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DINH BANG VILLAGE DAY 47 CHRISTCHURCH/BLENHEIM At the agreed upon time be ready in the lobby of your hotel in preparation for your overland journey to Blenheim. The drive takes approximately 4 ½ hours. The drive from Christchurch to Blenheim is mostly coastal scenery; one side you will see mountains and the other side you see the coast. Driving north from Christchurch you will be surrounded the rolling hills of Canterbury’s wine region, the Waipara Valley. As the country’s fastest growing wine region there are plenty of places to stop and enjoy a long lunch – or follow the North Canterbury Food & Wine trail to sample more local flavours and meet the passionate people who create them. Waipara would be a good place to stop for lunch. At the Chateau Marlborough reservations for a Luxury Suite have been confirmed for the following 2 nights. Located in the heart of New Zealand’s most famous wine region, this 5-star hotel provides stunning views overlooking Seymour Square Gardens, and is a short walk away from the center of Blenheim. Overnight: Chateau Marlborough – Luxury Suite BANGKOK