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Arthurs Pass and Southern Alps Day Excursion from Port Lyttelton or Christchurch

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This day excursion takes us across the Canterbury Plains around 50 miles to Porters Pass (just under 1000 m and higher than Arthurs Pass) and into the Southern Alps. Mountain lakes and wide braided rivers pass through ancient glacial valleys. After about 2.5 hours we reach Arthurs Pass National Park and its beech forests. We drive to the top of the pass and divide looking over into the rainforests of the West Coast, then stop in AP village here for lunch.Time permitting we have a quick tour of Christchurch on the return trip and a short stroll at Castle Hill.
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

The cruise ship is in the customs secure area in Lyttelton Harbour and so you have to catch the free Lyttelton Shuttle shipside and get off at the Norwich Quay Bus Stop just through the security gates..a 5 min trip....look for a sign with your name on it.

Traveler pickup
  • Port Lyttelton ( the port of Christchurch BUT we do not pickup at Akaroa on this tour)
  • Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre, New Zealand
    A centre giving information on the geology, flora and fauna of Arthurs Pass, as well as a souvenir shop
    15 minutes
  • Christchurch Cathedral, Christchurch, New Zealand
    Photo stop
    15 minutes
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch, New Zealand
    Large trees from all over the world and well-maintained gardens....we can stop if time permits. The Arts Centre and Great Hall are also here and worth a visit (Gothic Architecture).
  • Castle Hill, Castle Hill, New Zealand
    Option to take a stroll in this amazing scenery.....an ancient seafloor that is now giant limestone cliffs and rocks in the middle of the Southern Alps. Ancient giant sharks teeth have been found fossillised in these rocks and Narnia : The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe was filmed across the road. The path is gentle and takes you into a very photogenic land which has been appreciated back into history since the gentle Waitaha people used it as a spiritual centre. Today you may see climbers from across the world making their way up or around these fascinating structures.
    60 minutes
  • Arthur's Pass Chapel, New Zealand
    Behind this lovely small mountain chapel is the beech forest which covers most of the Southern Alps. A walk of a few minutes takes you to a small bridge and beautiful stream of clear mountain water flowing over a waterfall.
    15 minutes
  • Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand
    Take a photo by an imposing stone sign which signifies the start of Arthur's Pass National Pass....the route through here was opened up in the mid 1860's as gold was found on the West Coast and a road was hurriedly built in a year to connect east and west.
    15 minutes
  • 12858 West Coast Road, Arthur's Pass 7875, New Zealand
    See a statue of the Giant Moa, the tallest bird to live on earth and hear the story of Paddy Freeny and its possible rediscovery in the 1980's.
    15 minutes
  • Cave Stream Scenic Reserve, Castle Hill, New Zealand
    Enjoy the limestone of this area....a stream flows under the road at great depth and takes about an hour to go through....but not on this trip.
  • Canterbury Region, New Zealand
    Traverse the Canterbury Plains from east to west from Christchurch to the skifields of the Cragieburn Range and into the Southern Alps . This fertile plain is one of the most productive on earth boasting world record yields of wheat and barley. This agricultural powerhouse also produces large amounts of the world's seed and provides potatoes, onions, wine, dairy products, animal feed, sheep etc. Look for the Waimakariri River ...a classic braided river connecting the mountain icefields to the Pacific Ocean.
    120 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Hermeone_Lee
04 Dec 2019
Dermot was highly professional and knowledgable. He was safety-conscious, and navigated the mountainous roads and one-lane tracks with ease. His vehicle was spacious, clean and comfortable. He knew the best places to eat, rest, take walks and snap good photographs. E.g. we stopped at Castle Hill, which looked exactly like a Lord of the Rings scene, although it was not the actual set. While he was a good conversationist as he drove, he also let us take naps when we needed it. He was accommodating towards our requests to tweak the itinerary, including last minute requests, like jet boating on the Waimakariri River. As a result we enjoyed our day trip to the Pass!
This tour in New Zealand is organized by E S Tours