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Start: Christchurch
Duration: 1 day
Travel Time: 9 hours

Details

Farm Hospitality and Alpine Landscapes in One Relaxed Day

The day begins with a drive across the Canterbury Plains to Longhill Station, a 9000-acre working high-country farm. With a warm welcome from your hosts, you’ll enjoy morning tea, learn about life on the land, and watch skilled dogs in action during a sheep herding demo. A farm tour follows, offering insight into regenerative agriculture, native flora, and the deep connection between the people and the land.

After a light lunch featuring local produce, your guide takes you into Arthur’s Pass National Park, where short walks reveal beech forests, glacial rivers, and dramatic viewpoints. Each stop is tailored to suit the group’s pace and interests, making for a flexible, unhurried experience. Return to Christchurch via Porter’s Pass, taking in more mountain scenery on a day full of personal stories, local flavour, and natural beauty.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pick up
  • Maximum of 8 guests per trip
  • Travel by luxury vehicle
  • Morning tea at Longhill Station
  • Farm tour of Longhill Station (activities weather permitting)
  • Light lunch included
  • Travel to Arthurs Pass where your guide will select appropriate walks for both fitness levels and weather conditions
  • Fully escorted tour with local knowledgeable guide
  • Hotel drop off

What to Bring

  • Rain jacket
  • Sweater or jacket suitable for cooler weather.
  • Hat (type depending on weather)
  • Sunscreen (high SPF)
  • Sunglasses
  • Water bottle

Tour Details

  • Departs: Christchurch at 8:00 am
  • Arrives: Christchurch at about 5:30pm

Age Information

  • Adults: 13 years and over
  • Children: 2-12 years

Cancellations & Refunds

  • 8 days or more before departure: Full refund**
  • Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50% refund**
  • Within 48 hours: No refund
  • Shore Excursions: In the event of a tour cancellation due to unsuitable sea or weather conditions, a partial refund may be issued.

Note: **Refunds exclude credit card or booking fees if applicable, which are non-refundable.

Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

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