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    Christchurch Food and Wine Retreat
    9 nights
    from $2,899* per person
    Save up to $210*pp exclusive to TravelManagers, car hire, all day wine tour, whale watching, gondola pass and more
    Using the regenerative city of Christchurch as your start, this nine-night food and wine retreat with ANZCRO will bring all of your senses alive with sensational food, wine, scenery and nature experiences along the way. Enjoy wine tasting, a unique tramway dining experience, two nights in Marlborough, New Zealand's biggest wine region and an exclusive PurePod stay, set high above the award-winning Greystone vineyard.
    Your package includes: Package Highlights:

    Your package includes:

    Package Highlights:

    Your package includes:

    Your package includes:

    • 9 nights accommodation including
      • 3 nights at The Fable Christchurch in a Superior Queen Room
      • 2 nights at Greystone Pure Pod including dinner and breakfast provisions
      • 2 nights at Scenic Hotel Marlborough in a Superior Room
      • 2 nights at The White Morph Kaikoura in a Garden Studio
    • 10 days car hire with Ezi Car Rental in a Toyota Corolla or similar
    • All day wine tour with Marlborough Wine Tours
    • Whale watch in Kaikōura
    • Christchurch Gondola pass for two people
    • Tramway Restaurant dinner in Christchurch
    Package Highlights:

    Package Highlights:

    • The Christchurch Gondola allows visitors to experience a truly unique and unforgettable view of Christchurch. From the city itself and the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps and Banks Peninsula, the Christchurch Gondola Ride is an experience everyone enjoys in New Zealand’s South Island.
    • Enjoy a night at the Greystone PurePod, set high above the award-winning Greystone vineyard right in the heart of the Waipara Valley wine producing region.
    • Spend two nights in the Marlborough region and enjoy world-famous Sauvignon Blanc, delicious fresh seafood and diverse landscapes.
    • The picturesque coastal town of Kaikōura is the perfect place for marine life encounters, coastal walks, and tucking into a plate of crayfish.
    Valid for travel
    Tours departing 1 Mar – 31 Mar 2024. Subject to availability. Seasonal surcharges may apply. Ask your personal travel manager for a quote.
    Offer expires
    31 Oct 2023 unless sold prior

    Itinerary

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    Day 1

    Christchurch, New Zealand

    Arrive into Christchurch and collect your car hire. Make your way into the city and to your first night’s accommodation. Start exploring the new vibrant city that is Christchurch straight away.

    Day 2

    Christchurch, New Zealand

    After a leisurely morning, take a short 20 minute drive out of the Christchurch city to the Christchurch Gondola, for stunning 360 degree views of Christchurch city, over the Canterbury plains, right out to the Southern Alps, the hills of banks peninsula and down to Lyttleton Harbour. This afternoon take a scenic drive through to the Greystone PurePod. Set right amongst the award-winning Greystone vineyard, in the heart of the Waipara Valley wine region.

    Day 3

    Christchurch - Waipara Valley, New Zealand

    After a leisurely morning, take a short 20-minute drive out of the Christchurch city to the Christchurch Gondola, for stunning 360 degree views of Christchurch city, over the Canterbury plains, right out to the Southern Alps, the hills of banks peninsula and down to Lyttleton Harbour. This afternoon take a scenic drive through to the Greystone PurePod. Set right amongst the award-winning Greystone vineyard, in the heart of the Waipara Valley wine region.

    Day 4

    Waipara Valley, New Zealand

    Staying two nights in the Greystone PurePod is an enchanting experience, where you can immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand’s Waipara Valley. You’ll be surrounded by vineyards, lush greenery, and panoramic views through the pristine glass walls of your eco-friendly cabin.

    Day 5

    Waipara Valley - Marlborough, New Zealand

    From here you’ll head further north to one of the country’s best wine regions, Marlborough. With a 2-night stay you’ll be able to engage in all things wine.

    Day 6

    Marlborough, New Zealand

    Embark on an all-day wine tour in Marlborough, where you’ll savour the finest wines amidst rolling vineyards, revel in the region’s sun-soaked landscapes, and indulge in a delightful journey through New Zealand’s premier wine country.

    Day 7

    Marlborough - Kaikōura, New Zealand

    It’s time to head south again and today’s destination is the coastal town of Kaikoura. Famous for the marine life, this seaside village has seen some alterations in the last few years with the impact of an earthquake in 2016. This has changed the geography and increased the land size around the coastline. It is easy to explore and discover the new beauty of the region. The day includes a stop for lunch, but this is at your own expense.

    Day 8

    Kaikōura, New Zealand

    Today you’ll get out on the ocean with Whale Watch Kaikoura. It’ll only be a short way off-shore and you’ll start to experience an array of marine life with the possibility of seeing Sperm or Humpback Whales, Orca, Hector and Bottle Nose Dolphins, Seals and Albatross.

    Day 9

    Kaikōura, New Zealand

    Take the morning to yourself before the short drive back to Christchurch city. Tonight, to top off your food and wine adventure of Christchurch and the Waipara region, take the opportunity for a unique dining experience on Christchurch’s very own Tramway Restaurant. Fabulous dining mixed with a sightseeing tour showcasing Christchurch’s inner-city vibrancy and heritage.

    Day 10

    Christchurch, New Zealand

    Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before checking out of your accommodation. Drop your car hire off at the airport before checking in for your flight home.

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    * Conditions

    Advertised prices are per person twin share, correct at time of publication and are subject to availability and change and can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notification due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency. Offer is not combinable with any other offer. Package price is based on 2 people in double accommodation and is priced in Australian Dollars. Twin share bedding is not available in the Purepods accommodation. Pricing is correct at the time of submission but is subject to change without notice. Valid for travel from 01 October 2023 – 31 Mar 2024. Book by 31 October 2023. Flights are not included. Blackout periods may apply. Surcharges may apply over special event periods and over school holidays. Car hire is with Ezi Car Rental and is subject to an excess of NZ$4,000. This can be reduced to NIL by taking our additional insurance. Ask your ANZCRO consultant for more details. Inclusions are subject to change based on supplier operational capabilities. Quote booking code: TM2310DCFWR. Itineraries subject to change. Change and cancellation fees may apply. Your personal travel manager may charge additional service fees. Please check current COVID-19 travel restrictions for the destination you wish to visit before departure. Other conditions apply. Please view the TravelManagers general terms and conditions here and contact your personal travel manager for more details.

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