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This spectacular active adventure covers the length and breadth of New Zealand,
on an odyssey that will appeal to those with a real spirit of adventure who want to
experience the best of New Zealand's natural and cultural wonders.

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Auckland, caves & geysers
After exploring Auckland on North Island we head to the Hauraki Gulf island of Waiheke famous for its beaches, wineries & olive groves. Next it's on to Waipoua Kauri Forest and beautiful Hokianga Harbour to our seaside hotel. After a boat cruise in the Bay of Islands including the famous 'hole in the rock' we return to Auckland and continue south for Waitomo Caves and onto Rotorua where we visit Rainbow Springs and the geyser area at Whakarewarewa. At Waiotapu we discover Lady Knox Geyser before exploring the pretty lakeside town of Taupo.

Napier, Wellington & Queen Charlotte Sound
At Hawkes Bay we discover the city of Napier, destroyed by an earthquake in 1931 and rebuilt in Art Deco style. After visiting the gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers, it's on to New Zealand's capital, Wellington, where there's time to ride the cable-car to the Botanical Gardens or walk along historic Tinakori Road. Taking the ferry across Cook Straight we reach Picton on South Island. A scenic drive around lower Queen Charlotte Sound takes us to Havelock and the pleasant city of Nelson. Travelling down the west coast we visit the famous Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki and the goldmining centre at Ross where you can try your hand at gold-panning.

Doubtful Sounds & Christchurch
From Fox Glacier we spend time in Queenstown before continuing south via Lake Manapouri to Doubtful Sound to spend a night on the Fiordland Navigator cruise ship. From the distinctly Scottish town of Dunedin we take a trip to see the yellow-eyed penguins at Penguin place before arriving at the enigmatic boulders of Moeraki Beach. From Oamaru we drive along the Waitaki River valley to Mt. Cook National Park where there's time for a boat trip or helicopter flight. A pleasant drive through the Canterbury countryside takes us to Akaroa, first settled by the French, where we can relax in one of the towns many cafés. After a boat trip in the harbour to look for Hector's dolphins our journey ends in the city of Christchurch.

The Trip

A comprehensive tour taking in the best of New Zealand, with a wide range of activities included or available to book locally. Easy day walks suitable for anyone with reasonable fitness. New Zealand’s climate is maritime: mild and pleasant with abundant sunshine, high
rainfall and a few extremes of heat and cold.However, settled weather cannot be counted on at any time of year – all seasons can be experienced in one day! Generally the summer months (Nov-April) are warmest and most pleasant, with least rainfall. In the Southern Alps temperatures can fluctuate dramatically..

Top Tips

You will need lightweight clothing, but also warmer clothing. Good rain gear is essential as is
warm upper body clothing. Fine Merino products can be purchased in NZ and are warmer than synthetics.Bring swimwear too. You should also bring comfortable waterproof walking boots and sandals for relaxing.

You will have: 20nts hotel, 3nts inn, 1nt chalet, 1nt cruise boat - standard accommodation throughout.

Meals included - 25 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 6 dinners

Transport

Your transport will include: Bus/Ferry/On foot/Cruise Boat.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - 2 Fly Auckland..

Day 3 - Arrive Auckland; orientation tour..

Day 4 - In Auckland; visit the wineries at Waiheke island.

Day 5 - Visit Waipoua Kauri Forest; continue to Hokianga Harbour.

Day 6 - Visit Waitangi; boat cruise in Bay of islands.

Day 7 - Optional ferry excursion to Russel; return Auckland.

Day 8 - Drive Waitomo; optional cave visit; continue to Rotorua.

Day 9 - In Rotorua; visit agrodome, Rainbow Springs & Whakarewarewa geysers, Tamaki village.

Day 10 - Drive to Taupo via the Waiotapu Thermal Reserve.

Day 11 - Drive to Napier; Cape Kidnappers visit..

Day 12 - Art-Deco tour of Napier; bus to Wellington.

Day 13 - Free day for sightseeing in Wellington.

Day 14 - Ferry to Picton; visit Edwin Fox museum.

Day 15 - To Nelson via Queen Charlotte Sound; explore city.

Day 16 - Visit Nelson Lakes NP; continue to Punakaiki.

Day 17 - To Fox Glacier via Ross gold-mining centre and Franz Josef.

Day 18 -To Queenstown via Haast Pass.

Day 19 - In Queenstown; optional activities.

Day 20 - Via Lake Manapouri and Wilmot Pass to Doubtful Sound; overnight cruise.

Day 21 - Launch and bus to Dunedin.

Day 22 - Free in Dunedin; visit Albatross Colony & Penguins.

Day 23 - Drive via Moeraki Boulder Beach and Oamaru to Mt Cook NP.

Day 24 - Drive Tekapo; optional observatory visit.

Day 25 - To Akaroa.

Day 26 - In Akaroa; boat cruise and free time.

Day 27 - To Christchurch; explore town.

Day 28 - Fly London.

Day 29 - Arrive London.

AUCKLAND CITY orientation tour and excursion to the Gulf Island of Waiheke.
HOKIANGA Visit the spectacular Waipoua Kauri Forest and the excellent Kauri Museum at Matakohe.
BAY OF ISLANDS Stunning scenery and Maori culture
.ROTORUA Exploring New Zealand’sunique sulphurous landscapes and thermal pools
.NAPIER Stunning Art Deco town and the Cape Kidnappers gannet colony.
WELLINGTON Exploring New Zealand’s charming cultural capital.
PICTON The spectacular Queen Charlotte Sound.
QUEENSTOWN New Zealand’s exhilarating adventure capital.
DOUBTFUL SOUND Cruising through the breathtaking landscapes of Fjordland.
DUNEDIN Delightful coastal town. Visit the Royal Albatross Colony at Taiaroa Head.
AKAROA Old French settlement. Cruise through the landscapes of the volcanic bay.
CHRISTCHURCH New Zealand’s beautiful ‘Garden City’.