Top of the South Island in 7 stunning days

7 Day Top of the South Island Itinerary

Watch Kaikoura's whales breach the ocean surface, cruise the golden bays of Abel Tasman National Park, unwind in Punakaiki's coastal rainforests and traverse the Southern Alps by train on the world-renowned TranzAlpine scenic railway. This superb 7-day itinerary showcases the amazing contrasts to be found at the top of New Zealand's South Island.

With cozy boutique accommodation awaiting you each night, you'll soon see why Kiwi hospitality is so famous. And with 24/7 support from the First Light Travel team, you couldn't be in better hands.

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Visited Locations

Abel Tasman National Park

First Light Travel

Duration

7 Days

Starts

Christchurch

Finishes

Christchurch

Type

Self Drive

Transport

Rental Vehicle

Accom

3,4 & 5 Star Options

Inclusions

50 Page Essential New Zealand Guide

6 Nights Accommodation

All Activities as per Highlights

Dedicated Travel Consultant

Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers

Specialized Guides on all Adventures

Rental Vehicle

Highlights

Abel Tasman Cruise & Walk

TranzAlpine Rail Journey

Whale Watching Kaikoura

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Reviews of this tour....

Adam & Zen

USA

16 Dec 2013

Chrissy,

Thank you for helping us plan a trip of a lifetime! We have had an incredible two weeks in New Zealand and we appreciate all of the help you gave us in pulling it together. Every experience was amazing, and we had zero disappointments. Here is a photo of us on the Abel Tasman -- one of our favorite things from the trip. Though, lets be honest, everything was a favorite! So glad that we found First Light Travel!

Best,

Adam & Zen

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