Nach der morgendlichen Abholung mit einem klimatisierten Reisebus von Ihrem Hotel in Christchurch fahren wir zum Bahnhof Christchurch, wo Sie in den TranzAlpine-Zug einsteigen. Diese Bahnfahrt gilt als eine der 10 besten der Welt.

Wir laden Sie ein, mit uns eine Entdeckungstour durch spektakuläre Landschaften zu unternehmen. Von Christchurch aus fahren Sie mit dem weltberühmten TranzAlpine-Zug bis zum Arthurs Pass.

before viewing and driving down the 440 meter long Otira Viaduct a major NZ engineering project - the viaduct is one the most earthquake prone regions in New Zealand and it has been designed to withstand seismic forces 40 percent higher than the usual maximum for such structures. In the late summer months the bright flowers of red rata (metrosideros umbellata) add to the beauty of the Otira Gorge. This tree is not found on the eastern side of the Southern Alps but blooms only in the moist western valleys, you will also encounter the NZ Kea rated as one of the most intelligent birds in the world they have very inquisitive natures and found in most South Island alpine environments. The one hour time period is the time spent in total travelling to, from and on the the Viaduct from Arthurs Pass with stops

Your Driver/guide will then recommend you some popular walks in the National Park with incredible views, weather & time permitting. The time spent here is approximately the entire amount of time spent In the Arthurs Pass Village during the day, possibly longer if the lunch option is taken in the village.

relax at a mountain café (own expense). Keep watch for the cheeky kea, New Zealand’s intelligent alpine parrot often seen in the area.

Kura Tawhiti / Castle Hill, an extraordinary landscape of ancient limestone boulders.

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