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Ultimate Arthur’s Pass Day Tour from Christchurch with Jet Boat & TranzAlpine

Christchurch Central City, New Zealand
Small Group Arthur’s Pass Tour from Christchurch - Jet Boat & TranzAlpine
Christchurch Central City, New Zealand

Experience the Southern Alps by road, jet boat, and the iconic TranzAlpine train on a small-group day trip from Christchurch.

Ultimate Arthur’s Pass Day Tour from Christchurch with Jet Boat & TranzAlpine Highlights

  • Get up to 10% cashback when you book with us!
  • Small-group tour through Arthur’s Pass
  • Experienced and knowledgeable guide with commentary
  • 30-minute jet boat experience on the Waimakariri River
  • Scenic stops at Lake Lyndon, Castle Hill, Lake Pearson and Otira Gorge Lookout
  • Time to explore Castle Hill
  • Choice to walk to Devils Punch Bowl or explore Arthur’s Pass Village, depending on time and weather
  • Return journey to Christchurch aboard the TranzAlpine
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Kiwi snacks
  • WiFi and USB charging
  • Chance to spot wild Kea
  • Comfortable Mercedes Sprinter or similar vehicle
  • Carbon-neutral tour

What's Excluded

Why Do We Love This

What to Expect

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour is approximately 10 hours

The tour starts from Christchurch

Your experience includes transport in a Mercedes Sprinter or similar vehicle, a knowledgeable guide with commentary, a 30-minute jet boat ride, lunch, bottled water, Kiwi snacks, WiFi and USB charging, and the return journey to Christchurch aboard the TranzAlpine

You’ll travel through the Canterbury plains and Selwyn District and visit Lake Lyndon, Castle Hill, Lake Pearson, Otira Gorge Lookout and Arthur’s Pass Village

Yes, the tour takes you into Arthur’s Pass and offers views of the Southern Alps

Yes, a 30-minute jet boat experience on the Waimakariri River is included

You’ll travel across the braided shallows of the Waimakariri River while taking in the surrounding scenery

Yes, lunch is included

Yes, children aged 4–14 years have a child fare

WiFi and USB charging are included onboard the vehicle, although they may occasionally be unavailable

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Terms & Conditions:
Cancellation Policy:

A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.

All customer cancellation & refund requests are also subject to our website’s own refund conditions.


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Pickup Locations

    • Breakfree
    • Christchurch Bus Interchange (intercity stop on Lichfield Street)
    • Christchurch City Hotel
    • Commodore Hotel Christchurch Airport
    • Crowne Plaza

Tour Operator

Cheeky Kea Tours
41 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
from
AUD $499.20