Christchurch Castle 10 options
From NZ$ 225 · 8 of 10 run daily · departures between 07:00 and 11:00 · live guides in 2 languages · most take 7h–10h
No experiences match those filters.
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass: TranzAlpine Train & Castle Hill Day TripWake up in Christchurch, ride the TranzAlpine train through the Southern Alps, hike Arthur’s Pass, and explore Castle Hill’s boulders. Includes pickup & guide.
- 501 reviews
- 4.85★
- Duration
- 10h
- Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
- 07:00
TranzAlpine Train Arthur's Pass: Scenic Rail & Guided ReturnBoard the TranzAlpine from Christchurch, ride through the Southern Alps to Arthur's Pass, then return by guided bus via the Otira Viaduct and Castle Hill.NZ$ 449NZ$ 404per person
- 58 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 10h
- Every day
- 09:30
Arthur's Pass day tour from Christchurch via Castle HillFull-day Arthur's Pass tour from Christchurch with Castle Hill, Lake Pearson and Devils Punch Bowl waterfall. Includes lunch.
- 45 reviews
- 4.60★
- Duration
- 10h
- Every day
- 09:00
Arthur's Pass day trip: Castle Hill & alpine lakes tourEight hours through Arthur's Pass National Park from Christchurch, starting at Lake Lyndon and Castle Hill's limestone boulders, then the Otira Viaduct.
- 24 reviews
- 4.63★
- Duration
- 8h
- start times · Every day
- 4
Arthur's Pass day trip: Alpine village & Castle HillEight-hour day trip from Christchurch through the Southern Alps to Arthur's Pass village, with optional TranzAlpine Train.
- 16 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 8h
- Every day
- 07:30
Cave Stream Caving Tour: Underground River AdventureGuided caving tour near Christchurch through a 594-metre limestone passage with crystal-clear water, ladder climb and optional Castle Hill boulders.
- 8 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1d
- start times · Every day
- 2
Arthur Pass & Castle Hill day tour: Alpine hikesDay tour from Christchurch to Arthur Pass National Park and Castle Hill with professional guide, hotel pickup.
- 6 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 7h–8h
Arthur's Pass tour: Southern Alps and Castle Hill highlightsPrivate guided day tour from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass with lunch, scenic stops at Lake Lyndon and Castle Hill Boulders, and optional TranzAlpine Train upgrade.
- 3 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1d
- Every day
- 07:30
Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Private Tour from ChristchurchPrivate day tour from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass National Park, Castle Hill and Devil's Punchbowl Waterfall with a specialized guide.
- 2 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 7h
Castle Hill & Inland Canterbury Private Shore ExcursionPrivate guided tour from Lyttelton across the Great Alpine Highway to Castle Hill's limestone boulder labyrinth, with lunch and morning tea included.
- 2 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 7h
- Every day except Saturday
- 08:30
All 10 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-05| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch to Arthur's Pass: TranzAlpine Train & Castle Hill Day TripOur pickPickup offered | NZ$ 380 per person | 10h | 4.85★ · 501 | Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 07:00 | English |
| TranzAlpine Train Arthur's Pass: Scenic Rail & Guided ReturnTop ratedGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 404 per person | 10h | 4.95★ · 58 | Every day · 09:30 | English |
| Arthur's Pass day tour from Christchurch via Castle HillBest valuePickup offered | NZ$ 225 per person | 10h | 4.60★ · 45 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Arthur's Pass day trip: Castle Hill & alpine lakes tourPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 320 per person | 8h | 4.63★ · 24 | Every day · 4 start times | English |
| Arthur's Pass day trip: Alpine village & Castle HillGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 579 per person | 8h | 4.94★ · 16 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Cave Stream Caving Tour: Underground River AdventureGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 329 per person | 1d | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 2 start times | English |
| Arthur Pass & Castle Hill day tour: Alpine hikesPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 289 per person | 7h–8h | 5.00★ only 6 reviews | Every day | English |
| Arthur's Pass tour: Southern Alps and Castle Hill highlightsPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 850 per person | 1d | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Private Tour from ChristchurchPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 360 per person | 7h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day | English, Hindi |
| Castle Hill & Inland Canterbury Private Shore ExcursionPrivate | NZ$ 850 per person | 7h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day except Saturday · 08:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (5): Arthur's Pass day trip: Castle Hill & alpine lakes tour (NZ$ 320) · Arthur Pass & Castle Hill day tour: Alpine hikes (NZ$ 289) · Arthur's Pass tour: Southern Alps and Castle Hill highlights (NZ$ 850)
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): TranzAlpine Train Arthur's Pass: Scenic Rail & Guided Return (NZ$ 404) · Arthur's Pass day trip: Alpine village & Castle Hill (NZ$ 579) · Cave Stream Caving Tour: Underground River Adventure (NZ$ 329)
Christchurch Castle at a glance
- Our pick: Christchurch to Arthur's Pass: TranzAlpine Train & Castle Hill Day Trip, NZ$ 380 (10h, 4.85★ · 501).
- Top rated: TranzAlpine Train Arthur's Pass: Scenic Rail & Guided Return, NZ$ 404 (10h, 4.95★ · 58).
- Best value: Arthur's Pass day tour from Christchurch via Castle Hill, NZ$ 225 (10h, 4.60★ · 45).
Real price per person across the 10 options: NZ$ 225–NZ$ 850 (median NZ$ 360). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 10.
Of the 10 options: 10 with live guides in English, 10 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 9 with hotel pickup, 9 kid-friendly, 5 private and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
More things to do in Christchurch
TranzAlpine Train8 optionsLake Tekapo Tours18 optionsWalking Tours in Christchurch10 optionsChristchurch Airport Shuttle16 optionsChristchurch Wine8 optionsChristchurch City Tour8 optionsChristchurch Hiking8 optionsChristchurch Day Trips9 optionsChristchurch Helicopter Tours6 optionsBoat Tours in Christchurch7 options