New Zealand Vacation Planners

  
 

Daily departures - Self drive

From New Zealand’s political heartland, take a 3 ½ hour cruise from Wellington to the spectacular South Island of New Zealand.  The cruise across Cook Strait and through the Marlborough Sounds is a highlight in itself.

You have the choice of New Zealand full service hotel accommodation or self catering motel accommodation. Choose what suits your holiday budget and style.

You can self drive with your own New Zealand rental car (choice of 3 car types)  Select the New Zealand transport that you prefer.

Simply refer to the price panels to see the accommodation and transport price options and sightseeing inclusions.

 

Duration 3 Days
Tour code TW33

Itinerary

   Day 1: Wellington - Picton - Kaikoura
optional sightseeing 
  • morning scenic ferry cruise across Wellington Harbour and Cook Strait
  • idyllic, bush clad beauty of the Marlborough Sounds
  • arrive Picton on the harbour
  • wine growing district of Blenheim
  • rolling hills, snow capped alps to the rugged coastline
  • watch for fur seals basking on the rocks
  • Kaikoura, rich marine environment
  • remainder of the day free to walk the beach, view the fur seals and birdlife

 

   Day 2: Kaikoura - Whale Watching
optional sightseeing 
  • morning whale watch cruise
  • sperm and humpback whales, orca, dusky and hectors dolphins
  • seabirds, including albatross and other unique ocean wildlife
  • afternoon travel through Waipara wine growing region
  • flat, sprawling Canterbury Plains, fringed by the Southern Alps
   Day 3:  Kaikoura - Christchurch  
  • morning at leisure in Kaikoura
  • afternoon travel through prosperous farming foothills surrounding Cheviot
  • the Waipara region swathed in vineyards
  • wineries & cafes en route
  • cafes, arts precint and River Avon of Christchurch

 

Extra days available on request. Can be travelled in reverse.

Fares and Pricing:

Tour Code: TW33  
Hotel
Motel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Self Drive - Small
Share Twin
$644
$603
 
 
Single
$1030
$949
 
Self Drive - Medium
Share Twin
$662
$621
 
 
Single
$1027
$985
 
Self Drive - Large
Share Twin
$695
$654
 
 
Single
$1133
$1052
 
(10% discount for travel completed between 01 May - 30 Sept)
Prices valid to 30 September 2010 and are priced per person

 

Includes:

  • rental car travel as per itinerary
  • rental car option - 3 days' hire unlimited kms & insurance
  • 2 night's accommodation as selected
  • Kaikoura whale watch cruise

 

Accommodation Directory

  Location - Kaikoura  
  Hotel White Morph Motor Lodge or similar  
  Motel Blue Seas Motel or similar    
       

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