New Zealand Family Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1 Christchurch

Known as the 'garden city', Christchurch has a distinctly English feel so start the adventure with a very English activity - paddling along the River Avon in a gondola! Perhaps join the locals for a picnic in the park afterwards. Cathedral Square is a popular place with local families and street performers and you may even catch a mime, juggling or singing show. Top off the afternoon with a visit to the International Antarctic Centre to get a taste of life on 'The White Continent'. You might even get to ride the all terrain Hagglund, a vehicle used to cross Antarctica's rocky terrain.

Day 2 Punakaiki

A train ride across the alpine backbone of the country delivers us from one coast to the other. Visit the famous Pancake Rocks in the seaside settlement of Punakaiki

Day 3-4 Franz Josef Glacier

Head down the West Coast to the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier. Clamp on some crampons and take a walk through a world of ice and rock on a guided tour of the glacier. There is plenty of time afterwards to kayak, hike or simply relax against the forested backdrop of Westland National Park.

Days 5-6 Wanaka

Nestled between the Southern Alps and a pristine glacial lake, Wanaka is a haven for windsurfing, rafting and canyoning. For a quirky alternative, tackle the maze at Puzzling World.

Days 7-8 Queenstown

Riding the Skyline Gondola for a postcard view of Lake Wakatipu is a must for any visitor. Others can hike by the lake, climb Queenstown Hill or seek an adrenaline rush with bungy jumping, jet boating or paragliding.

Days 9-10 Mt Cook

Be dwarfed by the awesome silhouette of Aoraki Mt Cook as you tackle one of the walks of the area. Get face to face with just some of New Zealand’s 40 million sheep as we visit a high-country working sheep station.

Day 11-12 Christchurch

Now's your chance to grab some last minute souvenirs of a fantastic adventure or take a final punt along the River Avon.

Trip Details

Local Payment	NZD $300
Duration	12 days
Tour Code	PFA
Accommodation	Guesthouses/hotels (11 nts)
Transportation	Minibus, coach, walking
Group Size	Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure	Departure is guaranteed
Budget	Allow NZD $500 for meals not included.

When can I go?

Start Date	Finish Date	Places Available	Bookings
2008-10-12	2008-10-23	7+	book now
2008-10-26	2008-11-06	7+	book now
2008-11-23	2008-12-04	7+	book now

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