Northern itinerary in the South Island of the Kiwi archipelago

Highlights of the trip

Culture / Heritage
Faune and flora
Discovery
Adventure / Sports & Leisure
Free time
Relaxation / Well-being

During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Faune and flora, Discovery, Adventure / Sports & Leisure, Free time, Relaxation / Well-being.

Best times to go

Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté, Automne, Hiver.

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Where to stay - Christchurch ?

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Detail of the stay : Northern itinerary in the South Island of the Kiwi archipelago

  • Christchurch
  • Christchurch
  • Arthur’s Pass National Park
  • Greymouth
  • Westport
  • Paparoa National Park
  • Nelson
  • Westport
  • Nelson
  • Abel Tasman National Park
  • Collingwood
  • Collingwood
  • Motueka
  • Takaka
  • Nelson
  • Picton
  • Kaikoura
  • Wellington
  • Wellington
  • Christchurch
  • Hokitika
  • Hokitika
  • Akaroa
  • Christchurch

How to get there - Christchurch

Christchurch

Gondola.

Steps: Christchurch

Arriving in Christchurch, take a look at the city center and how post-earthquake reconstruction is progressing, then go shopping in Restart, the new shopping area.

Rail travel via Arthur's Pass

Steps: Greymouth

Departing from Christchurch, the train journey toArthur's Pass is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. The views from the converted carriages are magnificent. The train arrives in Greymouth in the early afternoon, just in time to rent a car. Welcome to the West Coast!

West Coast

Entre Ile du Sud et Ile du Nord, arrivée à Nelson

Steps: Paparoa National Park

Drive up the coast to Westport and stop off in Paparoa National Park to admire the famous Pancake Rocks. Take a day to relive the Jurassic period! With its hundreds of tree ferns and Nikau palms, the coast offers a unique spectacle.

Buller Gorge

Torrent Bay, Abel Tasman national park.

Steps: Westport

From Westport, take the road to Nelson and cross Buller Gorge. This is your chance to raft the rapids!

Abel Tasman National Park - Day 1

Steps: Abel Tasman National Park

From Nelson, head west to Abel Tasman National Park. Famous for its coastal path, turquoise coves and picture-postcard scenery, plan to alternate between walking and kayaking.

Day 6

Abel Tasman National Park - Day 2

Second day in Abel Tasman Bay. Kayaking day if you have opted for walking the day before, and vice versa.

Golden Bay

Steps: Takaka

Continue westwards and immerse yourself in the bohemian ambience of Golden Bay, browse the Takaka or Motueka markets and let yourself be carried away to Farewell Spit and Wharariki Beach.

Places of interest : WHARARIKI BEACH

Nelson

Steps: Nelson

Head east this time, to Nelson, for a day in the city. Visit the many art galleries and stroll the sunny streets of this pleasant urban center.

Marlborough Sounds

Vue sur Kaikoura.

Steps: Picton

Back to the Marlborough Sounds, near Picton. The sublime Sounds, with their emerald waters, are made up of a myriad of islands and inlets. Plan a relaxing day's sailing through the string of islands.

Kaikoura - Day 1

Steps: Kaikoura

Head for Kaikoura, the ideal observation point for local wildlife. On the agenda: another trip out to sea to observe sperm whales, then a walk to reach the impressive colony of fur seals. On the way, plan a stop at the open-air stall serving delicious lobsters at very good prices!

Day 11

Kaikoura - day 2

Tramway de Christchurch.

A new day in this beautiful region. Day walk or kayak, or both!

New stopover in Christchurch

Akaroa et la Péninsule de Banks.

Steps: Christchurch

Back to Christchurch for a day's shopping. Find the latest gift that will please, stroll through the Botanic Garden.

Places of interest : BOTANICAL GARDENS

Akaroa

Steps: Akaroa

It's high time to relax! Akaroa seems the ideal place for it. Return to the sumptuous Banks Peninsula. Take advantage of the many short hikes and climb aboard a boat to meet the world's rarest dolphin, Hector's dolphin and the little blue penguin. If you're feeling sporty, rent a kayak at the Adventure Centre (on the beach)!

Places of interest : PLAGE


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