Spectacular natural wonders, cosmopolitan cities, friendly people, a comfortable climate… all elements of the perfect travel destination — New Zealand. On this active trip, explore caves, geothermal areas and glaciers. Experience the thrill of white-water rafting, the exhilaration of a jetboat ride, and learn about the fascinating Maori culture.
On the North Island, travel to Waitomo and the fairytale glow-worm caves and explore the Cave of the Spirit “Te Ana o te Atua”. Experience the boiling mud pools and geysers of Whakarewarewa, the origin of the Goddesses of Fire. We cover over eighty rapids as we go white-water rafting on the Tongaririo River!
We cruise through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to the South Island and continue to Abel Tasman National Park, where we spend time hiking and kayaking. We see Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier before continuing on to Queenstown and a thrilling jet-boat ride on the Shotover River. We marvel at spectacular Milford Sound where we take a cruise along the fjord to majestic Mitre Peak, before concluding our adventure in Queenstown. |
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Day 2 To Waitomo via Rotorua Day 3 Rotorua, Maori Feast Day 4 Rotorua, Huka Falls, to Taupo Day 5 Tongaririo River rafting Day 8 Nelson - Waimea Plains Day 10 Abel Tasman Park, Golden Bay Day 11 Abel Tasman Park - sea kayaking Day 12 To Punakaiki - Pancake Rocks Day 13 Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier Day 14 Wanaka and Queenstown Day 15 Queenstown, cruise or jetboat ride Day 16 Te Anau, Milford Sound Accommodations
Comfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms.
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