Tours and Tickets to Experience Arthur's Pass National Park

There are plenty of ways to experience Arthur's Pass National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

• Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour

• Arthur's Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch

• Tranz Alpine Train Tour

• Christchurch to Arthur's Pass Day Tour TranzAlpine Train & Lunch

Entry is free to Arthur’s Pass National Park, though many travelers opt to visit on a guided tour. Day tours from Christchurch start at about US$130; if you include a scenic TranzApline train ride, the trip usually costs upwards of US$235.

Arthur’s Pass National Park is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including Southern brown tree frogs and New Zealand grass skinks. Bird life is abundant, with species such as the great spotted kiwi, red junglefowl, and European greenfinch. You might also encounter chamois, wild boar and common brushtail possums, among a long list of the region’s inhabitants.

If you’re traveling to Arthur’s Pass National Park from Christchurch, one of the most scenic and stress-free ways to go is the TranzAlpine train, which showcases the gorgeous mountain landscapes along the way. Alternatively, there are bus trips, or if you wish to drive, it takes around 2 hours.

Yes, visiting Arthur’s Pass National Park is absolutely worth it. This spectacular mountain pass offers waterfalls, stunning rock formations, viewpoints, and hiking trails. It’s a major national park that’s accessible via the TranzAlpine train, which many call one of the world’s most beautiful train rides.

Arthur’s Pass National Park has a visitor center with brochures and maps, public restrooms, marked trails, and first aid equipment. There are also places for day visitors to store their belongings, as well as campsites and huts for travelers to stay overnight.