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Top of the South Discovery

Length: 10 Days. Arrive Christchurch - Depart Christchurch.

Highlights: Discover the variety the Top of the South has to offer - dramatic national parks, award winning wines and incredible wildlife. What more could you ask for?

Transport: Available by Self Drive or Coach and some by Rail.

Itinerary:

Day 1.  Christchurch
Enjoy Canterbury and it's culture, history & adventure.  Overnight Christchurch

Day 2.  Christchurch / Greymouth
Discover Arthurs Pass by rail – the 'must do' Tranz Alpine awaits you.  Overnight Greymouth

Day 3.  Greymouth / Nelson Lakes
Venture up the west coast and make the most of what the Buller River has to offer.  Overnight Nelson Lakes

Day 4.  Nelson Lakes / Mapua, Moutere, Motueka
Your surrounded by wineries, cafes & galleries – explore and indulge.  Overnight Mapua, Moutere, Motueka

Day 5.  Mapua, Moutere, Motueka
Use this as a base for many day trip options into the Abel Tasman, Golden Bay or Nelson City.  Overnight Mapua, Moutere, Motueka

Day 6.  Nelson / Blenheim
Take some detours, drop into Richmond or Nelson City, Cable Bay, Havelock and then take the scenic drive through Picton. 
Overnight Picton or Blenheim

Day 7.  Blenheim / Kaikoura
Enjoy what Marlborough has to offer - sail the sounds, cruise the opawa or dine in the vineyards on your way to Kaikoura
Overnight Kaikoura

Day 8.  Kaikoura / Hamner
Get up early and enjoy the sealife before your head to Hamner.
Overnight Hamner

Day 9. Hamner / Chrischurch
Indulge yourself in Hamner's glorious thermal wonders, or head for the slopes on Lyford before your drive to Christchurch.
Overnight Christchurch

Day 10.  / Christchurch
Enjoy Canterbury and it's culture, history & adventure
Depart Christchurch

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