This 15 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Christchurch.
Itinerary summary for: 15 day Coastal Explorer
Day 1: Welcome to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 2: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 3: Board your luxury coach, then sit back and relax as you're driven through beautiful Fiordland
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 4: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 5: Explore Franz Josef and the Glacier Country
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 6: Head north along the rugged West Coast to Punakaiki and the Pancake Rocks
Accommodation:
Punakaiki Treehouse
Day 7: Journey inland to the Southern Alps and Arthurs Pass. Time to enjoy one of the many walks this afternoon
Accommodation:
Arthurs Pass Alpine Motel
Day 8: Continue east to the Pacific Ocean and the marine wildlife mecca of Kaikoura
Accommodation:
The White Morph, Kaikōura
Day 9: Drive via the coastal road before reaching the vineyards of Blenheim
Accommodation:
Blenheim Palms Motel
Day 10: Follow the Queen Charlotte Sound through to Havelock and continue west to Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation:
Ocean View Chalets
Day 11: Explore the idyllic bays and beaches of Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation:
Ocean View Chalets
Day 12: Skirt the edge of parks and forests to reach the Tasman Sea and West Coast
Accommodation:
Buller Bridge Motel
Day 13: Its a short drive south today, so take time to enjoy the many lookout spots on the way
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Greymouth
Day 14: Board the TranzAlpine for your scenic train journey back to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Quest on Cambridge
Day 15: Depart Christchurch today