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Auckland to Christchurch Family Adventure
This 19 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
Explore Auckland the ‘City of Sails’ before venturing south to Waitomo and the world famous glow worm caves. Rotorua and its Maori culture and adventure activities are next before spending a night at the rural retreat of Tarata Fishaway. You have 2 nights in the funky capital city of Wellington, before crossing the Cook Strait to the South Island on the Interislander Ferry. A whale watching cruise in the wildlife mecca of Kaikoura is included before arriving into Christchurch. You then take a trip to Akaroa and swim with the world's smallest dolphin. Continuing south you reach Mt Cook National Park's towering mountains and enjoy an iceberg encounter on the Tasman Glacier Lake. In the ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown you have time to explore the many activities on offer or simply enjoy the atmosphere and relax. The wild West Coast is next where rainforests meet glaciers and a helicopter trip here will be a highlight of your trip. The final leg returns you to Christchurch on board the TranzAlpine Scenic Train.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.
Rental car insurance included
Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.
Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.
This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.
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Itinerary summary for: Auckland to Christchurch Family Adventure
Day 1: Arrive into Auckland City
Accommodation:
Sudima Auckland City
Day 2: Explore Auckland or maybe take a cruise around the harbour
Accommodation:
Sudima Auckland City
Day 3: Travel south through the lush Waikato countryside to the limestone formations of Waitomo
Accommodation:
Palm Court Motel Otorohanga
Day 4: Head to Rotorua and maybe tonight take in a Maori cultural experience
Accommodation:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 5: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering the thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 6: Travel to the Rangitikei and the rural retreat of Tarata Fishaway
Accommodation:
Tarata Fishaway
Day 7: Continue south through the Manawatu, then follow the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation:
CityLife Wellington
Day 8: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the hidden filming locations for Lord of the Rings
Accommodation:
CityLife Wellington
Day 9: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Blenheim
Day 10: Take the coastal road to Kaikoura
Accommodation:
The White Morph, Kaikoura
Day 11: Continue south through the countryside of Canterbury to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 12: Travel to Bank's Peninsula and the idyllic village of Akaroa where you'll swim with the rare hector's dolphin
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 13: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation:
Mt Cook Motel
Day 14: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 15: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 16: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 17: Get a bird's eye view of the untouched wilderness that is Westland National Park
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 18: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 19: Depart Christchurch today