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New Zealand Multisport
21 days, Auckland to Wellington
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Travelling to New Zealand? Don't worry, you won't have to choose between the two islands. With all the activities you can choose from on each island, we'll make sure you make the most of the chance to lose your breath. Across three weeks you can hike, kayak, and cycle across this diverse land. There's also time for boat cruises and local culture, just to be sure you don't miss out on anything.
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Trip Code: ONAP
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Travel Style: Active
Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.
Service Level: Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Rating: 4 - Demanding
Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Auckland
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Auckland/Hahei
Enjoy a morning cycle through Karangahake Gorge, then travel onto Hahei for the afternoon. Hike down to beautiful Cathedral Cove, then check out Hot Water Beach and dig a jacuzzi if the tide is right.
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BreakfastDay 3Hahei/Rotorua
Visit a geothermal area with boiling mud and hotpools, and opt to go whitewater rafting or hit the spa. After a traditional greeting on the marae, learn the arts of the haka and poi before a traditional hangi dinner.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Rotorua/Tongariro National Park
Conquer the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand's top-rated 1-day trek and spend the afternoon hiking an active volcano.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Tongariro National Park/Whanganui National Park
Canoe along the Retaruke and Whanganui Rivers into the heart of Whanganui National Park.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Whanganui National Park/Raetihi
Travel along the Whanganui River by jet boat visiting old Maori and European settlements before travelling to the night's lodge by bus.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Raetihi/Wellington
In the morning, transfer to Wellington and visit the Te Papa museum, dedicated to the history and culture of New Zealand.
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BreakfastDay 8Wellington/Abel Tasman National Park
Travel by ferry to the South Island and then transfer by bus and water taxi into Abel Tasman National Park.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 9Abel Tasman National Park/Marahau
Sea kayak in Abel Tasman out to the edge of the park before joining a short transfer to Marahau.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 10Marahau/Paparoa National Park
Transfer to Paparoa National Park, and enjoy a trek in the park.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 11Paparoa National Park/Franz Josef
Transfer to Franz Josef, stopping at Okarito lagoon en route. Opt to go glacier trekking in Franz Josef.
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BreakfastDay 12Franz Josef
A free day for optional activities. Options include various hikes, horseback riding, quad biking as well as the unique and stunning Franz Josef Glacier.
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BreakfastDay 13Franz Josef/Makarora
Transfer to Makarora, where there are a variety of optional activities available. Opt to hike, go an a jet boat excursion or take a scenic flight.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 14Makarora/Queenstown
Travel into the heart of Central Otago, stopping at the resort town of Wanaka. Continue onto the “adventure capital of the world,” Queenstown.
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BreakfastDay 15Queenstown
Free day to enjoy the city.
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BreakfastDay 16Queenstown/Milford Sound
Continue to the fjords of the South Island. Enjoy the stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound from the deck of a boat.
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BreakfastDay 17Milford Sound/Te Anau
Continue onto Te Anau and explore the area surrounding the South Island's largest lake with the option to hike, bike or explore the Te Anau glowworm caves.
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BreakfastDay 18Te Anau/Central Otago District
Morning departure to Central Otago to spend the afternoon cycling 42km (26 mi) along the historic Otago Rail Trail.
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BreakfastDay 19Central Otago District/Christchurch
Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Christchurch.
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BreakfastDay 20Christchurch/Kaikoura
Transfer to Kaikoura, with optional whale- or dolphin-watching in the afternoon.
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BreakfastDay 21Kaikoura/Wellington
Transfer to Picton and visit a seal colony along the way before taking the ferry back to Wellington where the tour ends upon arrival.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef
- Your Discover Moment: Queenstown
- Cycling through Karangahake gorge
- Traditional Hangi dinner and Marae greeting
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing walk (weather dependent)
- Jet boat and canoeing along Whanganui River
- Locally sourced/grown dinner
- Opportunity to visit Te Papa Museum
- Ferry crossing to South Island
- Water taxi to Abel Tasman
- Sea kayak in Abel Tasman
- Trek in Paparoa National Park
- Cruise on Milford Sound
- Cycling the Otago Rail Trail
Accommodations
Hostels (14nts), hotels (2 nts), lodges (2 nts), floating hostel (1 nt), Maori village (1 nt, multi-share).
Meals
20 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
Allow USD385-500 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private bus, jet boat, canoe, walk, cycle, sea kayak, ferry, water taxi
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
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