Whales & National Parks

5 Days/ 4 Nights from $1,019 (Tour Code : T33)

An adventurous 5 days around the top of the South Island from Christchurch, including whale watching, beautiful national park tours and mountain train journeys ...

Day 1: Christchurch - Kaikoura
The Tranz Coastal train makes an early start through dry North Canterbury sheep country. Next it edges along the narrow coastal strip between the ocean and the rugged mountains to arrive in Kaikoura. Conditions permitting, you may like to take a cruise to see the whales and other marine life which feeds in this area. Overnight Kaikoura.

Day 2: Kaikoura - Blenheim - Nelson
Rejoin the Tranz Coastal train and turn inland to Blenheim, joining your coach, you journey past vineyards and orchards to Nelson. Stay two nights in Nelson.

Day 3: At Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park Tour
Your full-day excursion begins with a drive through orchard country to Motueka, then on to Kaiteriteri Beach to board your launch. You may choose to remain on board your launch for the duration of the cruise, or to disembark to walk part of the track, before meeting your launch again in a different bay.

Day 4: Nelson - Greymouth
Travel through the Buller Gorge to Westport and down the coast to the unique formations known as the Pancake Rocks. From here you will travel to your overnight destination Greymouth.

Day 5: Greymouth - Christchurch
The morning is at your leisure. This afternoon, board the renowned Tranz Alpine train adn travel through the lengthy Otira Tunnel, over Arthurs Pass and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.

Tour Inclusions:

*All tours are flexible. Extra nights and pre and post tour accommodation available.