Epic New Zealand
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Tour Overview
Jump into a world of geothermal wonders, white-water rapids, glaciers and oceanside summits on this 19-day adventure across New Zealand’s South and North Islands. Starting in the south, you’ll explore the limsestone landscape of pancake-shaped rock formations and blowholes at Punakaiki, spend two nights in Queenstown and walk through the forest near Franz Josef Glacier. Then journey to the north, where you’ll learn about Maori culture from a local guide, roll down the Rotorua hillside in a zorb and hike up Mount Maunganui. Explore the best of New Zealand from bottom to top and enjoy plenty of free time to skydive, stargaze or unwind with your new friends – maybe with a local beer or cocktail in hand.
Trip Code: PHYNC
Start
Christchurch
End
Auckland
Destination
New Zealand
Meals
1 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Ferry
Accommodation
Hostel (multi-share) (14 nights), Hostel (triple-share) (3 nights), Lodge (multi-share) (1 night)
Days
19
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 16
Min Age
18
Style
Basici
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Learn about the local way of life in Whakarewarewa Maori Village, where geothermal activity has become part of everyday life and local culture is practised and protected.
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Laugh, slip and slide your way down Mt Ngongotaha inside a giant inflatable zorb, designed for maximum fun.
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Explore Queenstown from all angles. Take the Skyline Gondola above the town for panoramic views over the Remarkables mountain range and across Lake Wakatipu, race downhill on a luge and stop for a feed at the popular Fergburger.
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Join a wine tasting at the largest wine cave in New Zealand and the region’s oldest vineyards in the Gibbston Valley.
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Journey through the best of New Zealand from bottom to top. Visit the south’s iconic Franz Josef Glacier, then journey to the coastal beaches of Mount Maunganui in the north.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
1 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Ferry
Accommodation
Hostel (multi-share) (14 nights), Hostel (triple-share) (3 nights), Lodge (multi-share) (1 night)
Included activities
- Lake Tekapo - Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
- Christchurch - City Tour
- Fairlie - Southland Style Lunch
- Queenstown - Luge
- Queenstown - Skyline Gondola
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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