1 Day Kaikoura Whale Watch & Coastal Pacific Train Journey

Tour Itinerary

Spend your day getting close to nature. Travel by the Coastal Pacific train through the rolling hill country of North Canterbury, enjoying the beauty of its rural pastoral scenes, to Kaikoura where mountains meet sea. Kaikoura is world renowned for the variety of marine mammals which can be seen, not least of all the giant sperm whales and the acrobatic Dusky Dolphins.

On your arrival in Kaikoura you will be transferred to your whale watch tour. In the afternoon you will visit a seal colony where fur seals may be viewed at close quarters.

After your encounter with the giants of the sea, return to Kaikoura for lunch (own expence), and travel back to Christchurch via a fur seal colony and a Canterbury vineyard.

Tour Inclusions:

• Coastal Pacific train journey from Christchurch to Kaikoura, coach transport on return
• Whale Watch Tour - a fantastic unique marine experience
• Lunch at the Aromas Cafe & Restaurant (own expence)
• Visit a fur seal colony on the rocky shores which surround Kaikoura. This stop provides a great photo opportunity
• Wine tasting has been arranged for your pleasure at one of North Canterbury's fine vineyards, during your return journey to Christchurch
• Price includes hotel pick-up and admissions

Tour Departures:

• Frequency: Daily. All year round
• Departure Point: From selected centrally located accomodation
• Departure Time: Collected 7:30am - 8:00am
• Duration: 11 hours approximately
• Return Details: Tour concludes at 6:30pm - 7:00pm, Copthorne Central Hotel, Christchurch
• Closed: Christmas Day

Children's Prices:

Children under 3 years are not permitted on the boats. Child prices for day tours apply to children aged 3-13 years (inclusive) and are generally 50% of the adult price.

Important Information:

• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel.
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability.
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
• Complete operator information, including opening times and local contact telephone numbers are included on your e-voucher.

General Information:

• Experienced driver-guides providing commentary.
• Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off service from inner city hotels. Pick-up and drop-off details must be advised at the time of booking.

Enhance Your Visit To New Zealand:

If you are interested in one of our independent coach tours, escorted coach tours or self drive tours and have day or two up your sleeve, why not add this trip to your visit? Simply let us know when you enquire about your other tour and we will include this trip in our quote.

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