2 Day Whales & Trains Tour

A two day tour with TranzScenic following the seacoast through the Canterbury and Marlborough Provinces. Points of interest include: Coastal Pacific 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

Tour Duration: Two Days (Extra days and activities can be requested when booking)

Priced From: NZ$625.00

Starts From: Christchurch Tour departs daily, including public holidays (except Christmas Day). Departs Christchurch Railway Station at 7.00am
Ends At: Wellington, arriving in at 4.30pm

Comments:

Included: Prices are per person and includes: Pick up from your Christchurch hotel/motel, train travel, one night's accommodation, whalewatch cruise & interislander ferry.

Not Included:

Extras:

Price: NZ$

	Single	Double	Triple
Tourist (Motel)	NZ$775.00	NZ$655.00	NZ$625.00	-
Quality (Hotel)	NZ$850.00	NZ$695.00	NZ$650.00	-

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 from 1st September 2011 to 30 September 2012

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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

Coastal Pacific scenic railway

Marlborough Sounds

Cook Strait ferry

New Zealand Tour Map

Day 1 Christchurch - Kaikoura
Board the Coastal Pacific train for your journey north to the seaside resort of Kaikoura. See rolling farmland, the beautiful Kaikoura coastline and the rugged Kaikoura mountain range.

On arrival into Kaikoura join 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. Afternoon at leisure to explore Kaikoura.

Accommodation: Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge, Bella Vista Motel or similar

Day 2 Kaikoura - Picton - Wellington
You will be transferred to the railway station at 9.40am to meet with the Coastal Pacific 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 approx. 4.30pm.

This tour can operate in reverse finishing in Christchurch on day 2.

The Coastal Pacific is a registered trade mark of KiwiRail Limited.