Tranz Alpine Train Tour

　A wonderful day tour to Arthurs Pass which includes a train journey on one of the worlds famous train journeys, a visit to the National Park including some short walks to see the mountain flowers and incredible mosses in this high rainfall area. A delicious 2 course homemade picnic, scenic location and much grown in my Organic garden glasshouse. I bake Wholemeal Walnut bread and a selection of fillings and dependent on season make homemade soup or dessert.Lots of photo stops and short walks on the return via Highway 73 passing many beautiful lakes & limestone formations. As an option can add on jet boat trip on Waimakariri River or a farm visit including sheep dogs and shearing demonstration followed by a homemade afternoon tea in the Woolshed. Tour leaves at 7.45am and returns at 5.15pm. Central City pick ups ok. Tour is aimed at small numbers. Happy to tailor it to guests wishes and although not always private usually caters for family groups.Can charter and drive a bus if needed.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth, Troup Drive, Addington, Addington, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

I pick up guests from around the city centre and drive across to the foothills and guests ride The Tranz Alpine train from Sprinfield Station as far as Arthurs Pass National Park.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Arthur's Pass Walking Track, Punchbowl Road Off State Highway 73, Arthur's Pass National Park New Zealand

When guests alight from the train we enjoy around 1 and a half hours hiking and sightseeing in the Arthurs Pass National Park. Enjoy some short walks and viewing some stunning waterfalls, the Alpine Parrot the Kea we see most days and some Alpine plants depending on the season as well as visiting the Arthurs Pass National Park Visitors centre. Then we enjoy a homemade picnic lunch in a scenic location.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: CanNZ Tours, 60 Windermere Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand

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