Pacific Coast, Wine & Arts
| From Christchurch to Christchurch |
10 days |
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Highlights:
- Kaikoura's whale watching and dolphins
- The Marlborough Wine Region
- Nelson's beaches, NZ arts and crafts
- The Abel Tasman National Park
- The spectacular Southern Alps
- Hanmer Springs hot pools and spa
- Waipara Valley's boutique wine region
- Christchurch city's parks and gardens
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Your tour will be organised over the dates you require.
All tour itineraries may be amended for any duration to suit you.
Tours are suitable for 1-4 persons and children 12 years and over.
We will help you have the best self drive vacation possible!
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch
Welcome to the 'Garden City'.
You will be met by our representative on arrival and receive your travel documents before transferring to your central city accommodation.
The South Island's largest city, Christchurch is exceptionally beautiful with its stunning parks and gardens, the Avon River meandering through the city centre and its dramatic harbour within the flooded crater of an extinct volcano.
Take a punt ride, enjoy walks around the city, visit the Arts Centre boutique craft shops, experience life on the southern continent at the International Antarctic Centre and be entertained at the Court Theatre or brilliant Art Gallery.
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 2 - Christchurch - Kaikoura
(approx 3:00 hours driving time)
Your rental vehicle will be delivered this morning.
Drive through North Canterbury’s sheep and cattle farms to the rugged Pacific Ocean coast, where sandwiched between the high mountains and the sea lies the marine playground of Kaikoura.
Take a scenic cruise or flight to view giant sperm whales up close in their rich feeding grounds just off the coast, swim with dolphins, walk to a seal colony, join a Maori tour to learn about ancient customs and culture.
Try fresh crayfish (lobster) for which the area is renowned. Enjoy the outstanding ocean panoramas on the scenic walkways.
Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast
Day 3 - Kaikoura
Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast
Day 4 - Kaikoura - Blenheim
(approx 1:50 hours driving time)
Continue north enjoying the spectacular vistas of snow-capped mountains and dramatic ever changing coastline.
Blenheim is the centre for one of New Zealand’s premier wine regions, famous for its sauvignon blanc. Follow the Marlborough wine trails and visit many of the delightful vineyards, sample the vintages and enjoy dining in the boutique wineries.
Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast
Day 5 - Blenheim
Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast
Day 6 - Blenheim - Nelson
(approx 2:35 hours driving time)
Take the Queen Charlotte Drive around the beautiful coastline of one of Marlborough's legendary sounds.
In Havelock at the head of Pelorus Sound, feast on local mussels for which the area is renowned and uncover treasures in the art, craft and collectables shops.
The Nelson region is an area of great beauty with a Mediterranean-type climate, sunny golden beaches and crystal clear bays, boutique wineries, apple orchards, a vibrant craft and art community and the famous World of Wearable Art museum.
Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast
Day 7 - Nelson
Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast
Day 8 - Nelson - Hanmer Springs
(approx 4:00 hours driving time)
There's a beautiful drive ahead beyond the headlands of Nelson and through the forests of the Lewis Pass, to the small alpine spa village of Hanmer Springs.
Natural thermal waters rise from the core of Hanmer Springs, a popular destination for those seeking wellness and outdoor activities, amidst tall trees and clear mountain air.
Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast
Day 9 - Hanmer Springs - Christchurch
(approx 1:45 hours driving time)
Your return journey is through the Waipara Valley Wine Region famous especially for its pinot noir.
The agreeable climate and free-draining soils contribute to award winning wines. A warm welcome awaits at boutique wineries where you can taste local produce and sample selected vintages.
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 10 - Christchurch
Spend your last day in 'The Garden City' shopping for those last minute gifts and unique New Zealand products before you return your rental vehicle and catch your departure flight.
Tour Price (per person)
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| Style |
Quality |
Superior |
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Share Twin
(NZ$) |
Single
(NZ$) |
Share Twin
(NZ$) |
Single
(NZ$) |
| Car - Compact |
POA |
$3659 |
POA |
$5376 |
| Car - Intermediate |
$1946 |
$3752 |
$2850 |
$5469 |
| Car - Full Size |
$2098 |
POA |
$3014 |
POA |
| 4WD - Intermediate |
$2125 |
POA |
$3045 |
POA |
Prices are valid to 31 May 2011.
Whats Included:
- Meet & Greet and transfer to hotel on arrival
- Automatic compact, intermediate, full size car or intermediate 4WD
- Quality style - Quality Bed & Breakfasts/mid-range hotels
- Superior style - Superior Bed & Breakfasts/superior class hotels
- New Zealand touring information - distances, times and directions, map
Prices are in New Zealand dollars and include 15% GST (Government Goods & Services Tax). Click Here for an online currency converter to convert prices to your own currency (approximate only).
POA - Price on application.
Prices are available for three and four persons travelling together in an automatic full size car, intermediate 4WD or people mover/minivan. Please enquire.
A revision fee of NZ$40 per amended itinerary day is charged for any part of the itinerary which you require to be changed. Additional days in the arrival and departure cities do not incurr a revision fee.
1 June 2011 - 31 May 2012 prices provided on request.
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