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Signature | A Coastal Epicurean Experience

7 days
From Wellington to Christchurch
5.0
1 traveler review

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Food & Culinary
Savor the world one bite at a time
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

    Wellington

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a renowned Wellington restaurant, savoring culinary delights that reflect the vibrant flavors of New Zealand)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at a renowned Wellington restaurant
    Landmarks
    Wellington
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  2. Day 2

    Marlborough Sounds

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast and complimentary bar service in Premium Lounge aboard Interislander ferry), Lunch (Packed lunch onboard Mailboat Cruise), Dinner (Three-course dinner at Portage Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Interislander ferry crossing with Premium Lounge access
    • Mailboat Cruise with Beachcomber Cruises through Marlborough Sounds
    • Three-course dinner at Portage Resort
    Landmarks
    Cook Strait
    Marlborough Sounds
    Picton
  3. Day 3

    Picton

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Portage Resort with view into Kenepuru Sound), Lunch (Three-course lunch menu at Allan Scott Wines Bistro accompanied by glass of wine with main meal)

    Included Activities

    • Paua Pearl Farm Tour with morning tea and Paua tastings
    • Three-course lunch at Allan Scott Wines Bistro with glass of wine
    • Tastings at two additional wineries
    • Visit to Makana Boutique Chocolate Factory

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at local Picton restaurants (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Kenepuru Sound
    Paua Pearl Farm
    Allan Scott Wines Bistro
    Makana Boutique Chocolate Factory
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  4. Day 4

    Picton to Kaikōura

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Picton), Lunch (Light lunch aboard Coastal Pacific train), Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea aboard Coastal Pacific train), Dinner (Dinner at a renowned Kaikōura restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus train journey with light lunch and afternoon tea
    • Dinner at a renowned Kaikōura restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Picton during free morning
    Landmarks
    Picton
    Coastal Pacific Train Route
    Kaikōura
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  5. Day 5

    Kaikōura

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Kaikōura), Dinner (Dinner and drinks aboard Coastal Pacific train Scenic Plus package)

    Included Activities

    • Dolphin viewing with Encounter Kaikōura
    • Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus train journey with dinner and drinks

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Kaikōura town and waterfront during free afternoon
    • Lunch at local eateries (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Kaikōura
    Encounter Kaikōura
    Christchurch
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  6. Day 6

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at accommodation), Dinner (Dinner at a renowned Christchurch restaurant with tour group)

    Included Activities

    • Cultural food walking tour of Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Quake City Museum
    • Visit to Ravenscar Museum
    • Punting along the Avon River
    • Riding the iconic Christchurch trams
    • Gondola ascent for panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Christchurch
    Quake City Museum
    Ravenscar Museum
    Avon River
    Christchurch Gondola
    Canterbury Plains
    Southern Alps
  7. Day 7

    Departing Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Landmarks
    Christchurch

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Rating
5(1 review)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
33%
Cancellation policy

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  • Colleen
    March 18th, 2026
    Overall a great trip with a wonderful tour leader. Everything went smoothly once the tour began. It would have been...
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