New Zealand Vacation Planners

  
 

Daily departures - Self drive and coach options

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, self catering motel accommodation or New Zealand budget hostel 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) or opt to travel by first class scheduled coach services. 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 - Christchurch
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

 

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

Fares and Pricing:

Tour Code: TW33  
Hotel
Motel
Hostel
Seat-in-Coach
Share Twin
$625
$585
$493
 
Single
$867
$785
$603
Self Drive - Small
Share Twin
$644
$603
$511
 
Single
$1030
$949
$766
Self Drive - Medium
Share Twin
$662
$621
$530
 
Single
$1067
$985
$803
Self Drive - Large
Share Twin
$695
$654
$563
 
Single
$1133
$1052
$869
(10% discount for travel completed between 01 May - 30 Sept )
Prices valid from 01 June 2008 to 30 September 2009 and are priced per person

 

Includes:

  • coach or rental car travel as per itinerary
  • rental car option - 2 days' hire unlimited kms & insurance
  • coach option - transfers within itinerary
  • 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    
  Hostel Dusky Lodge or similar    

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