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Top of the South Tour

This 7 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

**Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week during the winter months. We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.

Begin your adventure in Christchurch. Famous for its heritage, you can explore this city by Tram, Punt, or Gondola! In the morning breathtaking moments are waiting as you travel through the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine train before arriving into Greymouth. If you're up for it, be sure to enjoy some brews at Monteiths on a Brewery tour. Next up is Nelson, known for its endless sunshine hours and beautiful mountain and ocean vistas. Unwind from your journey as the next day is a tour of the Nelson Lakes. Following sunny Nelson is a stop in Picton, home to Queen Charlotte Sound. Admire the beauty from one of Picton Harbor eateries and get ready for your next train journey in the morning. The Coastal Pacific will take you down the Eastern Coastline, keep a eye out as there is plenty of wildlife to be seen! Your adventure comes to an end back where you started in Christchurch, take the opportunity to explore the Botanical Gardens or one of the many Art Galleries.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 3 star.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private transfer Christchurch Domestic Airport to Accommodation with Christchurch Touring

Included activity: Christchurch Triple Pass - Tram, Punting and Gondola

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch CBD Accommodation to Christchurch Train Station with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth Scenic Plus with Great Journeys NZ

Included activity: Greymouth to Nelson by InterCity Coach

Included activity: Private Taxi Transfer - Nelson Coach Depot to Accommodation

Included activity: Cruise to Golden Bay Day Tour with Wine, Art & Wilderness - Lunch Included

Included activity: Nelson to Picton by Intercity Coach

Included activity: Picton Coach Stop to Picton Accommodation

Included activity: Picton Accommodation to Picton Train Station

Included activity: Coastal Pacific Train: Picton to Christchurch

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to Accommodation

Included activity: Private Transfer from Accommodation to Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

6 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Itinerary summary for: Top of the South Tour

Day 1: Arrive Christchurch and explore the city
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 2: Depart on the TranzApline through the Southern Alps to Greymouth
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

Day 3: Depart Greymouth for sunny Nelson
Accommodation: Tides Hotel (was Trailways Hotel)

Day 4: Discover the beauty of Nelson lakes
Accommodation: Tides Hotel (was Trailways Hotel)

Day 5: Journey through the hills to Picton
Accommodation: Edit Picton

Day 6: Follow the coast on the Coastal Pacific Train back to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 7: Depart Christchurch