Expedition 1

8 Day Family Adventure In The South Island Of New Zealand!

9 - 16 October 2023
5 family spots available

Get ready for the most amazing tour designed for adventure families. Picture this: an action-packed 8-day expedition through the breathtaking South Island of New Zealand. You'll explore three incredible regions, surrounded by other awesome families, giving your kids the chance to make new friends and have a blast! Our campervan convoy ensures comfort and convenience as you cruise through, lush rainforests, stunning mountains and creating unforgettable memories together. This family-oriented adventure isn't just about exploring nature; it's about forming lifelong friendships and having the time of your lives. We've taken care of all the planning, so you just need to show up with excitement and hop into your campervan. Don't miss out on this journey of a lifetime with the Tartan Coconuts Expedition!

Prices from $5,649 per family (based on 1 adult and 1 child)

Included

Not Included

7 breakfasts: We will provide continental breakfasts on 7 mornings (day 1 not provided)
2 restaurant dinners
1 dessert: We'll provide dessert on the first night
9 day campervan hire: Although the expedition is only 8 days, as we will be returning them on the 17th Oct, it's charged as 9 days
8 nights campsite accommodation

Activities:
Entry to Tekapo Springs hot pools
Earnslaw boat ride
Gondola and 5 luge rides
Puzzling world entry including outdoor maze
River jet boat ride
Off-road buggy or quad bike tour
Gold panning
Antarctic Centre

Flights, visas and airport transfers:
Lunches, snacks & beverages
Fuel
Travel insurance: Not mandatory but recommended
Vehicle insurance: Not mandatory but highly recommended. This is organised through the campervan hire company
Road User Chargers (RUCs)
LPG Gas: The camper uses LPG for the stove and to heat water
Parking costs: Some towns may have parking costs in the town
Campervan exclusions: There are a list of exclusions you may want to add with the campervan hire, such as an extra driver, booster/car seat, outdoor table and chairs etc

Perks Of Travelling In A Camper

Everything you need is in one place, no need to unpack the whole car to find one thing
There is a lot of space for the kids in the back to enjoy themselves on long road trips
No searching for toilets! The toilet is in your camper which saves A LOT of time on the road
If you're needing a rest, you have a bed right there to chill on
Campervans offer panoramic views through large windows, enabling everyone, including the kids, to enjoy the scenic beauty during the drive. It enhances the overall travel experience and adds to the excitement of the journey.

Meet Your Hosts

We're Lath (dad), Tash (mum), Arabella (9) and Sienna (5), a kiwi family originally from the North Island of New Zealand. Arabella and Sienna are both world schooled and are learning so much on the road. We love hiking to places with incredible views, finding really cool things out in nature that we haven't seen before and capturing it all through the lense. We're a little bit nutty (ok..A LOT), full of dad jokes (even the kids!) and we love to go with the flow. Where there's a new experience to be had, you'll probably find us there!