Whale of a Time (Adventure Tour)

What's Included:
Return transport Christchurch to Christchurch  - 10 nights accommodation  - Coastal drive including Kaikoura seal colony - Abel Tasman day trip - Punakaiki rocks and blowholes - Scenic Truman Track -  View greenstone carving in Hokitika  - Majestic Milford Sound day trip and cruise  - The original bungy site at historic Kawerau Bridge - Full day at leisure in Queenstown  - Drive through Kahurangi, Paparoa, Westland, Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks - Mackenzie Country and views of Mt Cook.

Day 1: Christchurch - Kaikoura
This morning will we will pick you up from your arranged location. Then we motor through north Canterbury before reaching the coast.  You get the chance to view endangered mammals at a seal colony, before arriving in the unique town of Kaikoura.  In the afternoon – make the most of the bountiful marine life in the area by joining a whale watching expedition or swim with a pod of dusky dolphins.

Day 2: Kaikoura - Nelson
Drive through Blenheim before arriving in Picton, where you will drop off and collect passengers from the Interisland ferry. Then travel past vast grape-growing areas before arriving in the relaxed town of Nelson, known for its unique atmosphere and dynamic population of local artists.

Day 3: Abel Tasman National Park
Travel on the coach from Nelson to Abel Tasman National Park, where you will board the boat and cruise through crystal clear water.  You will disembark at either Bark Bay or Torrent Bay, and walk along golden sand and pristine native bush, before meeting the coach and returning to Nelson.

Day 4: Nelson - Greymouth
The scenery will change as you reach the rugged West Coast.  Walk along Truman Track through stunning native bush to a deserted beach, before visiting the incredible pancake rocks at Punakaiki.

Day 5: Greymouth - Franz Josef
Witness greenstone carving in Hokitika before travelling to Franz Josef.  You will arrive in time to either take part in half day glacier hike, or a heli hike to fresh powder snow at the top of the glacier. Alternatively, walk through native bush or kayak on a nearby lake.

Day 6: Franz Josef - Queenstown
Travel through some of New Zealand’s most idyllic scenery – Lakes Hawea and Wanaka, and past the orchards and vineyards of Central Otago, before arriving in Queenstown, where the adventure activities on offer are limitless. Get moving!

Day 7: Milford Sound Day Excursion
Travel along one of New Zealand’s most beautiful roads before reaching Milford and taking a cruise through the fiords – viewing amazing valleys, waterfalls and wildlife.  This is an amazing day trip at any time of the year – each day shows off different and spectacular views of one of the most untouched areas in the world.

Day 8: In Queenstown
Spend the day trying out some of the huge range of activities on offer in ‘the adventure capital of the world’

Day 9: Queenstown - Dunedin
Pass through former goldfields to Dunedin, where you can either visit the Speight’s Brewery or Cadbury World. Another option is to join a wildlife tour to Otago Peninsula and see yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals and Royal albatross.

Day 10: Dunedin - Tekapo
Travel through stunning MacKenzie country, past Lakes Benmore, Ruataniwha and Pukaki, which on clear days offer stunning reflections of Aoraki Mt Cook and the Southern Alps.   After arriving in tranquil Lake Tekapo, visit some of New Zealand’s most photogenic spots –the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Collie dog statue on the lakeside.

Day 11: Tekapo - Christchurch
Journey through the foothills of the Southern Alps. Arrive in Christchurch in the early afternoon where you can visit the international Antarctic centre, go punting on the Avon, or hit the shops.