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Budget Christchurch Loop - 7 days

7 days

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Start and end in Christchurch

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Operator: On The Go Tours
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 18
Ages 18-39

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Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive across Lewis Pass through Southern Alps
Optional Activities
- Various optional excursions available throughout tour (can be booked and paid for locally)
Landmarks
Lewis Pass
Lewis River
Day 2
Punakaiki
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks And Blowhole Walk
Optional Activities
- Explore coastal forest
- Visit limestone cliffs and canyons
- Explore caves
- Visit pristine rivers
- Beach exploration
Landmarks
Pancake Rocks
Blowholes
Day 3
Punakaiki to Abel Tasman National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park
- Lighthouse views
- Seal colonies viewing
- Nelson Lakes
- Ohau Point and Cape Foulwind Seal Colonies
Optional Activities
- Explore quaint town
- Green-lipped mussels gathering adventure
Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Nelson Lakes
Cape Foulwind
Ohau Point
Day 4
Abel Tasman to Golden Bay and Wharariki Beach
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Golden Bay & Wharariki Beach day trip
- Ngarua Caves visit
- Te Waikoropupu Springs visit
Landmarks
Golden Bay
Wharariki Beach
Ngarua Caves
Te Waikoropupu Springs
Day 5
Abel Tasman National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hiking sections of Abel Tasman National Park
- Kayaking the coastal route
- Beach relaxation
- Wildlife spotting (Tui, Tuatara)
Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Day 6
Abel Tasman to Kaikoura
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (One included group dinner at a favourite spot of your guide)
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in Marlborough
- Kaikoura Coastline, Famed For Its Marine Wildlife
Optional Activities
- Whale watching in Kaikoura
- Dolphin swimming experiences in Kaikoura
- Seal spotting
Landmarks
Marlborough Sounds
Marlborough Wine Region
Kaikoura
Day 7
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Seal spotting
- Whale searching
- Dolphin swimming
- Explore Christchurch neighborhoods
Landmarks
Kaikoura Cliffs

Landmarks
Lewis Pass
Lewis River

Landmarks
Pancake Rocks
Blowholes

Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Nelson Lakes
Cape Foulwind
Ohau Point

Landmarks
Golden Bay
Wharariki Beach
Ngarua Caves
Te Waikoropupu Springs

Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park

Landmarks
Marlborough Sounds
Marlborough Wine Region
Kaikoura

Landmarks
Kaikoura Cliffs

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Number of tours

2,077

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

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Reviews from other tours by On The Go Tours

Tour Operator
4.6

Jack
April 11th, 2025
4
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a...
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a visit to a glowworm cave. I do have a big complaint about the coaches: They were too small for our group and the seats were designed for young children. The seats are so close together my knees were almost brushing the seat in front. There are no pockets on the seats for small items (like a map or cellphone) The headrests are so high that anyone in a middle seat can barely see out. The only passengers with a forward view were in the very front seats, or the elevated back seat. The seats are so narrow that 2 people could barely fit side-by-side, and the top of the seatbelt rubbed my neck instead of over my shoulder and chest.Show more
Allan
March 2nd, 2026
5
Totally enjoyed this tour of the country.The guides were fantastic and they were very knowledgeable about the history...
Totally enjoyed this tour of the country.The guides were fantastic and they were very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the region. The accommodations were first class and the transportation safe and comfortable. The tours were excellent and very well chosen for our group. We cannot express our thanks and gratitude towards our hosts for their patience and professionalism during our journey. Thank you for the great experience.Show more
Gail
February 26th, 2026
4
We enjoyed the tour,Wombat our tour guide was a great leader..helping us to choose the tracks he thought we could...
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Itinerary

Christchurch to Punakaiki

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Punakaiki

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Punakaiki to Abel Tasman National Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Abel Tasman to Golden Bay and Wharariki Beach

Included Activities

Abel Tasman National Park

Optional Activities

Abel Tasman to Kaikoura

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kaikoura to Christchurch

Optional Activities

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