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  Family Trips FAMILY ADVENTURE IN MIDDLE EARTH  
 

Are you looking for a family adventure with all the best activities included? Do you want to enjoy your New Zealand trip in comfort and style, knowing your children are having the time of their lives?

Family Adventure in Middle Earth
Discover New Zealand's South Island in style on this family adventure for all ages! Daily activities include swimming with the Dusky dolphins in Kaikoura, sea kayaking the Abel Tasman National Park, hiking the world famous Queen Charlotte Track, soaking in mountain hot springs and white water rafting!

Every member of the family deserves to relax and enjoy their holiday. We take the pressure off mom and dad by providing fun activities for the whole family as well as maintaining the flexibility of offering separate activities for children and adults. This trip is designed to cater for children of all ages and has loads of activities included in the price! Feel free to contact us to discuss taking your family on the adventure of a lifetime!

 
Taking a boat through the Marlborough Sounds
Riding Quad Bikes!
 
 

 

     
  Brief Itinerary (Full Itinerary)      
 

Day 1 & 2: Arrival in Christchurch / Kaikoura
Arrive in Christchurch and spend the afternoon exploring the city and sights. The following morning we head up to Kaikoura, the "Serengetti of the South Pacific".
Day 3 & 4: Swim with the Dolphins / Marlborough Sounds
Rise early in the morning to swim with the friendly Dusky dolphins - this truly is an experience of a lifetime! Travel north to the Marlborough Sounds to explore this beautiful area by sea kayak, on foot and mountain bike!
Day 5 & 6: Abel Tasman National Park
The Abel Tasman is New Zealand's most popular National Park. A sea kayaking and hiking paradise with deserted golden sand beaches, tranquil blue waters and an abundance of marine wildlife!
Day 7 & 8: Nelson Lakes National Park / Murchison
Hike through the Nelson Lakes National Park's beautiful beech forest with incredible bird life before venturing to Murchison, the White Water Capital of New Zealand. Experience the thrill of white water rafting, jet boating, or try your hand at gold panning.
Day 9 & 10: Punakaiki / Pancake Rocks
Take an unforgettable journey through the sub-tropical rainforest to where we put on wetsuits, grab an inner tube, helmet & headlamp and descend into the underworld! The limestone rock formations of the Pancake Rocks are simply stunning.
Day 11 & 12: The Hanmer Springs
Enjoy the town of Hanmer Springs with beautiful hot pools and activities for the whole family.
Day 13: Depart Christchurch
A short drive through to Christchurch for plane flights home.

 
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Essential Details
13 Days exploring the South Island
All meals included except 1 dinner & 1 lunch
All activities included in the cost
   
   
   
   
   
   
Hiking trails
One of the many beautiful hiking trails on the South Island
seals
Viewing seals in Kaikoura
 
       
  Options    
 

If you would like to extend your trip to cover part of the North Island also, or would like to visit Queenstown, just let us know and we can organize it!

   
       
  Activities & Inclusions    
  The Family Adventure in Middle Earth includes many great activities such as dolphin swimming, inner tube adventures, kayaking and much more. The cost of the tour also includes all meals (except for 1 lunch & 1 dinner), 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 can be run for one, two or three families, depending on their size.
Minimum 4 / Maximum 12
   
         
  Tour Cost (All Prices Include New Zealand Taxes)      
 

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

     
         
  Tour Map      
 

The following map shows the tour route through the South Island.

     
 
 
     
         
  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.