This family adventure begins in Christchurch and we travel to the famous marine sanctuary of Kaikoura, where we can spot whales, dolphins and an array of bird life. From there we explore scenic coastline, venture into rugged national parks and enjoy the stunning views that South Island has to offer. Many of our walks have a choice of options, so they can be as adventurous or as gentle as you wish to make them. The fun never stops with kayaking, flying foxes, quad-biking, sailing, swimming, jet-boating and bungee jumping all on offer (some optional) along the way. The relaxing finale to our trip comes at Hanmer Springs, where we can soak away our ailments in the famous hot pools. This is truly an adventure of a lifetime for a family to experience together.
Itinerary
| Day 1 |
(Sat) Arrive in Christchurch, travel to marine wonderland of Kaikoura for optional whale watching, dolphin or seabird tours. |
| Day 2 |
Walk along the peninsula seal spotting and enjoying mountain views. Afternoon hiking before water taxi to Lochmara Lodge. |
| Day 3 |
We enjoy a network of walking tracks with hidden hammock hangouts, beautiful seaside areas to explore, and optional kayaking – your adventure can be as active or relaxing as you like. |
| Day 4 |
Various activities at Happy Valley – awesome flying foxes, quad biking or horse-riding. Afternoon arts and crafts at Nelson, then onto Motueka. |
| Day 5 |
Visit Abel Tasman National Park, for walk into Torrent Bay with swimming stops at sandy beaches along the way. Afternoon yachting along the stunning coastline. |
| Day 6 |
Drive to Nelson Lakes National Park for delightful walks. Cross country safari into Rainbow Valley, before our evening stopover at Hanmer Springs. |
| Day 7 |
Relax at Hanmer Springs hot pools in the morning, and enjoy lovely walking trails. Time for optional activities – mountain bike ride, jet boating, or bungee jumping. Drive to Christchurch for farewell dinner. |
| Day 8 |
Your family adventure ends after breakfast (Sat). |