Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(23)
We had another fantastic experience with Kiwi Adventure Services! Our trip to Arthur’s Pass and Castle Hill was absolutely magical, with beautiful snowfall and breathtaking scenery all around. It was the perfect time of year to experience New Zealand’s winter. A big thank to Martina for her exceptional service and excellent driving skills, especially on the wet roads. Highly recommended!
Kia ora, Thank you for choosing us to be part of your adventure. We are pleased you enjoyed Arthurs Pass Tour. Thank you for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi
Our driver, Varun, was very kind and attentive. He accommodated our group's requests and did an excellent job outlining the options for the tour. He was communicative throughout and got us back on time.
Kia Ora, Thank you for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Arthurs Pass tour. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi
Dave was a great guide. We visited some great places and the day was really . I recommend without hesitation
Kia Ora, Thank you for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Arthurs Pass Day trip. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi
Dave was an extraordinary guide. He showed us beautiful places. I definitely recommend this activity. You will have the chance to take beautiful photos
Kia Ora, Thank you for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Arthurs Pass Day trip. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi
Price was fair. Our driver was prompt and communicated the night before. We appreciated knowing the type of vehicle we were getting. He went as far as offering two different types of van for us to choose. Dave drove well, asked often if we needed to stop for rest or stretching. He was patient and informative about sights. The day went smoothly and we’re grateful for his respectful demeanor. We saw a lot in one day!
Kia Ora, Thank you for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Arthurs Pass Day trip. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi
We had an amazing Arthur’s Pass day trip from Christchurch with a stop at Castle Hill. Sunny was an excellent driver and tour guide—very knowledgeable and detailed in his explanations throughout the journey. He shared interesting insights about the places we visited and made the trip both educational and enjoyable. Sunny was also extremely helpful and attentive, always checking on us and ensuring everyone was comfortable. His professionalism and friendliness truly made the journey special. Highly recommended!
Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Arthurs Pass Day Tour. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi
We were picked up at the designated bus stop on time and driven out to Arthur’s Pass National Park by our guide SUNY, he was attentive to our needs, the car was clean and he had cold water for us, he took us to all of the sites we wanted to see, we stopped for lunch at a cafe and had time to rest, he then took us to the CBD which wasn’t on the agenda, but my wife wanted to do some shopping, we had a very nice day
Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Arthurs Pass Day Tour. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi
We had a great day trip with SUNY, he showed us all the highlights and gave us plenty of time for lunch at a great little cafe at Devils Punchbowl, he was very considerate in getting us back in time for our cruise ship departure
Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Arthurs Pass Day Tour. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi
Beautiful lakes, peaceful surroundings, scenic landscapes, countless sheep, deer farms, snow-capped mountains, and stunning waterfalls made this day trip truly unforgettable. It’s an amazing road trip from Christchurch. Dave was an extraordinary tour guide — highly knowledgeable and exceptional at what he does. The van was clean, comfortable, and luxurious.
Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Arthurs Pass with Castle Hill Day Tour. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi
Wow! An incredible day trip filled with everything Lakes, giant rock formations, hiking, a waterfall, and an impressive engineered bridge. A perfect taste of the South Island. Tom was an excellent guide, with smooth coordination from start to finish. Just a reasonable drive from Christchurch. A must-do adventure! Thanks Tom and Adam for the great organisation.
Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Arthurs Pass and Castle Hill Day Tour. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi
