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5 Day Marlborough Wineries Tour
A five day tour with InterCity Coachlines and Tranz Scenic travelling around the northern part of the South Island. Points of interest include: TranzAlpine scenic railway, Arthur's Pass National Park, West Coast rainforest, Buller Gorge, Marlborough wineries, Kaikoura Whalewatch and the TranzCoastal Scenic railway.
Trip Type: Independent Tour
Standard Trip Duration: Five 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 8.15am.
Included:
Prices are per person and includes: Pick up from your Christchurch hotel/motel, TranzAlpine & TranzCoastal scenic railways, winetasting and lunch tour of the Marlborough vineyards, 3 hour Whalewatch cruise and four night's accommodation. |
| Single | Double | Triple | |||
| Tourist (Motel) | NZ$1,760.00 | NZ$1,275.00 | NZ$1,165.00 | - | |
| Quality (Hotel) | NZ$2,015.00 | NZ$1,405.00 | NZ$1,250.00 | - |
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
- Punakaiki blowholes
- Tour of Marlborough vineyards
- Kaikoura whale watch cruise
- TranzCoastal scenic railway
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 or similar.
Day 2 Punakaiki - Nelson
This morning there is time free 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 free 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 Nelson - Blenheim
Travel with InterCity Coachlines through the Nelson state forests to Blenheim. There is time for a brief stop to check your luggage into your accommodation before joining your Deluxe Coachlines tour of the Marlborough wineries. Visit at least four of the better-known wineries for wine tasting and lunch. Lunch is optional (own expense). Opportunity to purchase some internationally recognised award-winning wines.
Travel with InterCity Coachlines through the Nelson state forests to Blenheim. There is time for a brief stop to check your luggage into your accommodation before joining your Deluxe Coachlines tour of the Marlborough wineries. Visit at least four of the better-known wineries for wine tasting and lunch. Lunch is optional (own expense). Opportunity to purchase some internationally recognised award-winning wines.
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel, Bella Vista Motel or similar.
Day 4 Blenheim - Kaikoura
Travel with InterCity Coachlines across the top of the South Island, past the saltworks to the rugged Kaikoura coastline. Enjoy magnificent views of the Seaward Kaikoura mountain range as you follow the coastline southward past the many fishing boats and crayfish pots to the seaside resort of Kaikoura. Arrival time 1.00pm
Travel with InterCity Coachlines across the top of the South Island, past the saltworks to the rugged Kaikoura coastline. Enjoy magnificent views of the Seaward Kaikoura mountain range as you follow the coastline southward past the many fishing boats and crayfish pots to the seaside resort of Kaikoura. Arrival time 1.00pm
Accommodation: Anchor Inn Motel, Bella Vista Motel or similar.
Day 5 Kaikoura - Christchurch
This morning enjoy a 3 hour cruise with Kaikoura Whalewatch to marvel at the giant sperm whale and the dusky dolphins. Kaikoura Whalewatch has won many international awards for tourism excellence and marine conservation. In the afternoon return to Christchurch on the TranzCoastal train. Arrive Christchurch 6.20pm.
This morning enjoy a 3 hour cruise with Kaikoura Whalewatch to marvel at the giant sperm whale and the dusky dolphins. Kaikoura Whalewatch has won many international awards for tourism excellence and marine conservation. In the afternoon return to Christchurch on the TranzCoastal train. Arrive Christchurch 6.20pm.
The TranzCoastal and TranzAlpine are registered trademarks 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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