Christchurch departures

Christchurch day tours

Arthur’s Pass, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and scenic one-way journeys toward Queenstown, Franz Josef and Greymouth.

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Explore day tours from Christchurch

Browse Canterbury and alpine day journeys from Christchurch, including scenic one-way routes to the West Coast and Queenstown.

Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
Departs Christchurch · Lake TekapoFull day

Lake Tekapo

A dedicated return Lake Tekapo day from Christchurch, shaped around lake shores, church viewpoints and high-country light.

Scheduled Mount Cook and Tekapo combination options are also available; this card is for a Tekapo-focused return day.

Shared Small-Group

From NZD $299

Lake Tekapo shoreline on a Christchurch to Queenstown route
Christchurch → QueenstownOne way

Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo

One-way shared sightseeing transfer from Christchurch to Queenstown with Mackenzie Country lake and alpine stops.

Current scheduled shared options travel via Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook. Alternative Tekapo-focused routing is available by tailored enquiry.

Shared Small-Group · One Way

From NZD $399

Snow-capped Mount Cook alpine peaks
Departs Christchurch · Mount Cook & Tekapo13 hours

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Tour from Christchurch

Scheduled Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo day from Christchurch, covering both alpine destinations in one thirteen-hour itinerary.

This scheduled product includes both Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo.

Shared Small-Group

From NZD $299

TranzAlpine rail journey through alpine country near Arthur’s Pass
Departs Christchurch · Arthur's Pass10 hours

TranzAlpine Train & Arthur's Pass Day Tour from Christchurch with Lunch

TranzAlpine rail and road journey to Arthur’s Pass with included lunch, alpine villages and Southern Alps viewpoints.

Shared Small-Group

From NZD $449

West Coast pancake rocks near the Hokitika and Franz Josef route
Christchurch → Franz JosefOne way

Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika

A twelve-hour road journey from Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika, crossing to the West Coast in one direction.

Shared Small-Group · One Way

From NZD $290

TranzAlpine train through the Southern Alps toward the West Coast
Christchurch → Franz JosefOne way

Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika including TranzAlpine Train

A twelve-hour Christchurch to Franz Josef one-way via Hokitika, with the TranzAlpine train included on this variant.

Shared Small-Group · One Way

From NZD $565

TranzAlpine Scenic Plus journey through alpine viaduct country
Christchurch → Franz JosefOne way

Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika including TranzAlpine Train (Scenic Plus)

The Franz Josef one-way from Christchurch via Hokitika with the TranzAlpine Scenic Plus carriage upgrade.

Shared Small-Group · One Way

From NZD $845

Alpine rail and road country on a Christchurch to Greymouth crossing
Christchurch → GreymouthOne way

Christchurch to Greymouth

A six-hour one-way from Christchurch to Greymouth across the main divide to the West Coast.

Shared Small-Group · One Way

From NZD $179

Mount Cook peaks at the end of a one-way journey from Christchurch
Christchurch → Mount CookOne way

Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo

A six-hour one-way from Christchurch to Mount Cook via Lake Tekapo — distinct from the return Mount Cook and Tekapo day.

Shared Small-Group · One Way

From NZD $235

Alpine highway scenery on a Mount Cook route south
Christchurch → QueenstownOne way

Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Tekapo

One-way shared sightseeing journey from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo.

Shared Small-Group · One Way

From NZD $399

Lake Tekapo shoreline at the end of a Christchurch one-way
Christchurch → Lake TekapoOne way

Christchurch to Tekapo

A four-hour one-way from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo, finishing at the lake rather than returning the same day.

Shared Small-Group · One Way

From NZD $199

Prices are indicative starting rates. Dates, availability and inclusions are confirmed when you enquire.

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