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"We had a fantastic time and didn't want to leave. Our guide Rich seemed to find out our preferences with even food and treks without us asking and made the trip exciting and unbelievable fun! It was fantastic from the start to the end!"
Jantina Tuthill, Pennsylvania, USA
 
 
  Family Trips SOUTH ISLAND FAMILY ADVENTURE  
 

Are you looking for an affordable family vacation? A trip that explores the South Island, but has plenty of "family time" and activities for all ages?

South Island Family Adventure
Imagine a family vacation without the stress of driving, cooking, organizing activities for the kids and babysitting...! The South Island Family Adventure is just that, a vacation where your local Kiwi guide will take care of the details while you enjoy yourself, knowing your children are having the time of their lives!

Traveling in a small vehicle (maximum 8 travelers) and carrying mountain bikes, sea kayaks, snorkeling gear, bodyboards and a few other toys, you can explore the South Island at a reasonable pace, with time to relax and take it all in! Driving times are kept to a minimum, accommodations are comfortable and wonderful fresh food is prepared each day by your guide to keep everyone happy!

 
Sea Kayaking in the Abel Tasman National Park
Bikes on the boat
Carrying the mountain bikes by boat in the Marlborough Sounds
 
 

 

     
  Brief Itinerary (Full Itinerary)      
  Day 1-3: Marlborough Sounds / Queen Charlotte Track
Arrive in Blenheim and transfer by boat to our remote lodge in the Marlborough Sounds! Explore this beautiful area on foot, by kayak or mountain bike!
Day 4-6: Nelson / Abel Tasman National Park
Nelson is the gateway to the Abel Tasman, New Zealand's most famous national park and is a vibrant, sunny city. We explore the Nelson area, as well as traveling into the Abel Tasman for some hiking and sea kayaking!
Day 7: Murchison - the White Water Capital of New Zealand
Driving through the mountains, we reach Murchison where we can take a rafting or jet boating trip on the action packed Buller River!
Day 8: West Coast / Paparoa National Park / Pancake Rocks
The Wild West Coast!! Kayak and walk through Paparoa National Park to see the amazing limestone cliffs and rainforest, before going to see the famous Pancake Rocks.
Day 9 & 10: Fox Glacier / Lake Matheson / Westland National Park
Continuing south, we arrive at Fox Glacier! This incredible glacier has carved it's way through the rainforest, leaving a path of destruction behind it!
Day 11 & 12: South West New Zealand World Heritage Area / Wanaka
Explore Wanaka and the nearby Mount Aspiring National Park.
Day 13 & 14: Queenstown - the Adventure Capital of the World!
Spend a couple days testing your nerve... Queenstown has a myriad of adventure activities, most of which were invented right here!
 
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Essential Details
14 Days exploring the South Island
All meals included except 2 dinners & 1 lunch
All activities included in the cost
Maximum of 9 travelers
   
   
   
Seals in Abel Tasman
Kayaking with the seals in the Abel Tasman National Park!
Milford Sound Cruise
Milford Sound overnight cruise & kayaking
 
       
  Options    
 

If you would like to travel with another family, we can organize to have two vehicles and guides to travel in convoy! Or if you would like the convenience of a second guide, we can arrange that too!

   
       
  Activities & Inclusions    
  The South Island Family Adventure includes many great activities. Obviously, you have unlimited use of the mountain bikes, sea kayaks, bodyboards and snorkeling gear included in the tour cost. The cost of the tour also includes all meals (except for 1 lunch & 2 dinners), accommodations, transport, the services of a guide and a Serious Fun t-shirt!    
       
  Departure Dates      
  Please contact us at info@seriousfunnewzealand.com for our latest trip dates.      
       
  Numbers    
  This tour is designed to give you flexibility, comfort and an intimate New Zealand experience, so the numbers are restricted to very small groups.
Minimum 4 / Maximum 9
Larger groups can be arranged upon request.
   
         
  Tour Cost (All Prices Include New Zealand Taxes)      
 

NZ$5,450.00 pp (Minimum 2 Adults)
NZ$4,950.00 pp (Child under 15 yrs)

Please contact us for a quote for your family.

     
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South Island Family Adventure  
     
         
  Contact us today to find out more about this great South Island trip! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us on our toll free number, or to email us directly.