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Duration
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Adventure — Food & wine — Hot pools & health spas — Nature & wildlife
11 Days — 1400 km
Christchurch - Canterbury > Kaikoura > Marlborough
Experience a blend of history, adventure, wildlife and the spectacular outdoors on this 11 day loop from Christchurch to Nelson and back. Travel Akaroa and Kaikōura for whale watching and on to the world-famous Marlborough wine region. Find out more.
Adventure — Nature & wildlife
9 Days — 950 km
Christchurch > Dunedin > Queenstown
Explore highlights of the southern part of the South Island on this 9-day itinerary travelling from Christchurch to Queenstown via Dunedin and Milford Sound. Stop in Oamaru and Arrowtown. Find out more about this getaway,
Nature & wildlife
5 Days — 348 km
Picton > Kaikoura > Christchurch
The Coastal Pacific™ train trip is one of the great journeys of New Zealand, transporting you by rail between Picton and Christchurch. Take your time and book a stop over for a couple of days to explore, Picton, Kaikōura and Christchurch. Find out more.
Food & wine — Nature & wildlife — Water activities
6 Days — 235 km
Nelson Tasman > Motueka > St Arnaud
This 6-day fly-fishing itinerary starts and finishes in sunny Nelson, famous for its relaxed living and long golden beaches.