Classic Tour

6 days

From: NZ$3399

Departure: Wellington

Destination: Christchurch

Check Dates

Join us on this guided scenic tour across the Cook Strait, past coastal beaches and through mountain valleys.

Highlights

  • Sail across the scenic Cook Strait
  • Glide along untouched coastline by scenic rail
  • Whales, dolphins, and sea life – spend a day by the ocean in Kaikōura
  • Be captivated by the storytelling of your Tour Director throughout your great journey

 

Travel Northbound: Christchurch to Wellington Tours Available

What you get along the way

Transportation

  • Interislander Ferry journey across the Cook Strait
  • Coastal Pacific Scenic Train
  • Private Coaches to reach regional gems
  • Private shuttles (excluding airport arrival)
  • Porterage
  • Fully Guided

Minimum Age

  • 16 years and over
  • Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Meals

  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 2 Dinners
  • 1 Meal on the train

Accommodation

  • 3 – 4 Star Hotel (5 nights)
  • Twin Share
  • Single Upgrade Available

Group Size

Maximum of 35 people.

Available Dates -  September 2026 to April 2027

Product Code: CWC

Our 2026 and 2027 Classic Coastal Highlights Tour departs on the following dates. To book your place, either call us on 0800 872 467 (+64 4 495 0775) or click the Book Now button and complete the enquiry form. You can choose to pay 20% and then pay the balance 66 days before departure.

Our 2026 & 2027 season departures are currently on a price freeze until the end of August. 

Start Wellington

15 SEPT 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

20 SEPT 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

22 SEPT 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

27 SEPT 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

29 SEPT 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

4 OCT 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

6 OCT 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

11 OCT 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

13 OCT 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

18 OCT 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

20 OCT 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

25 OCT 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

27 OCT 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

1 NOV 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

3 NOV 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

8 NOV 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

10 NOV 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

15 NOV 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

17 NOV 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

22 NOV 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

24 NOV 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

29 NOV 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

1 DEC 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

6 DEC 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

8 DEC 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

13 DEC 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

15 DEC 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

20 DEC 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

29 DEC 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

3 JAN 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

5 JAN 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

10 JAN 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

19 JAN 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

24 JAN 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

26 JAN 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

31 JAN 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

2 FEB 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

7 FEB 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

9 FEB 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

14 FEB 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

16 FEB 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

21 FEB 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

23 FEB 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

28 FEB 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

2 MAR 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

7 MAR 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

9 MAR 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

14 MAR 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

16 MAR 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

21 MAR 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

23 MAR 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

28 MAR 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

30 MAR 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

4 APR 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

6 APR 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

11 APR 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

13 APR 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

18 APR 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

20 APR 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

25 APR 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

27 APR 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

2 MAY 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

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Solo Traveller Options

Guaranteed Share: If you are a solo traveller, you can choose the guaranteed Share option, and we will match you with another solo traveller of the same gender in a twin-bedded room. If we can't match you with another solo traveller, we will cover the Single Supplement cost.

Single Supplement: If you are a Solo Traveller and would like a room to yourself, you can select to pay the Single Supplement when confirming your booking.

 

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Northbound Tour: This tour travels from South to North

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