Kaikoura Whale Watch Tour from Christchurch including TranzCoastal Rail Journey
Provided by Viator
10.5 hours approx.
Departs: Christchurch, New Zealand
from
USD$323.85
Description
Spend the day getting close to nature on this Kaikoura Whale Watching tour from Christchurch. Travel by road through the rolling hill country of North Canterbury, enjoying the beauty of its rural pastoral scenes, to Kaikoura where mountains meet sea (approx 3-hours by coach). 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 arrival in Kaikoura you will be transferred to a whale watch tour by boat. On the tour you may view the giant sperm whale and often other whale species, dolphins, seals and the Royal Albatross. Following the tour, lunch has been arranged at the Craypot Cafe and Bar. There will be the opportunity this afternoon to visit a seal colony where fur seals may be viewed at close quarters . Return to Christchurch by train, the TranzCoastal is one of the world's most scenic train journeys. See wildlife and stunning rugged coastline in the comfort of your train carriage.On returning to Christchurchnbsp; a stop will be made at a North Canterbury vineyard where a wine tasting has been arranged before returning to your Christchurch hotel.Additional information
Inclusions
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Live commentary on board
- One way travel on TranzCoastal train (Kaikoura to Christchurch)
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Fur seal colony viewing
- North Canterbury vineyard visit and wine tasting
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions
- Gratuities (optional)
Kaikoura Whale Watch Tour including TranzCoastal Train from Christchurch to Kaikoura
Schedule details
Departure point
Tour departs from selected Christchurch hotels
Departure time
- 7:30am
Return details
Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:00pm
10.5 hours approx.
Departs: Christchurch, New Zealand
from
USD$323.85