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ULTIMATE EXPLORER<br />
Auckland Auckland or Christchurch Christchurch<br />
Bay Of Islands<br />
NEW ZEALAND<br />
NEW ZEALAND<br />
Okarito Lagoon<br />
Fox Glacier<br />
Queenstown<br />
Milford Sound<br />
Fiordland N.P.<br />
Auckland<br />
Waitomo Caves<br />
Abel Tasman N.P.<br />
Paparoa N.P.<br />
Punakaiki<br />
Picton<br />
Kaikoura<br />
Hot Water Beach<br />
Rotorua<br />
Lake Taupo<br />
Tongariro N.P.<br />
Kapiti Coast<br />
Wellington<br />
Christchurch<br />
Mount Cook N.P.<br />
Oamaru<br />
Dunedin Lake Pukaki<br />
Highlights<br />
• Explore NZ’s best National Parks<br />
• Bike rides through scenic landscapes<br />
• Swim with dolphins in the Pacific<br />
• The world’s best one-day walk<br />
• Learn about Maori culture and history<br />
• Loads of optional adrenalin activities<br />
• Hike the incredible Fox Glacier<br />
• Free wine tasting and gondola rides<br />
Departures 2015<br />
Oct - Apr<br />
Oct - Apr<br />
3 ROUTE OPTIONS<br />
• Start Auckland, head north first<br />
• Start Auckland, head south first<br />
• Start Christchurch<br />
Inclusions<br />
You might like<br />
Price includes<br />
NZD $100 discount<br />
Weekly, departing Auckland<br />
Fortnightly, departing Christchurch<br />
Accommodation: Wilderness camps (4 nts),<br />
campsites with cabin upgrades available (20<br />
nts), hostels at own cost (3 nts) Transport:<br />
Custom built bus, ferry, bikes available for hire<br />
Meals: 24 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 19 dinners<br />
Includes: Wai O Tapu, Queenstown Gondola,<br />
glow worm walks & Marlborough wine tasting<br />
Group size: Avg 18, Max 24 Group Leader:<br />
Two great guides Tour Code: AKLULT/AKLU26<br />
Total Aotearoa<br />
(24 days, Auckland-Auckland, Days 1-24)<br />
(AKLTOA) Fr $3,285<br />
Something shorter?<br />
Reverse Traverse<br />
(15 days, Christchurch/Queenstown -<br />
Auckland, Days 15-28)<br />
(CHCRVT) Fr $2,105<br />
This four-week trip is the perfect way to experience the outdoor beauty and excitement<br />
of New Zealand. Enjoy the thrill of adrenalin-fuelled activities mixed with optional hikes<br />
and bike rides - the best way to get off the beaten track. Wake up to amazing sunrises,<br />
gorgeous beaches and towering mountains, then fill your days with as much adventure<br />
as you can handle. In the evenings, enjoy tasty and healthy meals whilst relaxing by the<br />
campfire, watching lakeside sunsets and listening to the sounds of the ocean. Hang out<br />
with the locals and like-minded travellers from around the globe.<br />
DAY<br />
01<br />
02-03<br />
04<br />
05<br />
06<br />
07<br />
08<br />
09-10<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Auckland / Hot Water Beach<br />
Head from Auckland to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. Lace your boots and take a spectacular<br />
walk or opt for kayaking in turquoise waters to golden bays and hidden coves. Bring your swim gear<br />
for a dip at your beachside camp and the chance to dig your own thermal pool. (D)<br />
Coromandel Peninsula / Rotorua / Taupo<br />
Head to the heart of the North Island for the adventure and culture of Rotorua - home to boiling<br />
mud pools and spectacular geysers. Choose to experience this thermal wonderland’s thrills and take<br />
a zipline canopy tour, agroventure or an outstanding mountain bike trail through native forest. The<br />
next morning, visit the Wai-O-Tapu geothermal wonderland before cycling or hiking by one of the<br />
World’s largest crater lakes. This evening, opt for a dip in the camp’s soothing thermal pools. (2B, 2D)<br />
Tongariro Alpine Crossing / Kapiti Coast<br />
Experience one of the greatest one day walks, the World Heritage listed Tongariro Alpine Crossing<br />
(optional). This hike is unrivalled for the variety of landscape! Alternatively, relax or cycle in this<br />
beautiful area. Tonight, camp on the Kapiti Coast and enjoy a spectacular sunset. (B, L, D)<br />
Kapiti Coast / Wellington / Picton<br />
Head to Wellington for cool cafés, funky shops and bars. Opt to wander the free Te Papa museum,<br />
take a movie tour or simply savour the unique culture of NZ’s capital. Enjoy an evening ferry crossing<br />
through stunning Cook Strait to the picturesque Marlborough Sounds with a final stop in Picton.<br />
Accommodation is not included but your guide will be able to help! (B)<br />
Picton / Kaikoura<br />
Head from Picton along the scenic Pacific coast to Kaikoura with excellent cycle and hike options on<br />
a coastline where towering mountains meet the ocean. Go sea kayaking or whale watching and enjoy<br />
close encounters with seals and sea birds. This evening munch on a locally-caught seafood dinner at<br />
your beachside camp and drift to sleep to the sound of waves. (D)<br />
Kaikoura / Christchurch / Rangitata<br />
Enjoy a spectacular sunrise and opt for a highly recommended dolphin swim where it’s not unusual to<br />
swim with 50 or more of these fantastic, acrobatic creatures! Pick up those starting in Christchurch<br />
before heading to camp at the foot of the Southern Alps. (B, D)<br />
Rangitata Gorge / Lake Pukaki<br />
Wake to spectacular views and opt to white water raft through the heart of the Alps on the mighty<br />
Rangitata River. Check out the numerous cycle and walk options including the scenic Lake Tekapo<br />
- possibly the most picturesque spot in New Zealand. This evening you’ll camp by the shimmering<br />
waters of Lake Pukaki, perfect for a refreshing dip. (B, L, D)<br />
Lake Pukaki / Aoraki National Park / Otago Peninsula<br />
Explore the dramatic snow-capped ranges around Aoraki National Park with a hike to the foot of NZ’s<br />
highest mountain. Cycle to your spectacular camp set on a remote beach complete with panoramic<br />
views of the Pacific Ocean. Once you’ve settled in, opt to visit the nearby penguin colony. The next<br />
morning, wake to the sound of the ocean then head out to discover the bizarre Moeraki Boulders<br />
and the world’s steepest street. Later on, choose to get your tastebuds tingling with a visit to the<br />
Cadbury’s Chocolate Factory or Speight’s Brewery. Tonight’s camp will be in the country’s wildlife<br />
capital, home to albatross and penguins, the incredible Otago Peninsula, (2B, L, 2D)<br />
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