New Zealand Travellers – Iconic Trains Of The South

• Transfer from the airport to your hotel, shared shuttle
• Overnight at Sudima Christchurch City, Luxe King Room including breakfast

• Transfer from your hotel to the train station, by shared shuttle
• TranzAlpine Train Christchurch to Greymouth: Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape by taking a train between Christchurch and Greymouth. Along this journey you’ll see epic vistas, travel the edges of the ice fed Waimakariri River, traverse the Southern Alps, and see miles of native beech forest.
• Upon arrival into Greymouth collect your vehicle and head north to Punakaiki for the night.
• Overnight at Punakaiki Resort, standard room including breakfast.

• Today you will head north from Punakaiki to Westport via the scenic coast line and continue on to Nelson city.
• Overnight at the Honest Lawyer, Deluxe King Room including breakfast

• Abel Tasman Boat & Walk Eco Tour: a fun and relaxing journey through the ecosystems of the Abel Tasman National Park. We explore the wonderous Islands, forests, beaches, rivers and seas of Te Tai Tapu (The Sacred Coast). Your expert guide is a trained biologist and will ‘open your eyes’ to the rich history and ecology of this stunning area.   This is a small group of less than 20 guests. This tour is authentic and personal, and skippered by a world-class guide
• Overnight at the Honest Lawyer, Deluxe King Room including breakfast

• From Nelson make your way to Havelock and take the stunning Queen Charlotte Drive to Picton. Drop off your vehicle hire at the ferry terminal and board your ferry transfer to Endeavour Inlet.
• Overnight at Furneaux Lodge, 1 bedroom Junior Suite

Furneaux Lodge:   

Located at the head of Endeavour Inlet in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, Furneaux Lodge has a backdrop of native forest and lush rolling lawns right to the stunning green-blue water. Walk or bike the Queen Charlotte Track, or relax and unwind, soaking up the peaceful natural surroundings. Indulge in delicious, perfectly fresh Marlborough food at any time of the day, paired with local wine or coffee and tea, while enjoying sweeping sea views. Furneaux Lodge truly epitomises getting away from it all.

During your 2-night stay, relax in the comfort of a Tobias Junior Suite, which offers incredible views across the calm waters of Endeavour Inlet, best enjoyed from your private deck or patio. The one-bedroom suites accommodate up to two people in a king-sized bed or twin singles and includes a bathroom with a shower. Each airy unit has a well-appointed lounge/dining area with sea views. Enjoy the convenience of your own tea and coffee making facilities and mini fridge, heating and cooling options and easy access to all Furneaux Lodge facilities. Dine on delicious local cuisine at the lodge, and spend your stay relaxing in your suite, in the lodge hot tub or numerous waterfront hammocks, or explore the Queen Charlotte Track or Endeavour Inlet

• Overnight at Furneaux Lodge, 1 Bedroom Junior Suite including breakfast & dinner

• Coastal Pacific Train – Picton to Christchurch. Alongside mountains and sea, this memorable journey between Picton and Christchurch is 98 kilometers of ruggedly beautiful coastline. You will get astonishingly close to the surging Pacific Ocean and steeply rising Kaikoura Ranges. The train travels through beautiful wine growing regions of Waipara, across broad, braided rivers and the rich patchwork farming landscape of the Canterbury Plains.
• Transfer from the Christchurch train station to your accommodation
• Overnight at the Sudima Christchurch City, Luxe King including breakfast