NOVA TRAVEL

New Zealand: South Island Family explorer-9Days

Itinerary-9Days

Day 1: Christchurch

Arrive into Christchurch and transfer to Hotel. (N)

Day 2: Lake Tekapo

Travel across the Canterbury Plains for a 1-night stay . Relax in the hot springs or take a hike or bicycle ride around the glacier-fed waters of Lake Tekapo. (N)

Day 3: Queenstown

Drive past braided river valleys, native beech forests and lush alpine meadows on your way to Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. Stay 3 nights, set against the Remarkables mountain range and next to Lake Wakatipu. (N)

Days 4-5: Queenstown

Days at leisure. Optional excursions include a 4x4 tour through Skippers Canyon, rafting, kayaking or ziplining. (N)

Day 6: Wanaka

Drive through the Kawarau Gorge and via Cromwell and Lake Dunstan to Wanaka for an overnight stay. This town provides access to Mount Aspiring National Park. (N)

Day 7: Franz Josef

Travel to the West Coast, a remote area full of rainforests, snow-capped mountains and thundering waterfalls. Leisurely walks can be taken to the foot of Fox and Franz Josef glaciers with the chance to soak in the glacier hot pools.(N)

Day 8: TransAlpine train • Christchurch

Return your car hire in Greymouth before boarding the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch. Traverse the Southern Alps passing stunning mountain scenery.(N)

Day 9: Onward travel
Transfer to the airport and fly home or continue your holiday. (N)​

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