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Southeast Coastal Wildlife

This 8 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Queenstown.

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

Arrive in Christchurch, and spend the afternoon exploring the city. You'll journey to the quaint town of Oamaru before your evening experience at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, where you'll see the smallest penguins in the world. Next, you'll make your way to the city of Dunedin, also known for its architecture and wildlife. Another wildlife adventure awaits, this time from the sea on a wildlife cruise out of the Otago Harbour, spotting majestic Albatross and the stunning scenery of the area. The following day, arrive in the adventure capital of Queenstown, via the historic Taieri Gorge train. Explore Queenstown with a gondola ride and a gourmet BBQ dinner on the TSS Earnslaw. 

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: Christchurch to Oamaru by Intercity Coach

Included activity: Oamaru Penguins Premium Evening Viewing

Included activity: Oamaru to Dunedin by InterCity Coach

Included activity: Castle to Cruise Tour and Penguin Experience with Monarch

Included activity: Dunedin to Queenstown including Taieri Gorge Train with Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Included activity: Gondola Ride with Skyline Queenstown

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

Included activity: Private Transfer Queenstown Accommodation to Airport (LSQ)

1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: Southeast Coastal Wildlife

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation: Terra Vive Luxury Suites and Apartments

Day 2: A free day to explore the city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Terra Vive Luxury Suites and Apartments

Day 3: Enjoy your first penguin viewing today in Oamaru
Accommodation: The Old Confectionery Boutique Apartments

Day 4: Depart Oamaru for Dunedin
Accommodation: 858 George Street Motel

Day 5: A cruise and penguin experience awaits
Accommodation: 858 George Street Motel

Day 6: Dunedin to Queenstown via the historic Taieri Gorge Train
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 7: Explore Queenstown today
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 8: Haere rā – Depart from Queenstown