Great Journeys New Zealand (KiwiRail) · Escorted tour (premium / small group)

Signature | Captivating Coast Tour

Signature | Captivating Coast Tour, a rail journey with Great Journeys New Zealand (KiwiRail)

Enjoy the full New Zealand experience on our 7-day tour, from Wellington to Christchurch, including our Coastal Pacific train journey and the iconic Interislander ferry.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Wellington (1 night)

    Explore Wellington

    Welcome to Wellington, New Zealand's capital. Check in, explore Te Papa Museum and Cuba Street. Welcome dinner with a welcome drink this evening.

  2. Day 2overnight: Blenheim, Marlborough (1 night)

    Crossing Cook Strait & wine country indulgence

    Interislander ferry crossing in the Premium Lounge, then a Marlborough wine tour with a three-course lunch at Allan Scott Wines Bistro.

  3. Day 3overnight: Marlborough Sounds (1 night)

    Aviation, art & arrival in the Sounds

    Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, then a scenic water taxi into the Marlborough Sounds resort with free leisure time.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Kaikōura (1 night)

    The Coastal Pacific scenic train

    Pāua Pearl Farm tour with a tasting, then board the Coastal Pacific Scenic Train to Kaikōura.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Christchurch (2 nights)

    Explore Kaikōura

    Dolphin Encounter experience in Kaikōura, then the Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus train continues to Christchurch, dinner and dessert included.

  6. Day 6overnight: Christchurch (2 nights)

    Explore Christchurch

    Hop-On Hop-Off Tram, a custom walking tour with a Great Journeys New Zealand guide, and dinner at Earl restaurant.

  7. Day 7

    Departing Christchurch

    Tour ends after a final breakfast; transfer to airport.

Included

  • Experienced tour director
  • Marlborough Wine Tour custom experience
  • Pāua Pearl Tour with pāua tasting
  • Dolphin Encounter in Kaikōura
  • Hop-on hop-off tram in Christchurch
  • Cook Strait ferry crossing in Premium Lounge
  • Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus
  • 5 breakfasts
  • 2 dinners
  • 1 meal on the train
  • 4-5 star hotel accommodation, twin share
  • Private coaches and shuttles (excluding airport arrival)
  • Porterage at selected locations

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