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Budget Christchurch Loop - 7 days

7 days

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Start and end in Christchurch

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Platinum Operator: On The Go Tours
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Christchurch to Punakaiki
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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4.6

Jack4.0•April 2025
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
Angela4.2•September 2026
It was a long journey which was expected but the stopovers were worth it. It would have been nice to have spent 2...
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Andrew5.0•May 2026
Excellent tour with stunning scenery and our guide, Tim, was by far the best guide I've ever had - knowledgeable,...
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Budget Christchurch Loop - 7 days

Itinerary

Introduction

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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