Paddle a gondola along the River Avon, Get a taste for life on a farm, Hike along Franz Josef Glacier, Get active at Lake Wanaka, Ride the Skyline Gondola in Queenstown
Journey from the lush English gardens of Christchurch to the Southern Alps and quaint Queenstown. En route, learn about sheep shearing, clamp on crampons and walk across a glistening glacier and seek an adrenaline rush in the Kiwi adventure capital - the Land of the Long White Cloud has something for everyone!
Physical Rating: 3 Culture Shock Rating: 2 Accommodation: Guesthouses/hotels (11 nts) Transportation: Minibus, coach, walking Trip Style: Family Adventures Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group Departure: Departure is guaranteed Budget: Allow NZD $500 for meals not included.
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Known as the 'garden city', Christchurch has a distinctly English feel so start the adventure with a very English activity - paddling along the River Avon in a gondola! Perhaps join the locals for a picnic in the park afterwards. Cathedral Square is a popular place with local families and street performers and you may even catch a mime, juggling or singing show. Top off the afternoon with a visit to the International Antarctic Centre to get a taste of life on 'The White Continent'. You might even get to ride the all terrain Hagglund, a vehicle used to cross Antarctica's rocky terrain.
Day 3
High Country Sheep Station
A bus ride delivers us from city life to country life on an overnight stay at a High Country sheep station. Find out more about farm life on a guided tour, go for an adventurous walk, try your hand at fly fishing or explore the farm by horse and bicycle.
Day 4-5
Franz Josef Glacier
Keep an eye out for Keas, New Zealand's large alpine parrot, as you head over Arthurs Pass to the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier. There's also a chance to find your fortune and pan for gold along the way. Clamp on some crampons and take a walk through a world of ice and rock on a guided tour of the glacier. There is plenty of time afterwards to cycle, hike or simply relax against the forested backdrop of Westland National Park.
Days 6-7
Lake Wanaka
Nestled between the Southern Alps and a pristine glacial lake, Wanaka is a haven for windsurfing, rafting and canyoning. For a quirky alternative, tackle the maze at Puzzling World.
Riding the Skyline Gondola for a postcard view of Lake Wakatipu is a must for any visitor. Others can hike by the lake, climb Queenstown Hill or seek an adrenaline rush with bungee jumping, jet boating or paragliding.
Now's your chance to grab some last minute souvenirs of a fantastic adventure or take a final punt along the River Avon.
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