Christmas in the South


23/12/2023-28/11/2023
From $4,060 per person
Saturday 23 Dec 2023 - Thursday 28 Dec 2023 (6 Days)
Escape to the South this Christmas. This short break is a great way to celebrate Christmas with like-minded people as we explore Blenheim and the Marlborough Sounds, Kaikoura and Christchurch. Highlights include a cruise on the Marlborough Sounds, whale-watching in Kaikōura and a punt along the Avon River.
Chateau Marlborough, Blenheim
Chateau Marlborough is a European style hotel, is befitting of the Marlborough Wine Region, and offers luxury boutique accommodation. The hotel overlooks Seymour Square Gardens, and is just a two-minute easy walk from Blenheim’s town centre. Offering 80 well-appointed Suites and Apartments, Chateau Marlborough provides guests with a high level of comfort along with modern amenities. Quench Cafe and Wine Bar boasts a delicious menu with something to suit everyone.
Sudima Hotel, Kaikōura
This superbly located Sudima hotel is right on the shoreline of Kaikōura, offering stunning views of both the water and the mountains and within easy walking distance to the township. With state-of-the-art facilities it is the first hotel of this size and quality in Kaikōura, making it the place to stay for visitors to the region.
Quality Hotel Elms, Christchurch
The Quality Hotel Elms is situated in a quiet suburban area yet accessible to many of the attractions and activities the area has to offer, surrounded by award-winning gardens, and is ideally situated midway between the airport and central city. All 97 guest rooms are well appointed and equipped with all the amenities a guest could need, offering luxurious accommodation in an ideal location for those wanting to explore the area.
Tour Inclusions
- Door to door home collection & drop off service available from select areas – refer to further information available here
- Auckland – Blenheim and Christchurch – Auckland flights with Air New Zealand – other ports on application / price on application
- 5 nights accommodation – twin/double rooms, all with private facilities (single rooms available with surcharge)
- Tour admissions as per itinerary
- Touring in modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfasts (B), Lunches (L), Dinners (D) where indicated on your daily itinerary
- Roadside Morning Teas – where possible
- Admission to Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
- Scenic Cruise to Ship Cove
- Whale Watching Experience by boat
- Admission to Kaikoura Museum
- Punting on the Avon Excursion
- Meals e.g – 5x breakfasts, 1x lunch, 4x dinners
Tour Payments Per Person ($NZD)
Guaranteed Twin/Double Share: | $4,060.00 |
Single Supplement: | $800.00 |
Travel Club Member Discount: | $30.00 |
Non-refundable deposit due at time of booking: | $200.00 |
Balance of tour payment due Friday 03 November 2023
Book and pay in full by Friday 25 August 2023 and receive $150.00 discount per person!
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Whale Watching in Kaikōura. Photo credit: ChristchurchNZ
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Seals Sunbathing in Kaikōura
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Christchurch
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Hagley Park, Christchurch
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Kaikōura Museum, telephones
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Kaikōura Museum
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Omaka Aviation Centre display
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Omaka Aviation Centre
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Omaka Aviation Centre
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Picton Harbour and Queen Charlotte Sound view in Marlborough. Photo credit: MarlboroughNZ
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Punting in front of Curators House, Christchurch. Photo credit: ChristchurchNZ
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Punting in Christchurch on the Avon River during spring