|
|
|
|
The Coastal
Connection
The Coastal Connection is a ferry and train scenic experience
between the beautiful North and South Islands of New Zealand.
Your journey can start from either, Christchurch, Kaikoura or
Wellington and involves a ferry cruise between Wellington and Picton
crossing Cook Strait separating the North and South Islands and the
Christchurch to Picton train journey between Picton, Kaikoura and
Christchurch.
Your Coastal Connection experience starts with a ferry sailing from
Wellington, which has one of the most picturesque harbours in the
world, crossing the Cook Strait waters before entering the
magnificent Marlborough Sounds. These Sounds are reminiscent of the
wonderful Nordic Sounds.
Your Cook Strait ferry offers a range of on board facilities for you
to enjoy as you view of some of New Zealand's most unique scenery.
Enjoy a movie, a drink in the bar and anything from a snack to a
three course meal from the Food Court, a nursery, onboard shop, 3
large passenger lounges, work stations, children's play area, plenty
of outdoor deck space and friendly onboard crew.
Your ferry journey ends at Picton where you have time to experience
the environment of this unique town with it's unique scenery and
attractions such as the Aquarium or the Edwin Fox Museum to name a
few, before boarding the Christchurch to Picton train to Kaikoura
and Christchurch.
The Christchurch to Picton train makes it way down the eastern coast
of the South Island, passing through the local Marlborough
vineyards, Lake Grassmere Salt Ponds to Kaikoura, which is famous
for viewing whales and sea life.
Your train has an open air viewing platform which affords you the
opportunity to take wonderful scenic photographs and a Buffet
Carriage that services drinks, beers, wines, snacks and light meals.
Why not break your journey and stay overnight in Kaikoura, to take
an optional trip to see the whales, or swim with the Dolphins before
continuing your rail trip to Christchurch the next day.
The Coastal Connection offers the convenience of one ferry/train
ticket plus you can check your luggage through to your final
destination.
The Coastal Connection service connects with
bus and coach services
from
Christchurch to
Mt Cook,
Dunedin,
Invercargill,
Te Anau,
Stewart Island and
Queenstown and from
Wellington to
Palmerston North,
Wanganui,
New Plymouth,
Hastings,
Napier,
Gisborne,
Ohakune,
Tongariro National Park,
Rotorua and
Tauranga. |
|
|
|
|
