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Fiords, Glaciers and Mountains Family Adventure - reversed

This 10 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.


From Christchurch cross the Southern Alps on board the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train. Explore the magnificent glaciers and rainforest and enjoy a scenic helicopter flight with a snow landing.  Continue south to the resort town of Queenstown for 3 nights. Enjoy a trip on the TSS Earnslaw crossing Lake Wakatipu, a Nomad Safari 4WD trip and a Shotover Jet Boat ride. A highlight is a full day trip to Doubtful Sound before you head north to Mt Cook National Park and the glacier lake.  Your adventure ends with a relaxing visit to the French settlement of Akaroa, including a cruise on the beautiful Akaroa Harbour.


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: Fiords, Glaciers and Mountains Family Adventure - reversed

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City
Accommodation: Quest Cathedral Junction

Day 2: Board the TranzAlpine train for a stunning rail journey over the Southern Alps to the West Coast
Accommodation: Glenfern Villas

Day 3: Explore the glaciers with a scenic helicopter flight
Accommodation: Glenfern Villas

Day 4: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown and TSS Earnslaw steamship and high country dinner
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 5: Journey to the remote Doubtful Sound for a true wilderness experience
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 6: Discover for yourself why Queenstown is the 'Adventure Capital' with a 4WD trip and Shotover Jet Boat ride
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 7: The Kawerau Gorge leads you to Central Otago, before you cross the Lindis Pass towards Mt. Cook National Park and your iceberg adventure
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 8: Enjoy a scenic drive through the MacKenzie Country and the Canterbury Plains to the charming village of Akaroa
Accommodation: Criterion Motel

Day 9: Take a cruise on Akaroa Harbour, then its a short drive to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest Cathedral Junction

Day 10: Depart Christchurch today