Kaikoura Day Trip: Serene Coastal Experience

Embark on a small group and carbon-neutral day trip from Christchurch to Kaikoura. Discover the serenity of this coastal town, encounter marine life, enjoy coastal walks, and savor local food.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Canterbury Region - While we head to our destination we will travel through North Canterbury, passing by an abundance of farms, animals and vineyards. Grab your camera! The landscape can change from lush greens to snowy white depending on the season - epic!
  • Waipara - This journey can’t be done without a little bit of… WINE. While passing through beautiful, lush green countryside, vineyards, and farms! The Waipara region is one of New Zealand’s premier wine regions and our first stop.
  • Cheviot - As we continue with our day, we make our way to Cheviot. Cheviot iis a hidden treasure and one of New Zealand’s largest coastal routes. We will be stopping here to refuel and stretch our legs. Once you have had a bit of a break, we continue passing through the beautiful Hundalee hill. You will know we are close as you keep an eye out for surfers and local wildlife
  • Kaikoura - As we approach Kaikoura we will weave down the costal road. This stretch of road has to be the most scenic costal road in New Zealand. Keep an eye out for wild life and surfers!

Once in Kaikoura the day is yours. Explore the little town ship and take the costal track if your on a budget. Otherwise why not hope on a boat, plane or helicopter and head out to check some of the local wildlife such as whales and dolphins.

Local delicacy of Fish n Chips is included with this tour for lunch when ever suits.

  • Christchurch - After a great day in Kaikoura we will head back to the Garden city so you can sit back and relax after a wonderful day. With your camera roll full! This day will be something to brag bout.
What's Included
  • Wine Tastings or Beer
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Kaikoura

A small coastal town overlooked by many, but a

must see location in New Zealand. With panorama views of turquoise water and snowcapped mountains, this is one place that spells serenity. Take the tour with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides from the Garden City to where the mountains meet the sea. Kaikoura is the best place to experience marine life encounters, coastal walks, and fantastic local food.

With this day tour to Kaikoura, you will be encouraged to relax! Kaikoura is surfer’s paradise and home to an abundance of wildlife which you will encounter as we near this town. The surrounding scenery of breathtaking bright blue Pacific Ocean in contrast with the Kaikoura Ranges allows you to take those Instagram worthy photos and experience a region like no other. With this day out there will be plenty to add on if you wish too! Hey, we encourage it.

Location
Bus Interchange (Intercity stop)
We only pick up from locations we have been notified of. Please make sure you let us know your pick up location will be the bus interchange. Please be waiting at the Intercity Bus Stop on Lichfield Street. It is recommended that you arrive 5 minutes prior to your pick up time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jk_t
Mar 1, 2024
Great Kaikuora trip experience! - Our trip to kaikuora has been a wonderful experience. Willem Johnson & his dad has been a fantastic tour guide. Our journey to and from kaikuora has been smooth,comfortable and safe. We have been well informed of the history of interesting places along the way. It was narrated well precise and concise. Our tour guide ensure that our enthusiasm will not be dampen by the bad weather! Nevertheless the day tour itinerary has been fulfilled. We really enjoyed the trip and will not hesitate to come back for more. Special thanks to our tour guide. Willem Johnson and his dad. Keep it up! You guys have done well!
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