Rubicon Valley Stage Coach Line
Our two amazing tours
Rubicon High Country Sheep Farm is the gateway to the Otarama look out. Viewing is a must as it is Canterbury's own 8th wonder of the world
Panoramic views of the mighty Waimakariri Canyon and the magnificent Southern Alps Mountains
Otarama is steeped in history with the construction of the Midland Railway. There was a former Railway Station at the Otarama where it was the actual end of the Railway Line in 1895 which was situated on the Farm.
From the lookout you can see the Otarama tunnel or known as No 1 Tunnel situated at the bottom of the Otarama Bank.
This was commenced by the Midland Railway Line and completed by the Government after 1900. Otarama tunnel is one of 16 tunnels constructed through the mountains and is 80.1 meters long.
Otarama is 7km from the town of Springfield and was a popular destination for excursion trains in the 1890's. The general public would take a day out in the Mountains with the options of short coach rides to view the construction of the railway line over the mile of 6 tunnels and the building of the Viaduct.
Even today this area is popular with Tourists traveling by train over the Trans Alpine Scenic Train journey to the West Coast.
Two thrilling stage coach tours to choose from
(1) Otarama Lookout Stage Coach Tour
From Rubicon Valley Tourist Centre you will take a 15 minute transfer traveling though the center of Rubicon's High Country Sheep Farm to the Rubicon Valley Staging Post.
You then begin your journey, traveling back in time, boarding the Rubicon Valley Stage Coach to the Otarama Lookout.
This is Canterbury's own 8th wonder of the world:
- Panoramic views of the mighty Waimakariri Canyon and the magnificent Southern Alps Mountains.
- After stopping to allow you to enjoy the peace and tranquility of this scenic wonder we will re board the Stage Coach to complete your return journey to the Rubicon Staging Post, traveling along the top of the river terraces, viewing the braided streams of the Waimakariri River and the distant Christchurch foothills across the Canterbury Plains.
- After departing the Stagecoach you will then be transferred back to the Center for your morning or afternoon Devonshire tea.
Tour includes
- Transfers to Staging Post from Rubicon Valley Tourist Centre
- Half hour Stage Coach Ride including stop at the Otarama Lookout
- Transfers back to the Center
- Complimentary morning or afternoon tea
Price
- Adults $50.00 per person
- Children 5yrs to 12yrs $25.00 per child
- Children aged 4 and under no charge
Optional Activities
- Farmshow: $40 per person
- Horse Treks: from $50 per person
- Jet boat rides: from $85
- Picnic or BBQ lunches: from $25 per person
- Shuttles service from Christchurch and return
(2) Otarama Lookout Stage Coach / Jet Boat Combo
From Rubicon Valley Tourist Centre you will take a 15 minute transfer traveling though the center of Rubicon's High Country Sheep Farm to the Rubicon Valley Staging Post.
You then begin your journey, traveling back in time, boarding the Rubicon Valley Stage Coach to the Otarama Lookout.
This is Canterbury's own 8th wonder of the world:
- Panoramic views of the mighty Waimakariri Canyon and the magnificent Southern Alps Mountains.
- After stopping to allow you to enjoy the peace and tranquility of this scenic wonder we will re board the Stage Coach to complete your return journey to the Rubicon Staging Post, traveling along the top of the river terraces, viewing the braided streams of the Waimakariri River and the distant Christchurch foothills across the Canterbury Plains.
- After departing the Stagecoach you will then be transferred back to the Center where you will depart on your Jet Boat journey into the mighty Waimakariri Canyons and experience alpine jet boating at its best. With opportunities for photos on the way. A fun scenic tour. Then enjoy a yummy morning or afternoon Devonshire tea back at the Tourist Center.
Tour includes
- Half hour Stage Coach Ride including stop at the Otarama Lookout
- Transfers back to the Center
- Complimentary morning or afternoon tea
- Jet Boat Ride
Price
- Adults $120.00 per person
- Children 5yrs to 12yrs $90.00 per child
- Children aged 4 and under no charge
Optional Activities
- Farmshow: $40 per person
- Horse Treks: from $50 per person
- Jet boat rides: from $85
- Sheep Shearing Demonstrations $10 per person
Visa, Mastercard and Eftpos accepted.
