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Wildlife & Coastal Wonders – 7 Days Tour

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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.

Tour Highlights

✔️ Whale & dolphin watching in Kaikōura
✔️ Relaxing Hanmer Thermal Springs
✔️ Penguin & albatross encounters
✔️ Moeraki Boulders & Victorian Oamaru
✔️ Lake Tekapo stargazing

Additional Information

Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Departure: Christchurch
End: Christchurch
Tour Type: Wildlife / Coastal / Discovery

Included/Exclude

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 Amenities

Tour Plan

Day 1 – Christchurch → Kaikōura (2.5 hrs)

Whale-watching cruise or dolphin swim.
Visit seal colony at Point Kean.
Seafood dinner with fresh crayfish.
🏨 Overnight: Kaikōura

Day 2 – Kaikōura → Hanmer Springs (2 hrs)

Morning scenic flight over Kaikōura Peninsula.
Relax in Thermal Pools & Spa.
Optional: Quad biking or mountain biking.
🏨 Overnight: Hanmer Springs

Day 3 – Hanmer → Oamaru (5 hrs)

Drive via Waitaki Valley vineyards.
Evening visit to Blue Penguin Colony.
Explore Victorian Precinct.
🏨 Overnight: Oamaru

Day 4 – Oamaru → Dunedin (2 hrs)

Morning stop at Moeraki Boulders.
Visit Dunedin Railway Station, Street Art Trail, Larnach Castle.
Optional: Speight’s Brewery Tour.
🏨 Overnight: Dunedin

Day 5 – Otago Peninsula Wildlife Day

Tour Royal Albatross Centre.
Wildlife cruise with seals & sea lions.
Evening penguin encounter.
🏨 Overnight: Dunedin

Day 6 – Dunedin → Lake Tekapo (5–6 hrs)

Scenic drive north with photo stops.
Evening soak at Tekapo Springs + stargazing.
🏨 Overnight: Tekapo

Day 7 – Tekapo → Christchurch (3 hrs)

Morning walk or visit Mt John Observatory.
Afternoon return to Christchurch for departure.

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