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A white sandbar separates a deep blue ocean from a turquoise tidal lagoon and forest.
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Coastal Trails & Rails

Christchurch

Christchurch

10 days, 9 nights

Independent Coach Tours

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Tour overview

Trace the rugged eastern coastline by rail before diving into the tranquil beauty of the South Island’s sunniest regions. This tour balances the historic charm of Akaroa with the spectacular marine life of Kaikoura and the South Island's finest coastal tracks. From the deep blues of the Marlborough Sounds to the golden sands of Nelson, you will experience a perfect harmony of scenic transit and active discovery.

Tour highlights & inclusions

10 days / 9 nights
9 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Christchurch

Christchurch

Hotel 4 star
  • Coastal Pacific Train: Christchurch to Kaikoura
  • Whale Watch Kaikōura Ocean's Cabin
  • Coastal Pacific Train: Kaikoura to Picton

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Trip itinerary

Welcome to Christchurch City

New Zealand's garden city is steadily being transformed into a vibrant urban destination. Encompassing a large green belt, it is known for its wide tree lined avenues and lush gardens. A great way to explore the city or easy way to see the sights or ride the historic trams across town to the renowned botanic gardens and the unique cardboard Transitional Cathedral, that's right it is built of cardboard!

People sitting on concrete steps by a river with modern buildings and a blue tram in the background.

Accommodation

Exterior of a modern hotel building with glass windows reflecting sunset sky and a car parked outside.
Sudima Christchurch City

Activities

Tour highlights

Train moving along beach coastline with mountains and ocean in the background.

Coastal Pacific Train: Christchurch to Kaikoura

Two whale watching boats on ocean with mountain range in background under clear sky.

Whale Watch Kaikōura Ocean's Cabin

Coastal Pacific train traveling along a railway beside the ocean and green hills under a cloudy sky.

Coastal Pacific Train: Kaikoura to Picton

Two men flexing their arms on a hilltop with a blue lake and forested mountains behind them.

Full Day Guided Walk in Queen Charlotte Sound - Lunch Included

InterCity double-decker bus moving on a road with trees alongside under a clear blue sky.

Picton to Nelson by Intercity Coach

Two hikers walking on a suspension bridge over a green river amid dense forest.

Abel Tasman Water and Walk Tour - Includes Lunch

InterCity double-decker bus moving on a road with trees alongside under a clear blue sky.

Nelson to Christchurch via Blenheim

Green garden tour vehicle driving past red flowers with passengers inside on a sunny day.

Christchurch Botanic Gardens tour

Additional inclusions

Private transfer Christchurch Domestic Airport to Accommoation

Christchurch City to Akaroa Half Day Trip

Private Transfer Accommodation to Christchurch Train Station

Shared Transfer from Kaikoura Accommodation to Railway Station

Picton Train Station to Picton Accommodation

Picton Accommodation to Picton Coach Stop

Private Transfer

Private transfer Lichfield St stop to your accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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