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Get off the beaten trail and explore the amazing scenic locations that have made New Zealand famous. Your guide will stop and give you time to capture the perfect photos of your journey.

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Alpine Safari Tour

Join us for some fun, thrills and adventure! Travel from Christchurch to Springfield and onto Mt Torlesse Station where we will begin our 4x4 adventure, you will get to 4x4 over two private high country stations Mt Torlesse Station and Rubicon Station situated at the foothills of the Canterbury plains. Return to Christchurch on the famous TranzAlpine train.

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Tour Description

You will enjoy a 4x4 journey which will take you to some incredible viewing locations which will offer stunning views over the Waimak Gorge, the Canterbury plains and on a clear day all the way back to Christchurch and the Port Hills. Along the way your guide will give informative commentary regarding the farming operations and history of the properties.

After an exciting 1.5 hours of 4x4 driving and sightseeing we make our way down to Rubicon Valley Tourist Centre where you will get to experience the world famous jet spin as your jet boat takes you deep into the mighty Waimak Canyon through the foothills of the Southern Alps, the ultimate Christchurch jet boat experience.Travel through the crystal clear waters and enjoy the views of the great Southern Alps from where waterfalls drop to join the river, this jetboat experience offers a great combination of scenery and excitement, enjoy the breathtaking alpine scenery surrounding the Waimak River and hold on as the jetboat takes off on an exciting journey passing through low water and rapids, passing cliff faces and shingle banks.

After your exciting jet boat adventure you will board your 4x4 vehicle for an 1.5 hour 4x4 adventure over two private high country stations, Rubicon Station and Mt Torlesse Station. Here you will get to enjoy a 4x4 experience and also take in the spectacular views overlooking the Waimakariri River, the Canterbury plains and on a clear day all the way back to Christchurch and the Port Hills.

After a morning of action packed excitement you will enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch on the banks of the Waimakariri River. After lunch we will make our way to Porters Pass through the Canterbury high country and all the way to the centre of the Southern Alps, Arthurs Pass. At Arthurs Pass you will board the world famous TranzAlpine train for a relaxing 2 hour journey from Arthurs Pass back to Christchurch. Sit back and enjoy a beer or a wine while taking in the incredible views. Along this journey you will see epic vistas, travel the edge of the ice feed Waimakariri river, traversing the Southern Alps. The TranzAlpine is one of the world's great train journeys. Upon arriving into Christchurch you will be returned back to your Christchurch accommodation.

Tour Highlights

  • Breathtaking alpine scenery.
  • Access onto two private stations.
  • Exciting 4x4 adventure.
  • Thrilling 45 minute jet boat adventure.
  • Return journey from Arthurs Pass on the TranzAlpine train.
  • Informative commentary from our local Kiwi guides.
  • Includes gourmet picnic lunch.

Tour Details

This tour is run on request as well as set dates, if you have a group that you would like to book on please Contact Us. Tour prices range from $999 per person for groups of 2 passengers. If you have a group of 8 or more people prices start from $499 per person.

  • Departs: Christchurch at 8.30am.
  • Duration: 10 hours.
  • Afternoon Depatures on request
  • Christchurch Accommodation Pickup & Drop off included.

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