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West Coast Wonders

Length: 10 Days. Arrive Wellington – Depart Christchurch

Highlights: A quick highlight trip of the south island's dramatic west coast wonders

Transport: Available as self drive or coach.

Itinerary:

Day 1.  Wellington / Nelson
Cruise across the cook strait and discover the beauty of the Sounds.  Once your in Nelson Art, culture, adrenalin, retail therapy, cafes, wineries – this is our home and we're dying to share it with you. Overnight Nelson

Day 2.  Nelson / Mapua, Moutere, Motueka / Abel Tasman
Discover Nelson Tasman's most popular national park.  You can sail it, kayak it, walk it, cruise it - even skydive it!  Overnight Abel Tasman

Day 3.  Abel Tasman / Golden Bay
Venture over the Takaka Hill to Golden Bay.  Check out the incredible caves, the purest water, and galleries to boot.  A wonder of nature - Farewell Spit, is always a highlight. Overnight Golden Bay

Day 4.  Golden Bay / Nelson Lakes
From seaside to alpine, Nelson Lakes provides fantastic skiing, hiking and fishing.  Overnight Nelson Lakes

Day 5.  Nelson Lakes / Punakaiki
Drop into Murchison for some whitewater action or swingbridge adventure.  Overnight Punakaiki
   
Day 6.  Punakaiki / Franz Joseph
Check out the tide to see Pancake Rocks at their best.  Enjoy the dramatic coastal drive.
Overnight Franz Joseph

Day 7.  Franz Joseph / Wanaka
A glacier adventure to suit your needs – maybe a scenic flight, helihike, full or half day walk. Overnight Wanaka

Day 8.  Wanaka / Queenstown
If the season's right plan your ski trip, or if it's not don't despair as it means you can take the beautiful drive over the crown range.  Overnight Queenstown

Day 9.  Queenstown
Day trip to Milford, Ski one of three mountians, or save your self for the incredible night life
Overnight Queenstown

Day 10.  Queenstown / Christchurch
Make your way back for departure, or there are plenty of options if you wish to indulge a little longer.   Depart Christchurch

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