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Start and end in Christchurch

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Gold Operator: Wild Kiwi
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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 - 14
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Start point
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (The Wyndham Hotel, 07:15 - 07:15)
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine Scenic Train Journey
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowhole Walk
Landmarks
Pancake Rocks
Blowholes
Day 2
Punakaiki
Punakaiki
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Kayaking through Paparoa National Park limestone valley
- Coastal rainforest exploration
- Limestone caves exploration
- Pristine beaches exploration
- Rugged coastline walks
- Leisurely coastal walks
Landmarks
Paparoa National Park
Day 3
Punakaiki - Abel Tasman
Punakaiki - Abel Tasman
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Kimi Ora Eco Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ohau Point Seal Colonies
- Cape Foulwind Seal Colonies
Optional Activities
- Seal colony visits
- Scenic viewpoint stops
- Lighthouse visits
- Local town exploration
Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Ohau Point Seal Colony
Cape Foulwind Seal Colony
Nelson Lakes
Day 4
Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Kimi Ora Eco Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park
Optional Activities
- Kayaking along golden shores
- Hiking the coastal track
- Canyoning
- Skydiving
- Peaceful beach walks
- Native wildlife spotting (Tui, Tuatara)
Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Day 5
Abel Tasman to Marlborough
Abel Tasman to Marlborough
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch & Wine Tasting in Marlborough)
Accommodation
Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Lunch & Wine Tasting in Marlborough
Landmarks
Marlborough Wine Region
Day 6
Marlborough to Kaikoura
Marlborough to Kaikoura
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Kaikoura Coastline, Famed for its Marine Wildlife
Optional Activities
- Seal spotting
- Whale-watching
- Dolphin spotting
Landmarks
Kaikoura
Day 7
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Kaikoura to Christchurch
End point
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (The Wyndham Hotel/ Christchurch Airport, 16:00 - 16:30)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Seal spotting
- Whale-watching tour
- Swimming with dolphins
Landmarks
Kaikoura

Landmarks
Pancake Rocks
Blowholes

Landmarks
Paparoa National Park

Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Ohau Point Seal Colony
Cape Foulwind Seal Colony
Nelson Lakes

Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park

Landmarks
Marlborough Wine Region

Landmarks
Kaikoura

Landmarks
Kaikoura

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Guide
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Insurance
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Scenic Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 5
Kimi Ora Eco Resort (or similar)
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Sudima Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 6

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Rating: 4.7 (218 reviews)
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4.7

Harriet5.0•May 2026
What an absolutely AMAZING trip! Firstly the tour guides Ben and Tom were incredible. I’ve done tours before and by...
What an absolutely AMAZING trip! Firstly the tour guides Ben and Tom were incredible. I’ve done tours before and by far these guys are the best. They knew NZ inside out, had facts to share throughout the journey, were highly personable, great fun and highly responsible at the same time. The group size was great for getting to know everyone. I really enjoyed the stop back in Christchurch as we all went out for dinner and watched the rugby. The tour pace was great, lots of opportunities for activities and photos. Hostels were also to a high standard with hot tubs in some of them. I have made some true friends on this trip and cannot recommend the company more highly.Show more
BOWEN5.0•February 2026
telli is sooooo great！perfect trip.love wild kiwi
Eva5.0•January 2026
Excellent tour with best guide/driver Tom! Many highlights and impossible to rate them. But if you like The lord of...
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