you for joining us — and until next time, kia ora and safe travels!

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Both sides travelling time approximately 4 hours
Supplied by Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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