Castle Hill and Arthur's pass Day tour from Christchurch

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Private day tour from Christchurch
• 02 Visit Castle Hill, a South Island film location
• 03 Explore Arthur’s Pass and Punchbowl Falls
• 04 Experience a bit of trekking on the Punchbowl Track
• 05 Travel with an English-speaking tour guide
• 06 Small-group style experience with private transportation

Discover some of the South Island’s striking alpine scenery on this private day tour from Christchurch to Castle Hill and Arthur’s Pass. Travel with an English-speaking guide and enjoy a more personal experience as you visit dramatic landscapes, well-known film scenery, and one of the region’s most popular walking areas.

Along the way, stop at Castle Hill, known as a filming location for The Lord of the Rings, then continue to Arthur’s Pass to visit Punchbowl Falls and the popular Punchbowl Track. This 11-hour experience combines scenic travel, light trekking, and time to take in the natural beauty of Arthur’s Pass National Park.

This is the film location of the LOTR (The Lord of the Rings) in South Island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park

Languages English, Korean

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Castle Hill

This is the film location of the LOTR (The Lord of the Rings) in South Island. You will be staying here for around 1 hour.

Punchbowl Waterfall

You will visit the town of Arthur's pass. There is a waterfall called 'Punchbowl Falls' which is a beautiful place to visit

Arthur's Pass

This is the Punchbowl track. This is the most popular location to visit at Arthur's pass. You will have experience a bit of trekking.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Tour Guide (English Based)

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Personal Expenses
• Tour Guide Tips (10 NZD per person)

Know before you go

• INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
• INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not stroller accessible
• Not suitable for pets
• No public transportation nearby
• Not recommended for people with back problems
• Not recommended for people with heart conditions
• Pick up from any accommodations in Christchurch

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pickup service provided in Christchurch.

Tour start

Pickup service provided in Christchurch.

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.