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New Zealand – North Island Multisport
8 days, Auckland to Wellington
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The North Island of New Zealand is blessed with spectacular scenery, ranging from bubbling thermal pools to fast flowing rivers. The best way to see all of this? Get up close and personal. This itinerary includes biking through Karangahake Gorge, visiting the thermal waters of Hot Water Beach, and hiking the Tongariro Crossing – one of the world's most famous one-day hikes – before jet boats and canoes provide the transport along the Whanganui River. Mix in some locally-sourced food and a traditional hangi dinner, and this is the perfect active introduction to New Zealand.
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Trip Code: ONNA
Is this tour for me?
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
Transfer to Wellington and opt to visit the Te Papa Museum.
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BreakfastDay 8Wellington
Depart at any time.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Cycling through Karangahake Gorge
- Hike to Cathedral Cove
- Visit to Hot Water Beach
- Traditional Hangi dinner
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing walk
- Jet boat and canoeing along Wanganui River
- Locally sourced/grown dinner
- Te Papa Museum (Wellington)
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (3 nts), Maori village (1 nt), lodge (3 nts, some multi-share).
Meals
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
Allow USD135-175 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private vehicle, jet boat, kayak, bicycle, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
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