Kaikoura Whale Discovery
Wellington to Kaikoura to Christchurch 2 days/ 1 night
Train travel on the TranzCoastal to/from Kaikoura
Kaikoura Whale Watching tour
One nights accommodation
All Transfers to/from accommodation
Itinerary
8:15am Please report to the Ferry Terminal:
No later than 30 minutes prior to sailing time, specify that you are heading to Kaikoura and your luggage will be transferred from the Ferry to the TranzCoastal train for you.
8:45am Depart Wellington:
Depart from the Ferry Terminal on The Interislander
11:45pm Arrive Picton.
12:40pm Check in time:
Check in for The TranzCoastal train at Picton Station.
1:00pm Depart Picton on The TranzCoastal:
From the sea port of Picton in picturesque Marlborough cross the great country and then head south down the east coast through Salt Mountains and River Valley’s. The route takes you along land pinned between the Pacific Ocean and the rugged Kaikoura Ranges.
3:28pm Arrive Kaikoura:
You will be transferred by Kaikoura Taxi’s to your Hotel where one night’s room only accommodation has been reserved for you at: White Morph Motor Inn 92 Esplanade Kaikoura We have made a reservation for you to do the Whale Watch Boat Tour tomorrow.
Note: we do suggest that at the time after your arrival in Kaikoura you check at the Whaleway Terminal to reconfirm your reservation and check that the weather conditions will be favourable.
10:00am Please check out of your room:
You will be transferred by Kaikoura Taxi’s from your Hotel to Kaikoura Whale Watch (Kaikoura Railway station)
10:30am check in for your Whale Watch tour at:
Kaikoura Whale Watch Whaleway Station Whaleway Station Road Kaikoura Now it is time for the exciting adventure. Although contact with Whales at close range is the highlight, each trip has a wider appeal, as you will also encounter a wide range of sea life. You will cruise past colonies of New Zealand Fur Seals to observe them at close quarters in their natural habitat. In addition you will see the world’s rarest dolphin, the tiny Hector Dolphin. The more common Dusky Dolphin can be seen during the summer months. In addition to our marine mammals, Kaikoura has a wide variety of shore birds. These include the Royal and Wandering Albatross, Shearwaters and Petrels. We wish you a happy encounter. You will be back in plenty of time to join the train on to Christchurch.
6:21pm Arrive Christchurch:
Your Tranz Scenic Great Train Escape Package concludes we hope you had a fantastic time.
Schedule
This package can be booked everyday except for December 25th.
Tariff
Prices valid from October 1st, 2006 to September 30th, 2007
1 Adult
$402.00
2 Adults
$321.60
3 Adults
$296.40
Children (2-14)
$168.00
Prices are per person and in New Zealand dollar. The prices do not include taxes and fees. Prices are subject to change without notice. Infants under 2 ride for free if not needing a seat.
Please contact us at: Info@railsnw.com