This 9 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Top of the South Island Rail Experience

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch, transfer to your accommodation
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 2: Explore Christchurch, the 'Garden City'
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 3: Take the Coastal Pacific scenic train to the marine wildlife mecca of Kaikoura
Accommodation: The Factory

Day 4: Kaikoura to the seaside village of Picton, gateway to the Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Edit Picton

Day 5: Take a side trip to Blenheim to visit Omaka Aviation Centre, then on to Nelson
Accommodation: Tides Hotel (was Trailways Hotel)

Day 6: Explore the charming city of Nelson and maybe the WOW Car Museum
Accommodation: Tides Hotel (was Trailways Hotel)

Day 7: Head to the stunning West Coast and the famous Punakaiki Rocks
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Day 8: Continue to Greymouth where you'll board the TranzAlpine Train for a spectacular journey across the Southern Alps
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 9: Explore more of Christchurch before departing for home