Kaikōura, Nelson and the West Coast
Christchurch round trip · 12 nights
North to the whales at Kaikōura and the Marlborough vineyards, across to Nelson and Abel Tasman, then down the wild West Coast and home over Arthur's Pass.
Highlights
- Whale watching at Kaikōura
- Marlborough wineries
- Abel Tasman National Park from Motueka
- The Buller Gorge
- Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki
- Arthur's Pass and the Southern Alps
The route
Christchurch Airport – Waipara – Kaikōura – Blenheim – Nelson – Motueka – Murchison – Westport – Punakaiki – Greymouth – Hokitika – Arthur's Pass – Springfield – Christchurch Airport