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Prices from around $1108
Our trips are designed for guests that want to do more than just look at our beautiful scenery from a bus window. Every day we organise the chance to do some easy optional hiking (1-3 hours), as well as adrenalin activities such as tandem skydiving, white water rafting or something a bit more sedate like swimming with the dolphins or sailing.
Optional activities that require extra cost are marked with an asterix*.
You do not have to be an athlete to enjoy our adventures, as there are always different grades and lengths of trails to take on our hikes.
Our trips typically have 12 guests with 1 guide. The guests assist throughout the trip to help prepare meals and generally help out to keep their adventure running smoothly.
We use multi-share cabins at ski lodges, Holiday Parks and top class backpacker hotels.
Our typical guest is a 25 to 30-something office / professional who wants to get out and experience New Zealand''s beauty, as well as having the chance to sit back and relax while our guide takes care of the driving, accommodation and food on their holiday adventure.
Come along and join us for an experience we know you will enjoy ....
**Day 1: Auckland to Bay of Islands. **
We start our adventure by travelling to Paihia in the Bay of Islands. There are a number of activities to choose from today: take a boat trip out into the Bay to swim with the dolphins*; join a guided sea-kayaking adventure*; take a ferry across the Bay to explore historic Russell*; or just laze on the beach which is only one-block from our accommodations. This afternoon we can take a 2-hour (return) hike through the forest to a scenic lookout over the Bay before our included dinner. (Dinner)
**Day 2 Bay of Islands.**
A free day to explore as you like. Perhaps spend the day sailing amongst the 144 islands in the Bay, hike one of the many local shoreline and forest trails overlooking the Bay, or take the whole day to hike some of the unpopulated islands within the Maritime Park and explore archaeological diggings from the early native Maori tribes*. After our included dinner tonight we can take a stroll along the waterfront for a quiet drink at one of the cafes'' overlooking the water. (Breakfast, Dinner)
**Day 3 Bay of Islands to Rotorua (via Auckland).**
We head back to Auckland in time for lunch and to meet a few more travellers joining our adventure before we arrive in Rotorua, famous for its thermal activity and native Maori heritage. We can take an evening excursion to walk off our included dinner through a local geothermal park where we can get up close to boiling mud pools and steaming geysers.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
**Day 4 Rotorua.**
Your choice of culture, outdoor pursuits or adrenalin adventures today. Enjoy the Volcanic Wonderland and experience geothermal activity and view live Kiwi birds in their nocturnal habitat* or venture into the nearby forests to explore the hiking and mountain biking tracks. A popular option today is white water rafting* at Kaitiaki River. The chance to experience traditional native Maori culture at a concert and feast* this evening. (Breakfast)
**Day 5 Rotorua to Tongariro National Park.**
With a short drive to Lake Taupo we stop to view the mighty Huka Falls. Today we have the chance to explore a dormant volcano by taking a 7-hour hike on the Mt.Tongariro Crossing trail. Shorter hikes can be explored nearby on an active volcano, Mt.Ruapehu on one of the many walks within the National Park. Tonight we have twin-share accommodation at our ski-lodge on the side of the volcano. After our included dinner, we can soak our tired bodies in one of the lodge''s hot tubs. (Breakfast, Dinner)
**Day 6 Tongariro National Park to Marlborough Sounds (via Wellington).**
We travel through rolling farmlands before arriving in Wellington, New Zealand''s capital city. We explore the National Museum and visit Parliament Grounds before our included inter-island cruise to the South Island through Queen Charlotte Sound. (Breakfast)
**Day 7 Marlborough Sounds to Christchurch.**
We follow the coast to Kaikoura where we stop to view a seal colony this morning before the chance to see the giant sperm whale on a local boat trip*. On our arrival in the Garden City of Christchurch this afternoon we have an orientation tour before later heading out into town for dinner. (Breakfast)
**Day 8 Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier.**
A few more travellers join us this morning as we make our way towards the Arthur''s Pass National Park. We take time-out for lunch at an historic goldmining town on the rugged West Coast before reaching one of the villages within the Westland National Park. (Breakfast, Dinner)
**Day 9 Franz Josef Glacier.**
We have the chance to take a guided hike* onto one of the regions massive glaciers today. Choose from half and full-day hikes or visit a White Heron colony to go bird watching*. (Breakfast, Dinner)
**Day 10 Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown.**
Today we travel from sea level into the mountains via alpine passes overlooking the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. We have the chance for short hikes in the passes before having lunch at Lake Wanaka. This afternoon we arrive in Queenstown, the ''Adventure Capital'' of New Zealand. (Breakfast, Dinner)
**Day 11 Queenstown.**
Adrenalin day today – try river body-boarding*, white water rafting*, bungy jumping*, tandem skydiving*, jet boating* - or try to do them all to make the most of our Queenstown experience. Our hikers have the chance to spend the day on the Routeburn Track* within the Mt.Aspiring National Park. Tonight we venture into town to try out the local restaurants and nightlife. (Breakfast)
**Day 12 Queenstown. (Milford Sound day trip).**
Join us for a journey to view the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound within in the Fiordland National Park. Take a small boat cruise* for close up views of Mitre Peak, cascading waterfalls and lush rainforest - keep a look out for the local wildlife of dolphins, penguins and seals. Our hikers can also choose to take a three-hour trek on the Greenstone Track into the Humboldt Mountains. (Breakfast)
**Day 13 Queenstown to Mt.Cook National Park.**
We have a morning stop at the historic goldmining village of Arrowtown before travelling beside the Southern Alps towards New Zealand''s highest peak, Mt. Cook (3754 metres). (Breakfast, Dinner)
**Day 14 Mt.Cook National Park to Christchurch.**
This morning we take a 3-hour (return) hike into the Mt.Cook National Park to the face of the Tasman Glacier. We make time for lunch at one of the glacial lakes before winding our way down to the Canterbury Plains and arriving into Christchurch in the late afternoon. This evening we will go out to celebrate our adventure over our farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (Breakfast)
**Day 15 Christchurch.**
After a leisurely breakfast by the pool we farewell our fellow travellers as we complete our New Zealand adventure. (Check-out time is 10.00am). (Breakfast)
Not Included: All Trek trips are contracted to individual Trek Leaders. While every endeavour will be made to adhere to the information in the Brochure, Trek Leaders may have to alter arrangements due to circumstance. In the event of poor weather conditions your Trek L
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| You should bring: | | Your own sleeping bag, a towel and your camera with plenty of film.We recommend that you bring a good pair of walking shoes, a sweater/jersey for night-time and a lightweight windbreaker/raincoat for optional outdoor activities. Nightclubs and bars do not |
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| Days: 15 |
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