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2 Day Whales & Trains Tour
A two day tour with TranzScenic following the seacoast through the Canterbury and Marlborough Provinces. Points of interest include: TranzCoastal train, rugged Kaikoura coastline, Kaikoura Whalewatch cruise, Picton (entrance to the Marlborough Sounds) and the Interisland ferry that links the South and North Islands.
Trip Type: Independent Tour
Standard Trip Duration: Two 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 7.00am
Included:
Prices are per person and includes: Pick up from your Christchurch hotel/motel, train travel, one night's accommodation, whalewatch cruise & interislander ferry. |
| Single | Double | Triple | |||
| Tourist (Motel) | NZ$745.00 | NZ$625.00 | NZ$605.00 | - | |
| Quality (Hotel) | NZ$825.00 | NZ$670.00 | NZ$620.00 | - |
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
- Kaikoura whale watch cruise
- Rugged Kaikoura coastline
- TranzCoastal scenic railway
- Marlborough Sounds
- Cook Strait ferry
New Zealand Tour Map
Day 1 Christchurch - Kaikoura
Board the TranzCoastal train for your journey north to the seaside resort of Kaikoura. See rolling farmland, the beautiful Kaikoura coastline and the rugged Kaikoura mountain range.
Board the TranzCoastal train for your journey north to the seaside resort of Kaikoura. See rolling farmland, the beautiful Kaikoura coastline and the rugged Kaikoura mountain range.
This afternoon enjoy a 3 hour cruise with Kaikoura Whalewatch to marvel at the giant sperm whale and the dusky dolphin. Kaikoura Whalewatch has won many international awards for tourism excellence and marine conservation.
Accommodation: Bella Vista Motel, Anchor Inn Motel or similar
Day 2 Kaikoura - Picton - Wellington
This morning is free to look around or to take the whalewatch cruise if weather prevented you travelling the day before. You will then be transferred to the railway station in time to board the TranzCoastal train.
Enjoy the rugged Kaikoura coastline and the imposing seaward Kaikoura mountain range as you make your way to Picton in the Marlborough Sounds.
Upon arrival in Picton, board the Interislander for your scenic cruise through the Marlborough Sounds to Wellington, arriving at 4.30pm.
This morning is free to look around or to take the whalewatch cruise if weather prevented you travelling the day before. You will then be transferred to the railway station in time to board the TranzCoastal train.
Enjoy the rugged Kaikoura coastline and the imposing seaward Kaikoura mountain range as you make your way to Picton in the Marlborough Sounds.
Upon arrival in Picton, board the Interislander for your scenic cruise through the Marlborough Sounds to Wellington, arriving at 4.30pm.
This tour can operate in reverse finishing in Christchurch on day 2.
The TranzCoastal is a registered trade mark of KiwiRail Limited.
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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