Overview
Travel by late model Mercedes Vans via SH1 and reach the Garden City of New Zealand, Christchurch in less than 8 hours (or in reverse order). Spend the day exploring wineries in Blenheim; visit the seal colony in Kaikoura with peninsula walkway.
Meet your guide at the ferry terminal or your preferred location in Picton and enjoy New Zealand landscape, all whilst in the comfort and safety of your very own chauffeur driven vehicle.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Light refreshments
- One-way private transfer
- Transport by private Mercedes Minivan.
- Wine tasting
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Meals
Meeting and Pickup
Picton
New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Christchurch
New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
• Pick up from ferry terminal or preferred location in Picton.
• Enjoy your first stop in Blenheim to sample Marlborough wines (Wine tasting included at 2 wineries).
• Enjoy the drive between Blenheim and Kaikoura where you will see some of the New Zealand’s most spectacular coastal scenery.
• Our next stop will be Kaikoura for lunch where you can try local specialty of crayfish at one of the many restaurants with the most stunning views, or enjoy lunch of your choice.
• Visit the seal colony with hundreds of fur seals basking in the sun and take a short walk on the Kaikoura Peninsula walkway for stunning views.
• Drive through beautiful vineyards of Waipara region before entering Christchurch.
• Drop-off to your hotel or preferred location in Christchurch.
Note:This transfer operates 24 hours a day, but late afternoon and evening departures from Picton may not include all the stops on the way. To thoroughly enjoy & make the most of your time, we recommend departing Picton latest by 2pm.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Bottled water.
- Light refreshments.
- One-way private transfer.
- Transport by private Mercedes Minivan.
- Wine tasting.
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off.
- Local guide.
- Meals.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private One Way Transfer Tour between Picton & Christchurch is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private One Way Transfer Tour between Picton & Christchurch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Light refreshments
- One-way private transfer
- Transport by private Mercedes Minivan.
- Wine tasting
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Meals
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
