Travel through the magnificent Southern Alps and journey down the wild east coastline to Kaikoura, New Zealand's internationally acclaimed Whale Watching destination. Enroute see the magnificent West Coast Punakaiki Blow Holes, visit the city of Nelson and tour the popular wineries of Marlborough.
Fare Includes: Coach touring, accommodation, wine tasting, whale watching, two train journeys and tax
Tour Itinerary
Day One - Christchurch/ Greymouth/ Punakaiki
Travel on one of the world’s top six-train journeys west over the Canterbury Plains towards this great alpine range that divides the west and east of the South Island. Enjoy panoramic views as your journey continues over viaducts and through a series of tunnels towards Arthur’s Pass National Park. Descend through the infamous 15-kilometre long Otira Tunnel and lush west coast rain forest before arriving at Greymouth. Travel north by coach to Punakaiki for your overnight stay.
Day Two - Pancake Rocks/Buller Gorge/Nelson
Spend the morning Punakaiki this wild and beautiful coastal location famous for it’s “Pancake” shape limestone rock formations and spectacular “Blow Holes” formed by the constant surf. See huge amounts of seawater compress and explode vertically through these rock formations. Join your coach mid afternoon for Nelson travelling via Westport and The Buller Gorge. We recommend that you visit one of the many local cafes in the central area and enjoy the artistic ambience of the area.
Day Three - Marlborough Wineries
Head east from Nelson via the state forests to your accommodation for the evening. Once checked in tour the Marlborough Wineries. The tour visits four of the better-known producers in the area. Learn about, sample and purchase if you wish from a variety of award-winning wines. Evening at leisure, maybe with a special bottle of wine over dinner at your accommodation in Blenheim.
Day Four - Kaikoura Coast
Depart Blenheim aboard your coach bound for Kaikoura. Your journey takes you past the Lake Elsmere salt producing area then down the rugged coastline to Kaikoura Township. Arriving early afternoon we suggest that you spend time in the township taking in the audio visual at the Visitors Centre. This presentation highlights the unique layout of the coastal terrain and why so many whales and other marine creatures are attracted to the area. Evening at leisure.
Day Five -Whale Watch/TranzCoastal/Christchurch
Join a three hour cruise early or mid morning with Kaikoura Whalewatch. Travel aboard a purpose built high-speed catamaran with observation decks out to the areas where the large sperm whales are found feeding. Whales are in the area all year round due to the abundance of Krill, their main food source. Continue to Christchurch mid afternoon aboard the TranzCoastal train. The initial part of the journey is along the coastline south of Kaikoura providing some unique scenes including basking Sea lions, large crops of Plankton swaying in the surf and coastal bird life. Arrive in Christchurch around 7.00pm.
VENUE LOCATION
LOCATION
Departs and returns to Christchurch. Complimentary Pick up and drop off from your hotel/motel.
STATE
South Island
SESSION TIMES
DETAILS
Operates: Daily
Departs: 9:00 AM
Returns: 7:00 PM
Early bookings are essential to avoid dissapointment please book in advance.
DURATION
5 Days
PARTICIPANTS
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBERS
This tour can be done in groups or individually, please advise when booking. If staying overnight 2 people must accompany each room otherwise a single adult rate applies.
GUIDELINES
Children aged between 4 - 14 years inclusive receive 50% discount off Adult fare unless otherwise stated.
Adult fares apply to persons 15 years and over.
Children 3 years and under are free if not occupying a seat (ie, must sit in parent's/carer's lap). If a seat is required, child fare applies.
DRESSCODE / WHAT TO BRING
Please wear comfortable clothing.
OTHER
Cancellation fee of 50% applies for a tour cancelled within 72 - 24 hours of travel. Within 24 hours of departure a 100% cancellation fee applies.
Itineraries and days of operation are subject to change or withdrawal without notice.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW LONG IS MY GIFT VOUCHER VALID FOR?
All gift vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
CAN I EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF MY GIFT VOUCHER?
Extension options are available upto an additional 3 months from the date of purchase.
If your voucher has not yet expired, we can extend your voucher for an administration fee of $10.00 per month / per voucher (upto three months).
If your voucher has already expired and you contact us within 30 days of its expiry, we can extend it for an administration fee of $30.00 per month / per voucher (one month only).
If your voucher has already expired and you contact us more than 30 days after the expiry of your voucher, the voucher cannot be extended.
WHAT ARE THE EXACT LOCATION DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS?
Once you have made an online booking and activated your experience voucher, you will receive an email containing exact location details.
WHAT ARE THE CONTACT DETAILS OF THE SUPPLIER?
After making an online booking and activating your gift voucher, you will receive an email containing the suppliers' contact details.
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5 DAY MARLBOROUGH WINERIES TOUR (NZ1138)
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Twin Share
$1300.00
$650.00
Single person
$1785.00
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