![]() ![]() Kaikoura is famous for its marine environment thanks to the peninsula south of town that swells the currents upward from the Hikurangi Trench. Tonight, we dine at a local restaurant renowned for its use of seasonal, local ingredients. Kaikoura enjoys a splendid setting abutted by the sea and the Seaward Kaikoura Mountains that nearly reach the shore, and is well-located for exploring the surrounding region. ![]() We then make our way to the small town of Kaikoura, our home for the next two night. On arrival in Blenheim, we enjoy lunch and a wine tasting at one of the vineyards in the Marlborough region, world-famous for its beloved wines. ![]() Shaded by a canopy of beech and broadleaf trees, the reserves contain native species including manuka, rimu, kahikatea, and totara.įollowing the walk, our drive continues on to Blenheim through productive farm and forest land before giving way to the arid plains of the Wairau Valley. In the morning, we enjoy a lovely walk following a coastal trail through the lush forest reserves around a peninsula with views down the Pelorous Sound. Our transfer today includes a scenic four-hour drive from Nelson. Join Boundless Journeys on a New Zealand Alpine and Coastal Hiking adventure into some of the world’s most magnificent wilderness. More than just another walk in the woods, this itinerary captures the full range of the South Island, whether we’re searching for dolphins and whales on the open sea, paddling a kayak into a rainforest Eden, experiencing local culture firsthand, or witnessing how merino wool is produced. All the while, we’ll reward each day’s efforts with the finest accommodations. The locals call it "tramping" we simply call it awe-inspiring, as we follow mountain-ringed footpaths, seaside walkways, and rainforest routes from east to west. Boundless Journeys has carefully crafted a hiking itinerary into the heart of it all, so you can connect to both the grandest vistas and the tiniest trailside details. The South Island of New Zealand has long been held sacred by nature lovers for its soaring alps, sweeping green valleys split by coursing rivers, pristine glacial-fed lakes, and incredible coastal beauty. ![]()
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