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Fiords, Glaciers and Mountains Family Adventure

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

Explore the magnificent Akaroa Harbour and its wildlife, the mountains and glacier lake of Mt Cook National Park before heading 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 the West Coast. Explore the magnificent glaciers and rainforest and enjoy a scenic helicopter flight with a snow landing. Return to Christchurch crossing the Southern Alps on board the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Private Transfer from Accommodation to Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise with Black Cat

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

Included activity: Lord of the Rings Queenstown Tour with Nomad Safaris

Included activity: Shotover Canyon Jet Boat Ride

Included activity: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown with RealNZ

Included activity: Twin Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flight with The Helicopter Line

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation with Christchurch Touring Company

Itinerary summary for: Fiords, Glaciers and Mountains Family Adventure

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 2: It's a short drive to Akaroa where you'll enjoy a harbour nature cruise
Accommodation: Akaroa Waterfront Motels

Day 3: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive to the MacKenzie Country and Mt Cook for a glacier explorers tour
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 4: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 5: Experience 2 of the highlights of Queenstown, a Nomad Safari 4WD trip and Shotover Jet Boat ride
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 6: Board your luxury coach to the 'Sound of Silence' where you'll venture into the wilderness of Doubtful Sound
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 7: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: 58 on Cron Motel

Day 8: Explore the glaciers with a scenic helicopter flight over Westland National Park
Accommodation: 58 on Cron Motel

Day 9: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 10: Depart Christchurch today