Explore the wild rugged West Coast and enjoy all this spectacular landscape has to offer! We’ve put together a spectacular family getaway package for 2 adults + 2 children which includes our favourite West Coast family friendly experiences. We think you’ll love it!

Enjoy the incredible and diverse landscapes that this region has on offer, including beautiful Arthur’s Pass National Park, the bright sparkling waters and pristine native rainforests of the Blue Pools and Hokitika Gorge, the sheer force of nature on display at the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, the incredible Nile River Glow Worm Caves, and of course Franz Josef Glacier – one of only 3 glaciers in the world surrounded by rainforest!

There’s some great fun for the kids too! This package includes a visit to Shantytown Heritage Park where they can ride on a steam train through rainforest, learn about the gold mining history of the West Coast and have the opportunity to enjoy gold panning! That’s not all – we’ve also included a treetop walk through giant rimu and kamahi trees 20 metres above the ground near Hokitika, and a thermal pools visit at Maruia Hot Springs, nestled in the Southern Alps. For more activity add-ons, see the pricing list below.

This 4 Night/5 Day Mini Break for 2 Adults + 2 Children (14 and under) Includes:

-2 Nights accommodation in a 2 bedroom unit at Punga Grove Motel Franz Josef

-2 Nights accommodation in a queen+queen seaview room at Punakaiki Resort

-Hokitika Treetop Walk

-Shantytown Entry (Steam Train Included – Gold Panning Optional)

-Underworld Adventures Charleston Glow Worm Cave Tour + Rainforest Train

-Maruia Hot Springs Family Day Retreat

-A Travel Guide Compiled by The Road Trip Including Our Top Tips for What to See and Do in the Region

All This for Just $2,179 NZD!

*Price Excludes Rental Vehicle

*Add 20 Minute Helicopter Line Neve Discoverer Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing: $650

*Add On Yer Bike Enchanted Forest 1 Hour Quad Biking Experience (2x double buggies) $475

*Upgrade Underworld Adventures Charleston Glow Worm Cave Tour to Underworld Rafting (Ages 10+ Only) $220

Need a Rental Vehicle, Got More Than 2 Kids, or Over 14s? Let Us Know Here

*Offer Valid Until 31st March 2021

Terms and Conditions for all Mini Breaks can be found at the bottom of the following page