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Southern Beach Explorer

This 9 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Start your adventure in Christchurch, exploring by Tram, Punt, or Gondola before boarding the Coastal Pacific Train to Kaikoura. Savour fresh seafood and maybe swim with dusky dolphins in their natural habitat. The next morning, take the train to Picton, the gateway to Queen Charlotte Sound. Explore the coastal town or opt for a dolphin cruise. The following day, enjoy a guided walk with Wilderness Guides, learning about the region’s history and wildlife. Travel by coach to sunny Nelson, then spend a day discovering Abel Tasman National Park’s golden beaches, breathtaking views, and  Māori heritage. Continue to the stunning West Coast before ending your journey with a scenic ride on the iconic TranzAlpine Train back to Christchurch. Haere rā!

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

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

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

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

Included activity: Private Transfer Accommodation to Christchurch Train Station with Christchurch Touring

Included activity: Coastal Pacific Train: Christchurch to Kaikoura

Included activity: Swimming with the Dolphins with Encounter Kaikoura

Included activity: Coastal Pacific Train: Kaikoura to Picton

Included activity: Full Day Guided Walk in Queen Charlotte Sound with Wilderness Guides - Lunch Included

Included activity: Picton to Nelson by Intercity Coach

Included activity: Private Transfer

Included activity: Abel Tasman Water and Walk Tour with Wine, Art & Wilderness - Lunch Included

Included activity: Nelson to Greymouth by InterCity Coach

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Plus Addon - KiwiRail

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

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

2 lunches

Itinerary summary for: Southern Beach Explorer

Day 1: Kia Ora! Arrive to Christchurch and Explore the City
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 2: Climb aboard the Coastal Pacific Train and Arrive in Kaikoura
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 3: All aboard the Coastal Pacific Train to Picton
Accommodation: Harbour View Motel

Day 4: Soak up the coast at Queen Charlotte Sound
Accommodation: Harbour View Motel

Day 5: Welcome to Nelson
Accommodation: The Sails Motel Nelson

Day 6: Discover the beauty of Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation: The Sails Motel Nelson

Day 7: Journey to the breathtaking West Coast
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

Day 8: Return to Christchurch aboard the iconic TranzAlpine Train.
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 9: Haere rā, Depart Christchurch