Itinerary
This 10-day itinerary takes you on an adventure around the top of the south, featuring the Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine rail journeys.
Welcome to Christchurch! After collecting your luggage make your own way to your accommodation where you will spend the evening. The day is yours to explore the ‘Garden City’ at your leisure.
This morning, embark on a scenic journey along the South Island’s coastline aboard the Coastal Pacific. As you travel from Christchurch to Blenheim, relish the stunning ocean vistas from the cosy confines of your cabin. Upon reaching Blenheim, pick up your rental car and head to your overnight accommodation.
Spend the day exploring Blenheim how you choose, from walking tracks, wine tasting or a visit to the Marlborough Sounds, your day is full of opportunity to create long-lasting memories.
This morning, make your way to Nelson, where you’ll immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this city for the next few days. Enjoy a day of hiking in the Abel Tasman National Park or delve into the flourishing arts community within the city. The following two days are yours to explore Nelson how you choose.
Enjoy a scenic drive from Nelson to Westport this morning as you enter the South Island’s West Coast. Spend the rest of your afternoon exploring the scenery of Westport at your leisure.
Spend your morning driving from Westport to Greymouth where you will spend the next evening. After returning your rental car, the afternoon is yours to explore Greymouth at your leisure.
All aboard! Today marks the beginning of your TranzAlpine rail adventure. Sit back and soak in the panoramic and ever-changing vistas of the South Island from the comfort of your cabin as you journey across the landscape. Upon reaching Christchurch, make your own way to your accommodation, where you will be spending your last nights.
Today is yours to explore Christchurch at your leisure. Visit the markets or the arts centre, enjoy a tram ride around the city, or visit the botanic gardens and find out why it is called the ‘Garden City’.
Fit in some last-minute sightseeing this morning before you make your own way to the airport and prepare to depart on your next adventure.
