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About the tour
New Zealand is one of the top holiday countries in the world with its clean green natural image, scenery, adventure, culture, friendly people and value for money. See for yourself why New Zealand is often rated as one of the best tourist destinations.
Accommodation
The Riccarton Hotel or Similar
1 night(s) in Christchurch
White Morph Inn or Similar
1 night(s) in Kaikoura
Scenic Hotel Marlborough or Similar
1 night(s) in Blenheim
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson or Similar
2 night(s) in Nelson
The Ocean View Retreat - Punakaiki or Similar
1 night(s) in Punakaiki
The Riccarton Hotel or Similar
1 night(s) in Christchurch
Included in the price
Christchurch
- All sightseeing entry fees included (as mentioned in each itinerary)
- A choice of three transport options
Christchurch
- All sightseeing entry fees included (as mentioned in each itinerary)
- A choice of three transport options
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrive Christchurch
On arrival at Christchurch, 'The Garden City', seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.
Day 2: Christchurch To Kaikoura
Travel through North Canterbury before turning towards the coast and arriving in Kaikoura, a town steeped in Maori history and legend. Enjoy a Whale Watch experience by boat (weather permitting - tomorrow morning early is the alternative cruise time). You will have the opportunity to view the magnificent Sperm Whale as well as New Zealand's own tiny Hectors Dolphin, Fur Seals and Royal Albatross
Day 3: Kaikoura To Blenheim
A leisurely start this morning before you continue north to Blenheim, the center of the Marlborough region and New Zealand's most famous wine growing area. This afternoon is at leisure.
Day 4: Blenheim To Nelson
Explore the Marlborough Wine Region this morning including a winery visit with tasting before heading through to Havelock Marina. Join the Greenshell Mussell Cruise this afternoon on the Marlborough Sounds before continuing by road through to Nelson.
Day 5: Leisure At Nelson
At leisure to enjoy Nelson. Optional activities include a day excursion to Abel Tasman National Park or enjoy a visit to one of the many wineries in the region. Optional activities not included in the tour price.
Day 6: Nelson To Punakaiki
Travel across hill country today through the Buller Gorge to Westport and down the coast to the famous Punakaiki Pancake Rocks.
Day 7: Punakaiki - Greymouth - Christchurch
A short journey today to reach the town of Greymouth. Board the TranzAlpine train (seat in coach passengers only) and travel through the rainforest of the West Coast to reach Arthur's Pass National Park and the Southern Alps, before descending through the rugged gorges of the Waimakariri and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.
Day 8: Departure
Your tour conclude today with a departure transfer.
Terms and Conditions
Expand- Accommodation is based on Run of House rooms unless otherwise stated. Seaview and lakeview rooms will incur a supplementary charge.
- If any of these properties are unavailable at the time of booking, similar accommodation will be provided and a surcharge may apply.
- Kiwiway will endeavour to provide accommodation of a similar standard as requested, however as the choice of accommodation is limited in remote areas, we will use the best available options.
