So you want to explore both islands of New Zealand but don't have that much time? This is your tour! Our 16 day adventure takes you from the international cities of Auckland or Christchurch and squeezes in as much as humanly possible. Because we listen to our tour members, this tour has evolved from previous feedback - so you can be sure that we include our favourite locations!
This tour is not just a standard New Zealand holiday. We promise you will leave having learned and experienced our country first hand, pushed yourself to limits you never thought you could reach, made a great group of friends from all around the world, and played a role in a thousand stories to amaze the folks with back home.
There is no difference to your experience whether you go on the forward (Auckland to Christchurch) or reverse (Christchurch to Auckland) route. Sweet as.
A full day by day itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.
Includes
-Accommodation – quad or 6 share dorms in adventure lodges, hostels & motels
-Experienced and Passionate Kiwi Tour Manager
-Transportation via tour bus/van and Inter-Islander Ferry
-Unique guided tour at each destination
-Breakfast every day
-An evening’s entertainment at a “marae” (traditional Maori meeting ground)
-View Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers
-Carve your own ‘tiki’ pendant in Coromandel
-Gondola ride to the top of Queenstown
-Entrance to the Orakei Korako Geyserland and Thermal park
-Explore natural rainforests, hidden canyons & waterfalls
-The spectacular ‘Tranz Alpine Crossing’ train journey between Greymouth and Christchurch
-Visit Mokai Gravity Canyon – an extreme adventure park
-Two nights in Queenstown – adventure capital of the world!
-Taste a "hangi" and witness a haka performance
-View Mt Doom from Lord of the Rings
-Swim in turquoise lakes, canyon pools and clear mountain rivers
-Heaps of unique adventures along the way that other tour companies miss out on!
Optional Extras
-Upgrade your accommodation to double / twin with en-suite for $1,099 NZD
-Add single activity options (ask about our discounted activities)
-Add an Extreme Activity Pack - the pack for the 16 day tour is only $1,199 NZD
-Select a Bay of Islands package, before or after your tour, from $210 NZD
-Day trip to Milford Sound from Queenstown from $165 NZD
-Walk "The Tongariro Crossing" from $46 NZD
-Add a Snow Tour during the winter season! Options from 3 to 7 days
-Select extra nights' accommodation before or after your Tour from $28
-Explore the winterless Far North with our brand new, fully guided 6 day Northlands adventure tour
Prices per person, based on 2 people traveling - please submit an enquiry to receive a personalized itinerary and costs.
| Auckland | |
| Auckland to Coromandel | |
| Coromandel to Rotorua | |
| Rotorua to Waitomo Caves | |
| Waitomo Caves to Taupo | |
| Taupo | |
| Taupo to Wellington | |
| Wellington to Kaikoura | |
| Kaikoura to Christchurch | |
| Christchurch to Lake Tekapo | |
| Lake Tekapo to Queenstown | |
| Queenstown | |
| Queenstown to Wanaka | |
| Wanaka to Franz Josef | |
| Franz Josef | |
| Franz Josef to Christchurch |