National Park Tours in Christchurch at a glance
- Our pick: Christchurch to Arthur's Pass: TranzAlpine Train & Castle Hill Day Trip, NZ$ 380 per person (10h, 4.85★ · 505).
- Best value: Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch, NZ$ 299 per person (13h, 4.51★ · 239).
- Lowest price: Arthur's Pass day tour from Christchurch via Castle Hill, NZ$ 225 per person (10h, 4.60★ · 45).
Price per person across the 9 options priced per person: NZ$ 225–NZ$ 940 (median NZ$ 360). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 9.
Of the 9 options: 9 with live guides in English, 8 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 9 with hotel pickup, 8 kid-friendly, 2 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
National Park Tours in Christchurch — Arthur's Pass National Park, Castle Hill, TranzAlpine Train and 1 more
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
9 options
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass: TranzAlpine Train & Castle Hill Day Trip Wake up in Christchurch, ride the TranzAlpine train through the Southern Alps, hike Arthur’s Pass, and explore Castle Hill’s boulders. Includes pickup & guide. Every day except Monday and Wednesday · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.85 (505 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 380 per person
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch Mount Cook full-day tour from Christchurch with Hooker Valley or Tasman Glacier walk, Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd, lunch included, small groups. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.51 (239 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 299 per person
Arthur's Pass Discovery: TranzAlpine Train & guided walks TranzAlpine train journey through the Southern Alps and Waimakariri Gorge, followed by a guided rainforest walk in Arthur's Pass National Park. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.84 (317 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN from NZ$ 940 per person
Arthur's Pass day tour from Christchurch via Castle Hill Full-day Arthur's Pass tour from Christchurch with Castle Hill, Lake Pearson and Devils Punch Bowl waterfall. Includes lunch. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.60 (45 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 225 per person
Arthur's Pass Day Tour from Christchurch: TranzAlpine & Peaks Board the TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass with hotel pickup, guided walks, and Castle Hill limestone boulders. One-way journey. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.57 (235 reviews) Duration: 9h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 495 per person
Arthur's Pass day trip: Castle Hill & alpine lakes tour Eight hours through Arthur's Pass National Park from Christchurch, starting at Lake Lyndon and Castle Hill's limestone boulders, then the Otira Viaduct. Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.64 (25 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 320 per person
Arthur's Pass tour from Lyttelton: Guided coach excursion Seven-and-a-half-hour guided coach tour of Arthur's Pass National Park from Lyttelton Port, with local guide. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.73 (22 reviews) Duration: 7h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 335 per person
Arthur's Pass tour from Christchurch: Jet boat and alpine scenery Full-day Arthur's Pass tour from Christchurch with 30-minute jet-boat ride, Castle Hill limestone formations, and Devils Punch Bowl waterfall. Includes lunch and hotel pickup. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.50 (2 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 374 per person
Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Private Tour from Christchurch Private day tour from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass National Park, Castle Hill and Devil's Punchbowl Waterfall with a specialized guide. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · HI ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 360 per person
All 9 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| 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★ · 505 | Every day except Monday and Wednesday · 07:00 | English |
| Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from ChristchurchBest valueGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 299 per person | 13h | 4.51★ · 239 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Arthur's Pass day tour from Christchurch via Castle HillLowest pricePickup offered | NZ$ 225 per person | 10h | 4.60★ · 45 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Arthur's Pass Discovery: TranzAlpine Train & guided walksGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 940 per person | 9h | 4.84★ · 317 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Arthur's Pass Day Tour from Christchurch: TranzAlpine & PeaksPickup offered | NZ$ 495 per person | 9h 30m | 4.57★ · 235 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Arthur's Pass day trip: Castle Hill & alpine lakes tourPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 320 per person | 8h | 4.64★ · 25 | Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00 | English |
| Arthur's Pass tour from Lyttelton: Guided coach excursionPickup offered | NZ$ 335 per person | 7h 30m | 4.73★ · 22 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Arthur's Pass tour from Christchurch: Jet boat and alpine sceneryPickup offered | NZ$ 374 per person | 10h | 4.50★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Private Tour from ChristchurchPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 360 per person | 7h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | English, Hindi |
By what you need
- Private (2): Arthur's Pass day trip: Castle Hill & alpine lakes tour (NZ$ 320 per person) · Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Private Tour from Christchurch (NZ$ 360 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (NZ$ 299 per person) · Arthur's Pass Discovery: TranzAlpine Train & guided walks (NZ$ 940 per person)