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Seal sleeping peacefully on a wooden boardwalk near green plants.
Adventure

Coastal Explorer

Queenstown

Christchurch

15 days, 14 nights

Road Trips

From: $4,781 pp

Trip overview

Starting in Queenstown, the adventure capital, spend some time relaxing or enjoying the many wonderful activities here. A full day trip to Doubtful Sound including a Wilderness Cruise is included. Head north to the wild West Coast and the unique glacier region before crossing the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean and its abundance of wildlife at Kaikoura. A day to sample the fine produce of Marlborough before heading into Abel Tasman National Park, famous for its golden sand beaches, great walking tracks and kayaking. Complete the coastal loop by exploring the history rich north west coastline from Westport to Greymouth before taking the Tranz Alpine train across the Alps and into Christchurch.

Trip highlights & inclusions

15 days / 14 nights

Queenstown

Christchurch

Motels
Rental car included
  • Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

On arrival you will be met by a private driver and delivered to your Queenstown accommodation.

A pristine silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter executive van parked on an asphalt turnaround, showcased against a majestic backdrop of the rugged, snow-dusted Remarkables mountain range under a clear blue sky. Credit: Limousine Services Queenstown

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with king bed, large landscape painting, and white wardrobes. Credit: Scenic Hotel Group
Scenic Suites Queenstown

Activities

Trip highlights

Boat sailing through calm fjord waters surrounded by green mountains under a clear sky. Credit: Real Journeys

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Aerial view of a KiwiRail train on a bridge over river with mountains and clouds at sunset. Credit: Kiwi Rail

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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