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NEW ZEALAND ENCOMPASSED
Auckland Wellington
Paihia (Bay of Islands)
NEW ZEALAND
Auckland
Raglan
Rotorua
National Park
Abel Tasman
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND
Punakaiki
Kaikoura
Franz Josef
Christchurch
Queenstown
Doubtful Sound Otago Rail Trail
Highlights
• Snorkel and kayak the Bay of Islands
• Get face-to-face with local Maori
• Conquer NZ’s epic Tongariro Crossing
• Get an adrenalin rush in Queenstown
• See the fiords of Doubtful Sound
• Hike the beautiful Franz Josef Glacier
• Ride the waves at surf hotspot Raglan
• Check out Cape Foulwind seal colony
Departures 2015
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Jan 04 Jan 27
Jan 07 Jan 30
Jan 14 Feb 06
Jan 21 Feb 13
Jan 28 Feb 20
Feb 01 Feb 24
Feb 04 Feb 27
Feb 11 Mar 06
Feb 15 Mar 10
Feb 18 Mar 13
Feb 25 Mar 20
Inclusions
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Mar 18 Apr 10
Apr 01 Apr 24
Apr 15 May 08
Apr 29 May 22
May 27 Jun 19
Jun 24 Jul 17
Jul 22 Aug 14
Aug 19 Sep 11
Sep 16 Oct 09
Oct 07 Oct 30
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Oct 21 Nov 13
Nov 04 Nov 27
Nov 11 Dec 04
Nov 18 Dec 11
Nov 25 Dec 18
Dec 02 Dec 25
Dec 09 Jan 01
Dec 16 Jan 08
Dec 23 Jan 15
Dec 30 Jan 22
Trip Style: YOLO Service Level: Basic Physical
Grading: 3 Age Group: Exclusively for 18-39s
Accommodation: Hostels (10 nts), basic
hotels (4 nts), houseboat (1 nt), basic lodges
(7 nts), boat hostel (1 nt, summer only), cabin
(1 nt, winter only) (most nights are multishare)
Transport: Private bus, kayak, boat, ferry
Meals: 23 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 11 dinners
Budget: Allow NZD $400-500 for meals not
included Group Leader: Chief Experience
Officer (CEO), local guides Group Size: Max
20, Avg 16 Tour Code: GAONNZ
Shorten your trip (exclude Bay of Islands)
Best of New Zealand
(21 days, Auckland-Wellington)
(GAONNS) Fr $3,699
Immerse yourself fully in New Zealand’s out-of-this world scenery. Hike its awe-inspiring
mountains, volcanoes and glaciers, walk through rugged national parks, kayak in remote
fiords, ride through forests on a mountain bike, swim in geothermal hot pools, camp on
golden beaches and tour famous vineyards. Adrenalin junkies can get their next fix with
optional bungy jumping over emerald lakes, skydiving over pristine islands and surfing
Raglan’s crashing waves. This incredible trip will show you all of NZ’s hotspots, unique
wildlife and get you face-to-face with Maori culture. This is New Zealand, embrace it.
DAY
01
02-03
04
05-06
07-08
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ITINERARY
Auckland
Arrive in the ‘City of Sails’ whenever you fancy today, just make sure you’re in the city for 6pm when
you’ll meet your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and group. Get out there and explore Auckland’s
glamorous waterfront, visit the Maritime Museum or head across the harbour to the nearby beauty
of wine-producing Waiheke Island. The choice is yours!
Paihia (Bay of Islands)
Kick off by heading to a local reserve brimming with giant kauri trees, a native species of New
Zealand. Next up, dive in and snorkel amongst vibrant sea life at the Goat Island Marine Reserve
(seasonal activity) before you’re back on the road heading for Paihia in the Bay of Islands. The Bay
of Islands is an exquisite collection of 144 beautiful islands that are sure to dazzle. Jump on a
houseboat which will be your home for the next two days. There are plenty of optional activities;
fishing, kayaking, target shooting, shellfish gathering, dolphin spotting or walking on a remote island
before you anchor up at a secluded bay for the night. On Day 3, stroll around Paihia at your own
pace or opt to visit the Treaty House, a historic location where Europeans and Maori signed the
Treaty of Waitangi in an attempt to settle the issue of land ownership in the area. Overnight in a
local lodge in Paihia and then chill on the beach with mates and a barbecue. (2B, L, 2D)
Auckland
Enjoy a free morning in Paihia or get involved in an array of heart-pumping and death-defying
activities like skydiving or maybe something more mellow like dolphin watching or fishing, which
guarantee amazing and unforgettable views. Check out the historic village of Russell before heading
back to the big city. (B)
Raglan
Travel the North Island’s backroads to a remote conservation farm, admiring the native birds and
animals that the farm’s ecosystem has attracted back to the area. Then kayak to a remote spot for
a picnic lunch before heading to surfer hotspot and artsy town of Raglan. Spend the night kipping
at an eco camp nestled snugly between native kiwi bush and ocean. The next morning wake up and
surf like a pro with an included surf lesson in a secluded part of the bay. All you need to worry about
is looking cool on the board! When you’re surfed out, you then have a number of choices; opt to go
mountain biking, bone carving with a local Maori or enjoy a boat cruise. By now you’re likely to have
worked up a hunger for some hearty fish and chips! Listen to a local story teller unravel and divulge
Maori history whilst you enjoy a mouth-watering dinner. (2B, L, D)
Rotorua / Tongariro National Park
For daredevils, opt to start the day with a tranquil boat ride through a glow worm cave at Waitomo,
or the far less tranquil option of blackwater rafting! Back on the road you’ll head to Rotorua, visiting
a geothermal area to see boiling mud pools and geysers. Tonight, visit a Marae (traditional Maori
meeting place) for a traditional ‘Hangi’ (feast) and to learn about the famous and legendary Haka.
Stock up on essential supplies this morning as it’s an early start on Day 8 for trekking across the
legendary Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand’s top-rated one-day trek. Experience spectacular views
while traversing the volcanic range, we guarantee this will blow your socks off. For those who choose
not to do the trek, alternative activities will be available. (2B, 2D)
Wellington
Travel to New Zealand’s arty capital of Wellington this morning where you can check out the city and
visit Te Papa, the national museum; a must-see with incredible displays of historical Maori artefacts.
Later, see what Wellington’s nightlife has to offer with an optional group night out. (B)
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