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Signature | Captivating Coast Tour

6 days
From Wellington to Christchurch
5.0
1 traveler review

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Riverside Market
    • Visit Christchurch Botanical Gardens
    • Visit art gallery
    • Visit museums
    • Hop on Hop off Tram service
    Landmarks
    Riverside Market
    Christchurch Botanical Gardens
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Kaikōura

    Meals
    Breakfast (Barista coffee and pastries, followed by hot breakfast onboard train)

    Included Activities

    • Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus train journey
    • Breakfast onboard train
    • Giant Sperm Whale encounter

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kaikōura town
    • Sample local fish and chips
    Landmarks
    Kaikōura
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  3. Day 3

    Kaikōura to Blenheim/Marlborough Region

    Meals
    Lunch (Light lunch complemented by beverages onboard train)

    Included Activities

    • Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus train journey
    • Lunch onboard train
    • Marlborough Wine Experience with tastings

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the area in the evening
    Landmarks
    Ōchau Point
    Lake Grassmere
  4. Day 4

    Blenheim to Wellington

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch onboard ferry)

    Included Activities

    • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre tour
    • Interislander Ferry journey across Cook Strait
    • Lunch onboard ferry
    Landmarks
    Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
    Cook Strait
    Queen Charlotte Sound
    Wellington Harbour
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  5. Day 5

    Wellington

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with fellow travelers)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner with fellow travelers

    Optional Activities

    • Te Papa Museum Introduction Tour
    • Explore Cuba Street cafes, bookstores, and shops
    • Visit Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary
    • Visit historic buildings
    • Visit botanical gardens
    Landmarks
    Te Papa Museum
    Cuba Street
    Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary
  6. Day 6

    Departure from Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast with fellow travelers)

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

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2026

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