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New Zealand - Southern Tip - 6 Day Tour


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New Zealand’s awesome landscapes, lush forests, amazing wildlife and pleasant climate make it a haven for many outdoor activities, and a great place to unwind. New Zealand society is diverse, sophisticated, and multicultural, and the honesty, friendliness, and openness of Kiwis will impress you. And the great advantage of New Zealand is that all of its diverse physical, cultural, and artistic landscapes are so close to each other!

Tour highlights:

• Either scheduled seat-in-coach transportation throughout or rental car for the duration of your tour
• 5 nights accommodation
• Whale Watch Tour
• Tranz Alpine train journey from Greymouth to Christchurch



Holiday Details

Duration 6 Days From 01-04-2012 to 30-09-2012
Accommodation
3* Hotels Depart
Christchurch
Bedroom
Double Prices From
€ 759 Self Drive (per person sharing)
€ 809 Escorted Tour (per person sharing)
Includes Either scheduled seat-in-coach transportation throughout or rental car for the duration of your tour and accommodation, based on a twin or double room only.

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Day 1

 

Arrive Christchurch (10 km)

On arrival at Christchurch Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. (Self-drive passengers collect your rental car for your exclusive use until the end of the tour package).

 


Day 2

 

Christchurch / Kaikoura (183km)

This morning you will be taken to Kaikoura on board the Tranz Coastal Train. (Self-drive passengers make your own way to Kaikoura). On arrival in Kaikoura you can enjoy a Whale Watch Tour by boat.

 


Day 3

 

Kaikoura /Blenheim/ Nelson (245km) 

This morning you will be transferred to the train station to continue your journey to Blenheim. On arrival in Blenheim you have some free time for lunch before a seat-in-coach transfer to Nelson. (Self-drive passengers make your own way from Kaikoura to Nelson).

 


Day 4

 

Day at leisure - Nelson          

Free day in Nelson.

 


Day 5

 

Nelson / Punakaiki (246km)
         
Travel south today down the West Coast of the South Island to Punakaiki.

 


Day 6

 

Punakaiki / Christchurch (302km)

This morning travel the short drive from Punakaiki to Greymouth. (Self-drive passengers drop off your rental car at the Greymouth Depot) where you will meet the Tranz Alpine train to return to Christchurch. On arrival in Christchurch your departure transfer to the airport is included.

 

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