New Zealand · Wine & Beer

2-Day Picton to Christchurch Tour with Kaikoura and Seal Colony

2 Days Round trip from Picton Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the beauty of the coastal scenery
02 Visit the NZ Fur Seal colony
03 Overnight in Kaikoura along the coastal route
04 Sightseeing tour of Christchurch, the Garden City

Travel the coastal route between Picton and Christchurch on this 2-day journey through Blenheim, Kaikoura, and Waipara Valley. Visit a winery in Blenheim at extra cost if you wish, stop for photos at the NZ Fur Seal colony, and overnight in Kaikoura. Continue to Christchurch, the Garden City, for a sightseeing tour of its highlights before rejoining your cruise ship or heading to your accommodation. This tour can also be done in reverse order.

Continue to Kaikoura via a photo stop at the seal colony.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Christchurch, Kaikoura, Blenheim, Picton

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Picton to Kaikoura via Blenheim

Meet and greet your driver-guide.
Visit a winery in Blenheim at extra cost; this visit can be omitted if requested.
Continue to Kaikoura via a photo stop at the seal colony. You can also book a whale watch activity at extra cost, with the confidence that 80% is refundable if cancelled due to weather.
Transfer to your accommodation.

Day 02

Kaikoura to Christchurch via Waipara

The next day, continue to Christchurch via a scenic drive through Waipara and reach the Garden City for a sightseeing tour.
Later, transfer to rejoin your cruise ship or to your accommodation.