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Autumn trees and snow-capped mountains reflected in lake water at Queenstown.
Family Touring

South Island Family Adventure

Christchurch

Christchurch

13 days, 12 nights

Road Trips

From: $5,871 pp

Overview

This family adventure begins with the chilly wonders of the Antarctic and the heights of the Ōtautahi / Christchurch gondola. You will navigate the iceberg-laden waters of Aoraki / Mount Cook and the secret glow worm grottoes of Te Anau before witnessing the sheer scale of Piopiotahi / Milford Sound. The energy shifts in Tahuna / Queenstown with jet boating and luge racing, followed by a transition to the West Coast to see the ancient ice of Franz Josef. To conclude, the TranzAlpine train provides a relaxing final chapter, carving through the Southern Alps as you return to the garden city for your flight home.

Highlights & inclusions

13 days / 12 nights
1 lunch

Christchurch

Christchurch

Apartments
Rental car included
  • International Antarctic Centre
  • Glacier Explorers
  • Penguin Conservation Reserve Tour

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Why New Zealand Self Drive Tours

  • One dedicated travel specialist to plan, book, and manage your journey from first enquiry to departure.
  • We plan itineraries that work well once you’re actually here, with realistic drive times, thoughtful pacing, and the right balance of experiences.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

On arrival, you will be met by a private driver and transferred to your Christchurch accommodation.

People sitting on concrete steps by a river with modern buildings and a blue tram in the background.

Accommodation

Modern glass facade hotel building illuminated at night with trees and parked cars nearby.
Quest on Cambridge

Highlights of South Island Family Adventure

Two children watching penguins swimming underwater in an aquarium tank.

International Antarctic Centre

Group of tourists in yellow boat touring near a blue glacier with rocky mountain background.

Glacier Explorers

Penguin standing on rocky shore with water and seaweed around.

Penguin Conservation Reserve Tour

Blue glowing glowworms lighting up a dark cave ceiling.

Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Cruise boat sailing through a mountain fjord with waterfalls and clouds above.

Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included

Red Shotover Jet boat speeding on river with passengers wearing life jackets amidst rocky shore and trees.

Shotover Jet Canyon Jet Boat Ride

Three people race down the Skyline Queenstown Luge track in colorful carts, with Lake Wakatipu and the snow-capped Remarkables in the background.

Gondola and Luge at Skyline Queenstown

Aerial view of a KiwiRail train on a bridge over river with mountains and clouds at sunset.

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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