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6 Days in Christchurch: Explore Kaikoura, Arthur's Pass & Mt Cook with Guided Day Tours

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Start and end in Christchurch

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Operator: East Gate Tours LTD
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 1 - 15
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch
Start point
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Arrival Transfer )
Accommodation
Hotel (Fable Christchurch Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore nearby attractions in Christchurch
Day 2
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Meals
Lunch, Snack
Accommodation
Hotel (Fable Christchurch Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Small-group guided tour to Kaikoura
- Roundtrip transportation from Christchurch
- Wildlife viewing in Kaikoura
Optional Activities
- Additional activities available during the day tour (admission not included unless pre-ordered)
Landmarks
Kaikoura
Kaikoura Ranges
Day 3
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass via Castle Hill
Meals
Lunch, Snack (Local Kiwi snacks)
Accommodation
Hotel (Fable Christchurch Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Small-group guided tour of Arthur's Pass National Park
- Travel on Great Alpine Highway through Southern Alps
- Stop at scenic photo spots
Optional Activities
- Jetboat ride for an action-packed tour
- Forest walk to see waterfall
Landmarks
Arthur's Pass National Park
Castle Hill
Southern Alps
Day 4
Christchurch
Accommodation
Hotel (Fable Christchurch Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Botanic Gardens
- Punt ride along Avon River
- Explore modern architecture and historical buildings
- Visit Christchurch Art Gallery
- Visit Canterbury Museum
- Explore Cashmere Hills for panoramic city views
- Walk in Hagley Park
- Visit cafes, shops, and local markets
Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Avon River
Christchurch Art Gallery
Canterbury Museum
Cashmere Hills
Hagley Park
Day 5
Christchurch to Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo
Meals
Lunch, Snack (Kiwi snacks)
Accommodation
Hotel (Fable Christchurch Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Aoraki/Mt Cook
- View of Haupapa/Tasman Glacier
- Explore Lake Tekapo
- Stop at Fairlie Bakehouse for famous meat pies
Landmarks
Aoraki/Mt Cook
Haupapa/Tasman Glacier
Lake Tekapo
Fairlie Bakehouse
Day 6
Christchurch
End point
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Departure transfer)

Landmarks
Kaikoura
Kaikoura Ranges

Landmarks
Arthur's Pass National Park
Castle Hill
Southern Alps

Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Avon River
Christchurch Art Gallery
Canterbury Museum
Cashmere Hills
Hagley Park

Landmarks
Aoraki/Mt Cook
Haupapa/Tasman Glacier
Lake Tekapo
Fairlie Bakehouse

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Flights
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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6 Days in Christchurch: Explore Kaikoura, Arthur's Pass & Mt Cook with Guided Day Tours

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Christchurch

Optional Activities

Christchurch to Kaikoura

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Christchurch to Arthur's Pass via Castle Hill

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Christchurch

Optional Activities

Christchurch to Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo

Included Activities

Christchurch

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