Day 1 | Christchurch to Kaikōura
- Personal airport meet-and-greet and private transfer.
- Travel to the coastal town of Kaikōura, which perfectly blends giant, deep-sea marine life with towering snowy mountains.
- Choose between swimming with wild pods of dolphins, whale-watching giant Sperm Whales, or taking part in an exhilarating coastal eco-zipline adventure.
- Discover seals, marine wildlife, and spectacular ocean views.
Day 2 | Marlborough & Abel Tasman
- Travel through Marlborough, New Zealand's premier wine region.
- Explore the Nelson Tasman region, renowned for its sunshine, beaches, and cycling trails. Known for bright, golden sandy beaches, clear turquoise water, and sunny, mild weather.
- Arrive in Abel Tasman National Park for a two-night stay.
Day 3 | Abel Tasman National Park
- Explore one of New Zealand's Great Walks; it perfectly mixes a tropical beach vacation with a rugged hiking trip.
- Choose between guided hiking, walking through lush, green native forest and along sandy beaches in a protected marine reserve.
- Or sea kayaking, which lets you paddle through crystal-clear, turquoise water to reach hidden caves
- or a cultural waka experience, where you will paddle a traditional Māori canoe (waka) along the golden coast.
Day 4 | Buller River & Punakaiki
- Experience a Grade 3 whitewater rafting adventure on the Buller River, making it ideal for both first-timers and those with a taste for adventure.
- Explore Paparoa National Park.
- Visit Punakaiki's famous Pancake Rocks, 30-million-year-old limestone formations.
Day 5 | West Coast & Franz Josef
- Experience the famous Underworld Glowworm Cave Rafting adventure, float on inner tubes through massive cave systems. The cave ceilings are covered with millions of glowing dots.
- The West Coast of New Zealand's South Island is famous for its wild, untouched nature and coastal rainforest trails.
- Arrive in Franz Josef Glacier for a two-night stay.
Day 6 | Glacier & Wilderness Adventures
- Explore Franz Josef and Fox Glacier, two of the few glaciers in the world that flow into a lush, temperate rainforest and Westland National Park.
- Experience a Hlei hike that drops you into a surreal world of blue ice accessible only by air.
- Optional: Heli flight with snow landing
- Choose between sunset kayaking on Lake Mapourika or a rainforest cruise through the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary.
Day 7 | Wānaka & Mt Aspiring National Park
- Stop at the Blue Pools, with its stunning, crystal-clear glacial water that glows a vibrant, electric blue.
- Travel through Mt Aspiring National Park.
- Optional canyoning and adventure activities.
- Continue to Wānaka or Queenstown.
Day 8 | Wanaka or Queenstown - Adventure Day
- Get challenged by Wildwire Wānaka, famous for offering the world's highest waterfall cable climb.
- Optional: Experience an exhilarating jet boat adventure through glacier-carved valleys.
- Optional: A private wood-fired lunch in the magical, mossy forest, next to a delicate, unspoiled, crystal-clear stream, with food cooked over a fire in front of you.
- Optional: Zipline through Paradise, zoom past waterfalls, cliffs, and tree canopies, in a hidden slot canyon.
- Explore the spectacular landscapes of Mt Aspiring National Park.
Day 9 | Explore at Leisure
- Enjoy a flexible day tailored to your family's interests.
- Optional hiking, cycling, wildlife experiences, or lakeside relaxation.
- Explore Wānaka or Queenstown at your own pace.
- Ride the Skyline Gondola and enjoy the famous Queenstown Luge.
Day 10 | Milford Sound - Fiordland
- Soar over the Southern Alps, see pristine alpine lakes, and view ancient glaciers from above. The plane then swoops into the deep fjord to land at Milford Sound.
- Enjoy a boutique cruise through Fiordland National Park, surrounded by towering mountains straight up from the sea.
- Spot seals, dolphins, and native birdlife.
Day 11 | Aoraki / Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo
- Be in awe of the surreal turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki and Tekapo
- Walk the iconic Hooker Valley Track, surrounded by the highest peaks in New Zealand.
- Experience the dramatic alpine landscapes of Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park.
- Enjoy an exclusive World-Class dark-sky stargazing experience. The pristine environment makes it one of the best places on Earth to connect with the cosmos.
Day 12 | Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
- Journey through the Mackenzie Basin.
- Private transfer for your onward journey.
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