Christchurch to Kaikoura

Kaikoura is a lovely settlement along the Pacific Ocean coastline which is located about half way between Christchurch and Picton on the coast of New Zealand’s South Island. This beautiful island has snow-capped mountains that overlook it most of the year and the coastal alpine scenery that is always available for the viewing pleasures of everyone. When you take the day tour from Christchurch to Kaikoura you will have a most enjoyable adventure.


The Scenic Rail Journey

Christchurch is the largest city closest to Kaikoura and taking a journey on the RailNewZealand is a fun adventure that lasts most of the day. Many people like taking this trip enjoying the farmland and horticultural areas of the Canterbury Plains. After you leave the Canterbury Plains then you will be traveling along the narrow Pacific Coastline.  This is a very enjoyable ride you can see the marine wildlife while you are traveling the Pacific Coastline. The seals and penguins are all up and down the coastline giving you pleasure as you watch them in their own habitat. This is truly an eco-friendly tour that many people enjoy.


The Train Coach

You will find that riding on the RailNewZealand to be a very comfortable ride. All coaches on your train are heated when needed or air-conditioned during the hot summer months. They all provide a washroom which includes a toilet for your convenience. The coaches all have tables that will sit four people around each table. One of the wonders of the train coach is the fact that they are all equipped with large panoramic windows. This allows you to get a beautiful view of very thing that is surrounding the train. You won’t miss out on seeing any of the natural wonders that are all along the way.


What is even better if you prefer is that there is an open air viewing coach that provides you with the ability to take in the clean, fresh, sea air so you not only can see everything but you can also get the true feeling of being out in the open smelling the natural wonders all across the coastline. There is also available for your enjoyment a buffet coach where you can enjoy a fine selection of alcoholic beverages including wines and beers of the area. You can also get hot and cold drinks while you are taking your day trip. The buffet coach also provides snacks or a light meal for those who feel hungry while they are riding on the Christchurch to Kaikoura day trip.


Time Travel Connections

This exciting day trip will end by making it possible for you to connect up with the Whale Watch tour that starts at 10:30 am. Many people enjoy going on the Whale Watch tour before they head back to the big city of Christchurch. This tour lasts about three hours and you can enjoy seeing the large mammals as they come close to shore in the city of Kaikoura. You not only get to see the Whales in all their glory but you can also have the opportunity to arrive in time for the 1:00 pm Dolphin Swim. Many people like going to the Dolphin Swim. You can watch the Dolphins do their aerobics or if you prefer you can put on scuba gear and go swimming with the Dolphins. This is a fun and exciting thing to do. The Dolphins are very tame sea creatures and they love to show off to people or have people amongst them while they are performing. These events are not part of your day trip excursion train fare but you still will have the time to enjoy them before you return to Christchurch.


The Christchurch to Kaikoura Day Excursion

When you plan on visiting Kaikoura for your vacation you will probably arrive in Christchurch since it is the largest city closet to Kaikoura. There are no major airports in Kaikoura but there is a smaller private airport that you can take a shuttle plane if you like to arrive in Kaikoura for your exciting vacation. Most people usually like taking the bus or going by the train. It is more exciting to take the train and enjoy all the beautiful things that you will see all along the way. The day excursion onboard the train lasts about six hours but you will find this is an exciting and fun way to start your vacation in Kaikoura the settlement by the ocean where you will enjoy being able to go Whale Watching or Swimming with the Dolphins.