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Top of the South

Departs Daily

 

Includes • Whale Watching cruise • Wine tasting tour • Punakaiki Rocks • Tranz Alpine Train (SIC only)

 

DAY 1 - ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH

On arrival in Christchurch, ‘The Garden City’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and  privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.

DAY 2 - CHRISTCHURCH – KAIKOURA

Travel through North Canterbury before turning towards the coast and arriving in Kaikoura, a town steeped in  Maori history and legend. Enjoy a Whale Watch experience by boat (weather permitting). You will have the opportunity to view the magnificent Sperm Whale as well as New Zealand’s own tiny Hectors Dolphin, Fur Seals and Royal Albatross. (B)

DAY 3 - KAIKOURA - BLENHEIM

A leisurely start this morning before you continue north to Blenheim, the centre of the Marlborough region and New Zealand’s most famous wine growing area. This afternoon you will take a tour of some of the area’s award-winning wineries. (B)

DAY 4 - BLENHEIM – NELSON

This morning is at leisure to wander around Blenheim and experience a vibrant town in rural New Zealand. This  afternoon you will travel through to Nelson for the evening. (B)

DAY 5 - NELSON

At leisure to enjoy Nelson. Optional activities include a day excursion to Abel Tasman National Park or enjoy a visit to one of the many wineries in the region. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

DAY 6 - NELSON – PUNAKAIKI

Travel across hill country today through the Buller Gorge to Westport and down the coast to the famous Punakaiki Pancake Rocks. (B)

DAY 7 - PUNAKAIKI – GREYMOUTH – CHRISTCHURCH

A short journey today to reach the town of Greymouth. Board the Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach passengers  only) and travel through the rainforest of the West Coast to reach Arthur’s Pass National Park and the Southern Alps, before descending through the rugged gorges of the Waimakariri and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. (B)

DAY 8 - DEPARTURE DAY

Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your Kiwiway Vacation! (B)


Kiwiway Recommendation: Join this tour with Kiwiway 'Bottom of the South' tour to cover the whole of the South Island in detail.

 

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Seat In Coach
From: 1 Oct 2011 - To: 30 Apr 2012
Tour Code: RTSC
Standard Superior First Class
Single $2,879 $3,179 $3,634
Twin $1,993 $2,123 $2,353
Triple $1,827 $1,920 $2,084


Self Drive
From: 1 Oct 2011 - To: 30 Apr 2012
Tour Code: RTSS
TOUR PRICES PER PERSON NZ $
Standard Superior First Class
PAX SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP
Group B - Compact
1 $2,875 $3,175 $3,630
2 $2,542 $1,698 $2,842 $1,828 $3,297 $2,058
3 $2,431 $1,587 $1,421 $2,731 $1,717 $1,514 $3,186 $1,947 $1,678
Group C - Intermediate
1 $2,922 $3,221 $3,677
2 $2,566 $1,721 $2,865 $1,851 $3,321 $2,082
3 $2,447 $1,602 $1,436 $2,747 $1,733 $1,529 $3,202 $1,963 $1,694
4 $2,388 $1,543 $1,377 $2,687 $1,673 $1,470 $3,143 $1,904 $1,634
Group D - Full Size
1 $3,107 $3,407 $3,862
2 $2,658 $1,814 $2,958 $1,944 $3,413 $2,174
3 $2,509 $1,664 $1,498 $2,809 $1,795 $1,591 $3,264 $2,025 $1,756
4 $2,434 $1,589 $1,423 $2,734 $1,720 $1,516 $3,189 $1,950 $1,681
Group P - Minivan
4 $2,533 $1,688 $1,522 $2,832 $1,818 $1,615 $3,288 $2,049 $1,779
5 $2,468 $1,623 $1,457 $2,768 $1,754 $1,550 $3,223 $1,984 $1,715
6 $2,425 $1,580 $1,414 $2,725 $1,711 $1,507 $3,180 $1,941 $1,672
7 $2,394 $1,550 $1,383 $2,694 $1,680 $1,476 $3,149 $1,910 $1,641
Seat In Coach
From: 1 May 2012 - To: 30 Sep 2012
Tour Code: RTSC
Standard Superior First Class
Single $2,596 $2,849 $3,143
Twin $1,812 $1,941 $2,085
Triple $1,695 $1,796 $1,891


