Excursion d'une journée dans le parc national du Col-Arthur avec TranzAlpine Train
Description
Vivez l’un des voyages alpins les plus emblématiques de Nouvelle-Zélande, combinant un voyage pittoresque sur rail et une exploration guidée du parc national d’Arthur’s Pass. Voyagez de Christchurch à travers des paysages en constante évolution, des plaines ouvertes aux sommets accidentés des montagnes, et découvrez des paysages naturels spectaculaires façonnés par les glaciers, les rivières et le temps.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Après une prise en charge matinale en autocar climatisé depuis votre hôtel de Christchurch, transfert à la gare de Christchurch où vous monterez à bord du train TranzAlpine. Ce voyage a été classé parmi les 10 meilleurs voyages en train au monde.
Nous vous invitons à nous rejoindre pour un voyage de découverte, mettant en vedette des paysages spectaculaires. De Christchurch, montez à bord du célèbre train TranzAlpine jusqu'à Arthurs Pass.
avant d'observer et de descendre le viaduc d'Otira de 440 mètres de long, un important projet d'ingénierie néo-zélandais - le viaduc est l'une des régions les plus exposées aux tremblements de terre en Nouvelle-Zélande et il a été conçu pour résister à des forces sismiques 40 pour cent plus élevées que le maximum habituel pour de telles structures. À la fin des mois d'été, les fleurs lumineuses du rata rouge (metrosideros umbellata) ajoutent à la beauté des gorges d'Otira. Cet arbre n'est pas trouvé sur le côté oriental des Alpes du Sud mais fleurit seulement dans les vallées humides de l'ouest, vous rencontrerez également le Kea de la Nouvelle-Zélande classé comme l'un des oiseaux les plus intelligents au monde, ils ont des natures très curieuses et se trouvent dans la plupart des environnements alpins de l'île du Sud. La période d'une heure est le temps passé au total à voyager vers, depuis et sur le viaduc à partir du col Arthurs avec arrêts
Votre Chauffeur/Guide vous recommandera alors quelques promenades populaires dans le Parc National avec des vues incroyables, si le temps et le temps le permettent. Le temps passé ici est approximativement la totalité du temps passé dans le village d'Arthurs Pass pendant la journée, peut-être plus si l'option déjeuner est prise dans le village.
détendre dans un café de montagne (à ses frais). Surveillez l’effronté kea, le perroquet alpin intelligent de Nouvelle-Zélande souvent observé dans la région.
Kura Tawhiti / Castle Hill, un paysage extraordinaire de blocs calcaires anciens.
Retour à Christchurch
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Nous venons vous chercher dans la plupart des hôtels, motels et routards du centre-ville de Christchurch. Certains Air BnB si centre-ville
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Les enfants doivent être accompagnés par un adulte
- La visite peut s'effectuer en sens inverse - donc le train Tranzalpine d'Arthur's Pass à Christchurch
Avis(229)
I recommend going Scenic Plus. Just superb. Nz has awesome views from this train. Just don't know how much beauty you can see in one day. Our hostess was marvellous.
Thank you for your review and your feedback. Scenic Plus is definitely a step up and provides for a superior experience. I agree - it is a stunning journey.
This is a musty experience. The beauty was endless. Great tour guide and a beautiful stop at the devil's Punchbowl.
Amazing comments - we love this trip also!
Train trip was fantastic with snow on the alps which was a bonus as apparently it doesn't usually snow in April. Stephanie our driver for the trip back was very knowledgeable and gave us plenty of time to see the sights when we stopped to stretch our legs and short walks. Arthurs Pass and Castle Hill stops with lunch at Grasmere (very yummy) and the view to the snow- capped mountains was spectacular. Toby Farm very interesting and the hosts were lovely. Plenty of opportunity for photos along the way. A long day but worth it. A must do trip.
Along day but a fun day - great review. Received with thanks.
Riding the train to Arthur's Pass was so comfortable, and enabled us to enjoy lovely scenery along the way. We then hiked to the Devil's Punchbowl in the pouring rain, but it was the quintessential New Zealand experience.
I could not agree with you more when you quintessential NZ. We always hope for perfect weather but sometimes the weather has other ideas. And yet when the rain comes down so you enjoy a completely different experience. Green, lush and fresh. Excellent review - thank you.
The 2 1/2 hr train trip was lovely. Saw views that otherwise wouldn’t have seen. The stops on the return were just ok but had a great guide that did explain everything that we saw.
Thank you for your review and comments. Its an ideal scenario as you see different views from both rail and road and to mix up the tour so you see and sense the best of everything!
The tranzalpine ride was worth it and saw some wonderful scenery. Unfortunately due to heavy rain we could not do the devils punchbowl walk. The lunch was good. Castle hill was a photogenic place. The couple who run Toby hill farm were very friendly and warm people and we got good insight regarding sheep farming. Alexander the guide was very nice and accommodated everything despite the weather. Would absolutely recommend this tour.
Great review and comments. Sorry about the Devils Punchbowl - the only thing really outside of our control is the weather! Sounds like you had a brilliant day otherwise.
A big shout out to Paul who was our tour guide up to Arthurs Pass. The pick up was easy and on time. Paul was very knowledgeable and provided great commentary teh whole day. He made the difference between a tour and a very memorable experience. Thanks Paul!
Awesome day, awesome guide and awesome review.
This trip had a bit of everything! We enjoyed every bit of it! Our guide Andrew was knowledgeable, entertaining, and friendly. The scenery was breathtaking.
Great review thank you, and thank you for highlighting Andrew. Such a special day!
What a fabulous day out. The train ride was great to Arthurs Pass and had a great walk around the area and then the lunch stop at Grassmere was absolutely stunning. Thoroughly enjoyed the sheep shearing demonstration with Trevor & Heather - what great people. Our driver/guide Pete was sensational. Full of local knowledge and a real joy - he is fantastic. It was a briliant day out you won't regret. Stunning scenery, great food and fabulous people - what more could you aks for.
I could not have put it better myself. Thank you for your comments.
We had a great day travelling on the TransAlpine train from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass where we were met by Graham and the adventure continued! He provided us with a tour of the area and lots of history/interesting facts and provided stops for pictures. We were treated to a wonderful lunch before heading off to explore the Kira Tawhiti Conservation Area and the amazing boulders. Finally we had the most amazing visit to a working sheep farm where our fabulous hosts gave a demonstration of sheep herding, sheep shearing and provided us with a wonderful tea!
Thank you for your comments and review - so pleased you had an excellent day with Graham.
