Itinerary
| Day 1: Wellington - Picton - Kaikoura |
Highlights:
- 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 |
Highlights:
- morning whale watch cruise
- sperm and humpback whales, orca, dusky and hectors dolphins
- seabirds, including albatross and other unique ocean wildlife
- remainder of afternoon at leisure
| Day 3: Kaikoura - Christchurch |
Highlights:
- morning at leisure
- afternoon travel through Waipara wine growing region
- flat, sprawling Canterbury Plains, fringed by the Southern Alps
Fares and Pricing: Season 1
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Tour Code: TW33 |
Hotel |
Motel |
Hostel |
Farmstay |
Overnight cruise / ensuite |
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Self Drive - Small Car |
Share Twin |
$644
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$603
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Single |
$1030
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$949
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Self Drive - Medium Car |
Share Twin |
$662
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$621
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Single |
$1067
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$985
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Self Drive - Large Car |
Share Twin |
$695
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$654
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Single |
$1133
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$1052
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| Prices valid from 1 April 2010
to 31 March 2011
and are priced per person
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Includes:
- rental car travel as per itinerary
- rental car option - 3 days' hire unlimited kms & insurance
- 2 night's accommodation as selected
- Kaikoura whale watch cruise
- inter-island ferry crossing
Accommodation Directory:
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Location - Kaikoura |
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White Morph Motor Lodge or similar |
| Motel |
Blue Seas Motel or similar |
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