LOADING GALLERY
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Swimming with the Dolphins, Kaikoura
Swimming with the Dolphins, Kaikoura
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Auckland
Auckland
3/12
Auckland
Auckland
4/12
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Worm Caves
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Worm Caves
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Hobbiton Movie Set
Hobbiton Movie Set
6/12
Rotorua, New Zealand
Rotorua, New Zealand
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Rotorua, New Zealand
Rotorua, New Zealand
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Rotorua, New Zealand
Rotorua, New Zealand
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Abel Tasman National Park
Abel Tasman National Park
10/12
Kaikoura
Kaikoura
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Milford Sound Fly / Cruise Fly Tour
Milford Sound Fly / Cruise Fly Tour
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Dart River Wilderness Funyak Safari into Mt Aspiring National Park
Dart River Wilderness Funyak Safari into Mt Aspiring National Park

New Zealand Family Adventure

11 Days / 10 Nights
Auckland to Queenstown or Queenstown to Auckland
Priced at USD$2,257 per person
Price is based on 2 adults and 2 children using peak season rates. Contact us for low season pricing and specials.

INTRODUCTION

Highlights: Auckland | Waitomo Caves | Hobbiton Movie Set | Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Valley | Abel Tasman National Park | Swimming with Dolphins or Whale Watching Cruise | Queenstown

Pack up the family and clear plenty of space on your camera for this awe-inspiring adventure through New Zealand. 

Beginning in Auckland you’ll pick up your rental car and take off towards Rotorua, where the Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton movie set and geothermal wonders await. 

The second half of the journey brings you largely to the water, namely to Abel Tasman National Park and Kaikoura where you can swim with dolphins or go whale watching. 

After flying into Queenstown you’ll take your pick of one of five excursions, then the following day enjoy the thrills of town entirely at your leisure . 

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Auckland | Arrival
Day 2
Auckland to Rotorua (361km / 224mi)
 
Admission to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
 
Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Day 3
Exploring Rotorua
 
Admission to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Valley
Day 4
Rotorua to Nelson (Flight)
Day 5
Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park Cruise Tour
Day 6
Nelson to Kaikoura (243 km / 150mi)
Day 7
Kaikoura to Christchurch (181km / 112mi)
 
Freedom of Choice – 1 of 2 Excursions
 
1. Swimming with Dolphins
 
2. Whale Watching Cruise
Day 8
Christchurch to Queenstown (Flight)
Day 9
Queenstown | Freedom of Choice – choose 1 of 5 Excursions
 
1. Full Day Milford Sound Coach/Nature Cruise/Coach
 
2. Half Day Boutique Wine Tour
 
3. Sheep Station to Sheep Station Cycle Tour & Walter Peak BBQ Lunch
 
4. Shotover Jetboat Ride & Walter Peak High Country Farm Excursion
 
5. Half Day Wilderness Safari - Jetboat & Forest Walk
Day 10
Queenstown at Leisure
Day 11
Queenstown | Departure

MAP

DETAILED ITINERARY

INCLUDED

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New Zealand Family Adventure
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