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10-Hour Christchurch to Glacier Region Tour via Arthur's Pass

10 Hours Round trip from Christchurch Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel through Arthur's Pass National Park on a private one-way journey
  • 02 Descend into the charming Westland District with scenic stops en route
  • 03 Admire the beautiful Glacier Region with many photo opportunities
  • 04 Enjoy short walks along the way with your driver-guide
  • 05 Option to reverse the route or travel via Westport, Punakaiki, and Hokitika

Travel from Christchurch to the Glacier Region on a private one-way tour through some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery. Journey through Arthur's Pass National Park, then descend into the charming Westland District with plenty of photo opportunities and short walks along the way in the company of your driver-guide. This tour and transfer can also be done in reverse, and there is the option to travel via a different route to explore Westport, the seal colony, Punakaiki, and Hokitika.

Travel from Christchurch to the Glacier Region on a private one-way tour through some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Christchurch, Lyttelton, Akaroa, Arthur's Pass National Park
Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Christchurch to the Glacier Region via Arthur's Pass

This private tour and transfer takes you through some spectacular scenery. From Christchurch, travel through Arthur's Pass National Park.

Then descend into Westland District to finally reach the Glacier Region, with many photo opportunities and short walks along the way in the company of your driver-guide. This tour and transfer can be done in reverse.

Arthur's Pass National Park, Westland District, Glacier Region

Where this trip takes you

Arthur's Pass National Park, Westland District, Glacier Region

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Christchurch 4 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Bottled water

  • Commentary

  • Rest stops and photo stops

  • Short walks

  • English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Meals

  • Gratuities

  • Accommodation

What to bring

  • Camera

  • Snacks

Know before you go

  • Children are priced as adults. Playground stops are included if needed.

  • Please note this duration can be a full day depending on your needs and stops. Travel to Queenstown or Wanaka via the glaciers is not possible in one day due to driving time regulations set by the NZ Transport Agency.

  • Ideal for small-group travel (22 people max, but you must request a quote).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Any local hotel in Christchurch, Lyttelton, or Akaroa ports
Tour start
Christchurch, New Zealand
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Christchurch.

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