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HOW TO PLAN AND BOOK THIS NEW ZEALAND ITINERARY

Within this detailed itinerary you will find lists of accommodation and activity operators in each New Zealand area.
Beside each of these operators names is either a nightly price indication or a brief description about their operation. For more information and to make a booking with each individual operator, simply click the operators name which is an active link to their web page. On their web page you can read more about their establishment and are able to make enquiries and bookings directly with them.
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7 Day Coastal South Island Tour
Christchurch/Banks Peninsula - Hanmer Springs - Kaikoura - Marlborough (Picton/Blenheim) - Christchurch

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For rental car options we recommend:

Pegasus Rentals - Vehicle support and depots nationwide.
Airlink Rental Cars - A wide range of cars, vans and 4WD's.

Day 1 - Christchurch/Banks Peninsula

Christchurch/Banks Peninsula Accommodation Options:

Colombo in the City Motel, Christchurch (*POA)
Camelot Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$125)
A Nest on Mount Pleasant, Christchurch (*from NZ$80 B&B)
Thomas's Hotel on Hereford, Christchurch (*from NZ$ 22-$155)
YMCA Budget Hotel, Christchurch (*from NZ$25)
Clearview Lodge 5 Star Accommodation, Christchurch (*POA)
Kowhai Farmstay, Oxford, 40 mins from Christchurch (*from NZ$75)
Destination Akaroa - Akaroa information service
Seascape-Escape Bed & Breakfast, Mt Pleasant, Christchurch (*POA)
Glentanner Park, Mt Cook (*from NZ$13-NZ$110)
Avon Grove Villa Bed & Breakfast, Christchurch (*from NZ$100 B&B)
Eyrewell Downs Executive Holiday Home, Christchurch (POA)
298 Westside Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$99)
Langdon House Luxury Accommodation, Christchurch (*from NZ$350 B&B)
Waitaitama City Retreat Fendalton, Christchurch (price on application)
Stonehurst Accommodation, Christchurch City (*POA)
Lyell Creek Lodge, Kaikoura (*from NZ$40)
Denton Park Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$110)
Middlepark Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$90)
Wayside Motel, Woodend (20mins north of Christchurch) (*from NZ$75)
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$125)
Addington City Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$95)
Raceway Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$80)
Base Christchurch Backpackers, Christchurch (*from NZ$26pp)
CentrePoint on Colombo (*from NZ$105)
City Oasis Lodge & Motel (*from NZ$20-NZ$95)
Bishops Manor, Christchurch (*POA)
Meadowpark Top 10 Holiday Park, Christchurch (*from NZ$45)
Riccarton Village Inn Hotel, Christchurch (*from NZ$79)
306 on Riccarton Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$105)

Christchurch/Banks Peninsula Activity options:

West Coast Shuttle - Daily transport from Greymouth to Christchurch. Mountain bike tours & ski packages.
Adventure Tours, Christchurch & Canterbury - Christchurch Day tours, half day tours, Maori Cultural Performance & lots more.
Antigua Boatsheds Boat Hire, Christchurch - Canoe, Paddleboat and Rowboat hire, on site cafe - available for parties, groups and special occassions.
HELiPRO, Christchurch - Unique and Unforgettable scenic flight options, combination packages and weekend getaways.
Katoro Waka Heritage Journeys, Christchurch - Your gateway to the world of the South Island Maori - waka (canoe) journeys, natural wildlife, and friendly Maori cultural performances
River Tours, Rakaia Gorge - Choose from anexciting range of Fishing and Jet Boat Tours on the pristine waters of the Rakaia Gorge
Kowhai Farm Horse Riding Holidays, Oxford - Horse trekking tours and riding school, from half day to 3 months.
Destination Akaroa - Information and bookings for Akaroa accommodation, rentals and activities.
Tamaki Heritage Village, Christchurch - Experience New Zealand Maori culture and see history come to life!
Airlink Rentals - Renowned for providing quality rental vehicles with handy New Zealand wide locations.
nzski.com - New Zealand's Premiere Skiing & Snowboarding Areas - Coronet Peak, The Remarkables & Mt Hutt
Pohatu Penguins, Banks Peninsula - See the large White Flippered Penguin colony unobtrusively by kayak and enjoy the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Pohatu Marine Reserve.
Canterbury Shuttles & Tours - Superior passenger transport service offering transfers, transport for private functions and personalised tours.
KoTane, Christchurch - Maori Cultural Experience
Jet Thrills, Christchurch - Jetboating on the mighty Waimakariri River
Southern Link Coaches - Daily buses & coaches from Christchurch to Queenstown and Nelson
Walkaway Tours - Guided eco tours to Arthurs Pass, Akaroa and Banks Peninsula or Hanmer Springs ex Christchurch.
Bill Rodgers Guided Fly Fishing, Timaru & Gore - Guided brown trout fishing in select parts of the Mataura River normally fished only by experts.

Day 4, 5 & 6 - Marlborough (Picton/Blenheim) - Just 10 minutes drive between Picton & Blenheim

Picton/Blenheim Accommodation Options

Mount Richmond Resort, Rai Valley, between Nelson & Picton (*fron NZ$24-99)
Old St Mary's Convent Accommodation, Blenheim (*from NZ$550 B&B)
Waterfront Motels, Blenheim (*from NZ$110)
Colonial Motel, Blenheim (*from NZ$95)
Sundowner Motel, Blenheim (*from NZ$98)
Vintners Retreat, Blenheim (*from NZ$120 off-peak)
Middlepark Motel, Blenheim (*from NZ$98)
Picton Top 10 Holiday Park, Picton (*from NZ$48)
Perano Luxury Apartments, Picton (*from NZ$180)

Picton/Blenheim Activities
Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at one of the many vineyards in this area, and choose from the following activity options:

Compass Charters - Self-drive and skippered sailboats or powerboats available for hire in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.
Endeavour Express - Fast & friendly boat service calling regularly at: Furneaux Lodge, Punga Cove and Endeavour Resort. Also at holiday cottages and homes and in the Outer Sound.
Picton Launch Charters - Join us on the 42 foot MV Waiwiri for fishing and day trips through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, taking in the Queen Charlotte Sounds and the Tory Channel.