Self Drive
From: 1 May 2012 - To: 30 Sep 2012
Tour Code: RTSS
TOUR PRICES PER PERSON NZ $
Standard Superior First Class
PAX SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP
Group B Compact
1 $2,477 $2,731 $3,024
2 $2,223 $1,490 $2,477 $1,619 $2,770 $1,762
3 $2,139 $1,405 $1,288 $2,392 $1,534 $1,389 $2,686 $1,678 $1,484
Group C Intermediate
1 $2,538 $2,792 $3,085
2 $2,254 $1,520 $2,507 $1,650 $2,801 $1,793
3 $2,159 $1,425 $1,309 $2,413 $1,555 $1,410 $2,706 $1,698 $1,504
4 $2,112 $1,378 $1,261 $2,365 $1,507 $1,362 $2,659 $1,651 $1,457
Group D Full Size
1 $2,624 $2,877 $3,171
2 $2,297 $1,563 $2,550 $1,692 $2,844 $1,836
3 $2,188 $1,454 $1,337 $2,441 $1,583 $1,438 $2,735 $1,727 $1,533
4 $2,133 $1,399 $1,283 $2,387 $1,529 $1,384 $2,680 $1,672 $1,478
Group P MInivan
4 $2,243 $1,510 $1,393 $2,497 $1,639 $1,494 $2,790 $1,782 $1,589
5 $2,189 $1,455 $1,338 $2,442 $1,584 $1,439 $2,736 $1,728 $1,534
6 $2,152 $1,418 $1,302 $2,406 $1,548 $1,402 $2,699 $1,691 $1,497
7 $2,126 $1,392 $1,276 $2,380 $1,522 $1,376 $2,673 $1,665 $1,471
Seat In Coach
From: 1 Oct 2012 - To: 30 Apr 2013
Tour Code: RTSC
Standard Superior First Class
Single $3,081 $3,402 $3,889
Twin $2,132 $2,272 $2,518
Triple $1,955 $2,054 $2,230


Self Drive
From: 1 Oct 2012 - To: 30 Apr 2013
Tour Code: RTSS
TOUR PRICES PER PERSON NZ $
Standard Superior First Class
PAX SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP
Group B Compact
1 $3,076 $3,397 $3,884
2 $2,720 $1,817 $3,041 $1,956 $3,528 $2,202
3 $2,602 $1,698 $1,520 $2,922 $1,837 $1,620 $3,409 $2,084 $1,796
Group C Intermediate
1 $3,126 $3,447 $3,934
2 $2,745 $1,841 $3,066 $1,981 $3,553 $2,227
3 $2,618 $1,714 $1,537 $2,939 $1,854 $1,636 $3,426 $2,100 $1,812
4 $2,555 $1,651 $1,473 $2,876 $1,790 $1,573 $3,363 $2,037 $1,749
Group D Full Size
1 $3,325 $3,645 $4,132
2 $2,844 $1,941 $3,165 $2,080 $3,652 $2,327
3 $2,684 $1,781 $1,603 $3,005 $1,920 $1,702 $3,492 $2,167 $1,879
4 $2,604 $1,701 $1,523 $3,925 $1,840 $1,622 $3,412 $2,086 $1,799
Group P MInivan
4 $2,710 $1,806 $1,628 $3,031 $1,946 $1,728 $3,518 $2,192 $1,904
5 $2,641 $1,737 $1,559 $2,962 $1,877 $1,659 $3,449 $2,123 $1,835
6 $2,595 $1,691 $1,513 $2,915 $1,830 $1,613 $2,403 $2,077 $1,789
7 $2,562 $1,658 $1,480 $2,883 $1,798 $1,580 $3,370 $2,044 $1,756
 
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Inclusions

  • Accommodation at the level chosen, subject to availability at time of reservation
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Sightseeing entry fees as specified in the itinerary
  • Arrival documents
  • 15% Goods and Services Tax

 

For Seat in Coach Passengers:

  • Meet and Greet and arrival transfer by private vehicle
  • Remainder of transportation by seat in coach with English speaking driver/guide

 

For Self Drive Passengers:

  • Transport by self drive rental vehicle including unlimited kms
  • Standard motor vehicle insurance and applicable vehicle pickup fees
  • Any additional drivers added to the policy on collection of the vehicle

Exclusions

  • International or domestic airfares
  • Airport departure taxes (if applicable)
  • Any items or services not specified in the itinerary above
  • Pre-registration or late check-out of rooms
  • Gratuities
  • Personal items

Self Drive:

  • Refundable rental insurance bond
  • Optional extra insurances to reduce your vehicle excess
  • Fuel charges

 

 
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