Lyttelton Port to Arthurs Pass - LOTR - FULL day cruise Excursion upto 5 ppl

Itinerary
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Stop At: Rewi Alley Memorial Park, Tawera Ln, Springfield 7681, New Zealand

Rewi Alley QSO, MM (known in China as 路易•艾黎, Lùyì Àilí, 2 December 1897 – 27 December 1987) was a New Zealand-born writer and political activist. A member of the Communist Party of China, he dedicated 60 years of his life to the cause, and was a key figure in the establishment of Chinese Industrial Cooperatives and technical training schools, including the Peili Vocational Institute (Bailie Vocational Institute or the Beijing Bailie University). Alley was a prolific writer about 20th century China, and especially about the Communist revolution. He also translated numerous Chinese poems

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Devils Punchbowl Walking Track, Punchbowl Road, off State Highway 73, Arthur's Pass National Park New Zealand

A must see

TRACK GRADE: Great walking Track - medium fitness
WALKING TIME: 1 Hour return on a great track - steps galore though
FEATURES: Beech Forest, Waterfall, Native Birds

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Otira Viaduct Lookout, Arthur's Pass Road, SH73, Arthur's Pass National Park New Zealand

The Otira Viaduct had it's official opening on Saturday 6th November, 1999. The Official Opening was carried out by The Rt. Honourable Jenny Shipley Prime Minister, and Ed Evans Snr.

WHY THE VIADUCT HAS BEEN BUILT...
Major Rockfall hazard above and below the existing road (the zig zag) threatens to destroy it, or at least undermine it to a point where it is not repairable.

FACTORS THAT AFFECTED CONSTRUCTION...
HAZARDS

Major rock falls from above
Located in an active seismic region (small earthquakes from time to time)
Riverbed scour from the Otira River
Otira River flooding (max. 5cu.m/second)

ENVIRONMENT
In Arthur's Pass National Park
Minimise disturbance to vegetation
Blend structure with natural contours
Protection of cultural features

CONSTRUCTION STATISTICS...
VIADUCT
Total Length .5 Km
Maximum Span134 metres
No. of Spans 4
Road Width 8 metres
Gradient 11.7%
Pier Height 35 metres
Pier Foundations 25 metres deep
Pier Dimension 4m x 3.5m
Stressing Strands 3150 metres
Concrete Volume 5,000 cu.metres
Construction Method - Balanced Cantilever
Superstructure Form - Post Tensioned Concrete Box Girder

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area, Castle Hill, 7580 New Zealand

The grand limestone rock battlements of Kura Tāwhiti led early European travellers to name the area Castle Hill.

Climbers, families, students, scientists and travellers have always been drawn to this spectacular place, to explore its natural, cultural, historic and recreation values.

Wander through majestic limestone rock formations of special significance to Ngāi Tahu. It's one of our best short walks.

- Distinctive limestone rock formations.
- Castle Hill buttercup.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre, State Highway 73, Arthur's Pass National Park 7654 New Zealand

Lakes, limestone formations, Lord of the Rings filming locations, sheep, cows, deer, share mountain grandeur, beautiful flora and fauna....words do not do this area justice.

Pass By: Christchurch Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Christchurch New Zealand

Only the shadow of its past this iconic structure will be rebuild. On our quick tour through the city on our way to Arthur'as Pass we will show you the Cathedral.