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Coastal Trails & Rails

This 10 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Trace the rugged eastern coastline by rail before diving into the tranquil beauty of the South Island’s sunniest regions. This tour balances the historic charm of Akaroa with the spectacular marine life of Kaikoura and the South Island's finest coastal tracks. From the deep blues of the Marlborough Sounds to the golden sands of Nelson, you will experience a perfect harmony of scenic transit and active discovery.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

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

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

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

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

Included activity: Christchurch Botanic Gardens tour

Included activity: Christchurch City to Akaroa Half Day Trip

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

Included activity: Coastal Pacific Train: Christchurch to Kaikoura

Included activity: Ocean's Cabin with Whale Watch Kaikōura

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Kaikoura Accommodation to Railway Station with Kaikoura Shuttles

Included activity: Coastal Pacific Train: Kaikoura to Picton

Included activity: Picton Train Station to Picton Accommodation

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

Included activity: Picton Accommodation to Picton Coach Stop with Picton Shuttles

Included activity: Private Transfer

Included activity: Picton to Nelson by Intercity Coach

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

Included activity: Nelson to Christchurch via Blenheim by Intercity Coach

Included activity: Private transfer Lichfield Street Bus Station to your accommodation with Christchurch Touring

9 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Itinerary summary for: Coastal Trails & Rails

Day 1: Arrive in Christchurch, the Garden City
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 2: French Flair and Coastal Views in Akaroa
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 3: Rail to Kaikoura
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 4: All Aboard the Coastal Pacific Train to Picton
Accommodation: Edit Picton

Day 5: Walking the Iconic Queen Charlotte Track
Accommodation: Edit Picton

Day 6: Welcome to Sunny Nelson
Accommodation: Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Day 7: Discover the Beauty of Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation: Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Day 8: Explore Nelson
Accommodation: Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Day 9: Final Evening in Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 10: Haere rā, Depart Christchurch