Kaikoura Whale Discovery
Wellington to Kaikoura to Wellington 3 days/ 2 nights
Train travel on the TranzCoastal to/from Kaikoura
Kaikoura Whale Watching tour
Wine Co tour and tasting
Two nights accommodation
Most 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:
From the Ferry Terminal on The Interislander
11:45am 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.
12:00pm By your own arrangements:
make your way to Kaikoura Whale Watch.
12:45pm Whale Watch tour:
Please 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.
3:30pm Kaikoura Wine Tour:
This is a suggested time and to arrange pick up, dial 26 on the phone in the Whaleway Station foyer where you will then be met by a representative from Kaikoura Taxi’s who will take you out to the Winery. Once there, make your way into the winery where you will be given a guided tour. Once you are ready to be dropped back to the Railway Station please see the staff at the winery who will call Kaikoura Taxi’s for you.
9:15am Please check out of your room:
wait at reception where you will be transferred by Kaikoura Taxi’s from your Hotel to Kaikoura Railway Station.
9:45am Make your way out onto the platform:
Meet the TranzCoastal Train Manager who will give you seat numbers and place your luggage onto the luggage van, tell them your destination is Wellington and they will check your bags right through for you.
9:54am Depart Kaikoura on The TranzCoastal.
12:13pm Arrive Picton
12:45pm ferry trip:
Please check-in at the Interlslander for your ferry trip across Cook Strait.
1:15pm Depart Picton for Wellington:
4:15pm Arrive Wellington:
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 2010
1 Adult
$676.80
2 Adults
$498.00
3 Adults
$459.60
Children (2-14)
$238.80
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