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Classic | Coastal Highlights Tour

6 days

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From Wellington to Christchurch

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Operator: Great Journeys New Zealand
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 - 35
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Christchurch City Tour
- Welcome Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Riverside Market
- Visit Christchurch Botanical Gardens
- Visit Christchurch Art Gallery
- Explore museums and city attractions
Landmarks
Riverside Market
Christchurch Botanical Gardens
Christchurch Art Gallery
Day 2
Christchurch to Kaikōura
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast on board Coastal Pacific Train with aromatic coffee service)
Included Activities
- Coastal Pacific Scenic Train Journey
- Breakfast on board train
Optional Activities
- Whale watching
- Albatross encounter
- Dolphin encounter
- Explore local artisan and gift shops
Landmarks
Kaikōura Railway Station
Day 3
Kaikōura to Marlborough
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coastal Pacific Scenic Train Journey
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wine tour in Marlborough
Landmarks
Kaikōura Railway Station
Day 4
Marlborough to Wellington
Meals
Lunch (Hearty seafaring lunch onboard Interislander Ferry)
Included Activities
- Cook Strait Ferry Crossing
- Hearty seafaring lunch onboard ferry
Optional Activities
- Explore Wellington city
Landmarks
Cook Strait
Queen Charlotte Sound
Day 5
Wellington
Meals
Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Te Papa Introduction Tour
- Explore Cuba Street cafes, bookstores, and shops
- Visit Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary
- Explore historic buildings
- Visit Wellington Botanic Gardens
- Coffee and culture experiences
Landmarks
Te Papa Tongarewa
Cuba Street
Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary
Wellington Botanic Gardens
Day 6
Departing Wellington
Meals
Breakfast (Final breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Final breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Wellington

Landmarks
Riverside Market
Christchurch Botanical Gardens
Christchurch Art Gallery

Landmarks
Kaikōura Railway Station

Landmarks
Kaikōura Railway Station

Landmarks
Cook Strait
Queen Charlotte Sound

Landmarks
Te Papa Tongarewa
Cuba Street
Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary
Wellington Botanic Gardens

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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Age Range

16 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

40%

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Classic | Coastal Highlights Tour

Itinerary

Christchurch

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Christchurch to Kaikōura

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kaikōura to Marlborough

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Marlborough to Wellington

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Wellington

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departing Wellington

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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What's Included

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