Wildlife & Coastal Wonders – 7 Days Tour
$189,25/Person
Discover New Zealand’s vibrant coastlines and rare wildlife on this 7-day expedition. Encounter whales, dolphins, penguins, and albatross while exploring the scenic beauty of Kaikōura, Oamaru, Dunedin, and beyond. Perfect for travelers who love marine life, charming towns, and relaxing natural hot springs.
Highlights
- Whale & dolphin watching in Kaikōura
- Relaxing Hanmer Thermal Springs.
- Penguin & albatross encounters
- Moeraki Boulders & Victorian Oamaru
- Lake Tekapo stargazing
- Buffet Breakfast for all traveler with good quality..
- Buffet Breakfast for all traveler with good quality.
Additional Information
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Departure: Christchurch
- End: Christchurch
- Tour Type: Wildlife / Coastal / Discovery
Note: 10 hours service per day. $130 NZD per hour overtime
Included and Excluded
Driver-guide & comfortable coach 6 nights’ accommodation Daily breakfast Wildlife cruise or penguin tour Flights & insurance Optional activities Meals not listed Personal expenses / tips
Tour Plan
Tour Duration :6-7 hours
Focus: Marine life, coastal scenery, and unique towns
- Whale watching cruise or dolphin swim.
- Visit seal colony at Point Kean.
- Fresh seafood dinner. Overnight Kaikōura.
Christchurch → Kaikōura (2.5 hrs)
- Morning scenic flight over Kaikōura Peninsula.
- Afternoon: Thermal pools and spa.
- Optional: Quad biking or mountain biking in forest trails.
Kaikōura → Hanmer Springs (2 hrs)
- Drive through Waitaki Valley with vineyard stops.
- Evening: Oamaru blue penguin colony viewing.
- Explore Victorian precinct. Overnight Oamaru.
Hanmer → Oamaru (5 hrs)
- Morning: Stop at Moeraki Boulders.
- In Dunedin: Railway Station, street art trail, Larnach Castle.
- Optional: Speight’s Brewery tour.
Oamaru → Dunedin (2 hrs)
- Visit Royal Albatross Centre.
- Wildlife cruise with seals and sea lions.
- Evening penguin tour. Overnight Dunedin.
Otago Peninsula
- Scenic drive north with photo stops.
- Evening: Tekapo Springs hot pools + stargazing.
Dunedin → Lake Tekapo (5–6 hrs)
- Morning lake walk or Mt John Observatory.
- Return to Christchurch for afternoon sightseeing and departure.
