TOP OF THE SOUTH NATURE AND ADVENTURE TOUR - 5 DAYS
BOOKING CODE: "STRIPED DOLPHIN"
DEPARTS: PICTON, BLENHEIM or KAIKOURA
12 - 16 April 2012
05 - 09 July 2012
04 - 08 October 2012
29 November - 03 December 2012
10 - 14 January 2013
PRICE: $ 590
INCLUDED ARE:
-Transport & Fuel
-A professional guide!
-All accommodation in Backpackers, Units or even Motels - the places are unique & fantastic - each place is different. Depending where you are you will have Pool Tables, a Sauna,Swimming pools, Hot tubs, great kitchens and play rooms. One night we stay in tents in the Abel Tasman National Park.
-All Breakfasts with cereals and/or toasts with jam, honey and more!
-All Dinners! We make sure you get plenty and good food to eat! You will love it!
-Seal Spotting Kaikoura
-Peninsula Walk Kaikoura
-Hiking - in the Abel Tasman it is a breeze!
-Picnic Lunch Abel Tasman
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE
We have negotiated 'special deals' with many operators, ask us for further details.
We have a detailed list available for you at the time of booking.
-Whale Watching - a must for anyone wanting to see those giants of the oceans!
-Swimming with dolphins
-See Albatrosses and seabirds
-Maori Experience - learn about the culture, a song, how to flax, see a Marae, the plants in the forest and be invited to song and tea into their private property.
- Sheep shearing - learn how to shear a sheep and lots more.
-Kayaking in the Abel Tasman National park.
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: PICTON - KAIKOURA
You can start the Top of the South Tour either from Picton, Blenheim or make your way up from Christchurch to Kaikoura. New Zealand’s wildlife in its natural environment is the main focus for today; in Kaikoura we have the chance to see dolphins, seals, whales and many seabirds. Most famous is the Albatross which roams the Southern ocean. You have the opportunity to gain great insight into Maori customs, learn to flax and find out more about plants. You can also see a sheep being shorn!.
There is also a place where you can eat New Zealand's largest burger, if you'd like to be on the Wall of Fame you have to give it a go.
Overnight: Kaikoura
DAY 2: KAIKOURA - NELSON
Mornings are often the best time to go whale watching. The Rock Pools at the tip of the peninsula are always worthwhile to explore and there will be seals to watch. In the afternoon we head to Nelson and drive along a beautiful coastal road. In summer we allow time for a swim in a stunning swimming hole.
Overnight: Nelson
DAY 3: KAYAKING OR TRAMPING IN THE ABEL TASMAN
The Abel Tasman National Park is the most visited national park in the country. Beautiful beaches, Rainforest, Rocky outcrops, Islands, crystal clear waters and lots of Marine life are waiting for you.
We divide the group in walkers and kayakers, we all meet at one point again in the evening, enjoy the outdoor atmosphere and relax on the beach.
Overnight: Abel Tasman National Park
DAY 4: KAYAKING OR TRAMPING IN THE ABEL TASMAN
We swop boots with paddles, the kayakers will walk today and vice versa. So many beautiful places to stop and to relax. There is also a Seal colony which you can explore. We all meet again at the beginning of the Track in Marahau. We are staying one more night in the Nelson region.
Overnight: Nelson
DAY 5: END OF TOUR
After a wonderful time you fly or bus back from Nelson to your home destination.
