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4 Day National Parks & Trains Tour
A four day tour with InterCity Coachlines and TranzRail around the northern and western parts of the South Island. Points of interest include: World renowned TranzAlpine railway, West Coast rain forest, Punakaiki blow holes and pancake rocks, scenic Buller Gorge, Nelson lakes, a cruise and walking tour in the Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson pine forestsand the InterIsland ferry through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to Wellington.
Trip Type: Independent Tour
Standard Trip Duration: Four Days (Extra days and activities can be requested when booking) Departing From: Christchurch Tour departs daily, including public holidays (except Christmas Day). Departs Christchurch Railway station at 8.15am.
Included:
Prices are per person and includes: Pick up from your Christchurch hotel/motel, TranzAlpine Train, coach travel, three night's accommodation, abel tasman day tour, and the interislander ferry. |
| Single | Double | Triple | |||
| Tourist (Motel) | NZ$1,350.00 | NZ$975.00 | NZ$895.00 | - | |
| Quality (Hotel) | NZ$1,545.00 | NZ$1,070.00 | NZ$960.00 | - |
Your credit card will be charged in New Zealand Dollars. Other currencies displayed are automatically calculated and are approximate values only.
Prices valid for travel through till 30 September 2010.
Hotel accommodation examples | Terms and Conditions
Prices valid for travel through till 30 September 2010.
Hotel accommodation examples | Terms and Conditions
ITINERARY
NOTE: If you wish to stay longer at any overnight location, extra days can be inserted into the tour.Please request the extra days when you book.
HIGHLIGHTS
- included in the fare
- TranzAlpine scenic railway
- Punakaiki pancake rocks
- Nelson lakes
- Able Tasman National Park
- Cook Strait ferry
New Zealand Tour Map
Day 1 - Christchurch / Greymouth / Punakaiki
Board the world renowned TranzAlpine train bound for Greymouth via the Arthur's Pass National Park. Cross the Canterbury Plains, travel over viaducts and through tunnels and into the lush rainforests of the West Coast. On arrival in Greymouth board your InterCity coach for your journey north to Punakaiki.
Board the world renowned TranzAlpine train bound for Greymouth via the Arthur's Pass National Park. Cross the Canterbury Plains, travel over viaducts and through tunnels and into the lush rainforests of the West Coast. On arrival in Greymouth board your InterCity coach for your journey north to Punakaiki.
Accommodation: Punakaiki Rocks Hotel
Day 2 - Punakaiki / Nelson
This morning there is time to visit the famous Punakaiki pancake rocks and blow-holes, just 400 metres from your accommodation. There are optional horse treks and local tours
available. This afternoon board the InterCity coach for your journey north through Westport and the Buller Gorge to Nelson.
This morning there is time to visit the famous Punakaiki pancake rocks and blow-holes, just 400 metres from your accommodation. There are optional horse treks and local tours
available. This afternoon board the InterCity coach for your journey north through Westport and the Buller Gorge to Nelson.
Accommodation: Rutherford Hotel Nelson, Kings Gate Motel or similar
Day 3 - Abel Tasman National Park Tour
Your full day tour to the Abel Tasman National Park commences with a morning pick up from your accommodation. Drive through horticultural areas to Motueka and on to beautiful Kaiteriteri beach where you board your launch. You have various walking options in the National Park during the day before returning to Nelson at approximately 5.00pm.
Your full day tour to the Abel Tasman National Park commences with a morning pick up from your accommodation. Drive through horticultural areas to Motueka and on to beautiful Kaiteriteri beach where you board your launch. You have various walking options in the National Park during the day before returning to Nelson at approximately 5.00pm.
Accommodation: Rutherford Hotel Nelson, Kings Gate Motel or similar
Day 4 - Nelson / Picton /Wellington
Depart with InterCity Coachlines travelling through undulating hill country and the Nelson state forests to Picton, nestled in the Marlborough Sounds. Board the InterIslander for your ferry crossing to Wellington passing by many beautiful bays and hidden retreats along the way.
Arrive Wellington by 4.30pm.
Depart with InterCity Coachlines travelling through undulating hill country and the Nelson state forests to Picton, nestled in the Marlborough Sounds. Board the InterIslander for your ferry crossing to Wellington passing by many beautiful bays and hidden retreats along the way.
Arrive Wellington by 4.30pm.
This tour can operate in reverse finishing in Christchurch on day 4.
Option: return to Christchurch on day 4 - same fare.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
On overnight tours, all accommodation is centrally located to town centres and within walking distance of the main shopping areas. We offer two types of accommodation:
New Zealand Motels are of a very high standard. They are spacious and most importantly clean with most of the modern home comforts included.
On overnight tours, all accommodation is centrally located to town centres and within walking distance of the main shopping areas. We offer two types of accommodation:
- Tourist Class - four star motels with kitchen facilities on request.
- Quality Class - four star hotels with restaurants on site.[Click for examples]
New Zealand Motels are of a very high standard. They are spacious and most importantly clean with most of the modern home comforts included.
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General Information and Conditions of Travel
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