Highlights of New Zealand

15 days*

From 27854 SEK

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Overview

Two weeks is barely enough time to thoroughly explore your hometown, let alone a place as fascinating as New Zealand. For adventurers on a tight time-budget, this 15-day trip wraps up the must-sees of both islands with a nice little bow. Check out the Coromandel Peninsula's gorgeous beaches, hang with the Maori in a traditional village, and get your adrenaline fix in Queenstown. Consider this your New Zealand starter kit.

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Overview

Departs/Ends: Auckland to Christchurch
Travel style: Classic
Physical rating: 3
Age requirements: You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Trip type: Max 16, avg 12

What you get

Accomodation: Hotels/motels (13 nts), Maori village (1 nt, multi-share).
Transport: Private vehicle, walking, train, boat, ferry.
Meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Team leader: CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Extras

The international flight to and from start and finish city is not included in the tour price. Allow USD515-670 for meals not included.

Map & Itinerary

Day 1 Auckland

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Auckland/Hahei

Depart early for the stunning Coromandel Peninsula. Take a walk to Cathedral Cove or opt out in favour of sea kayaking. If the tide is right, grab a shovel and dig a natural jacuzzi in the sand on Hot Water Beach. Meals included: dinner

Day 3 Rotorua/Maori Village

Visit Rotorua and opt to check out the geothermal area or go whitewater rafting. Later, enjoy a cultural overnight in a Maori village featuring a traditional hangi dinner and show. Meals included: dinner

Day 4 Rotorua/Wellington

Take in the ever-changing scenery of the North Island and travel to the capital, Wellington. Meals included: breakfast

Day 5 Wellington

Enjoy the atmosphere in this relaxed but lively city. After an orientation walk, enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to visit the Te Papa Museum or take the cable car up to the botanical gardens. Meals included: breakfast

Day 6 Wellington/Kaikoura

Board a ferry to the South Island, then travel to the seaside town of Kaikoura, known for its diverse marine life.

Day 7 Kaikoura/Hanmer Springs

Opt to swim with dolphins or go whale watching during a free morning in Kaikoura before travelling to Hanmer Springs, stopping en route for a wine tasting at a local winery. Opt to take a soak in the hot springs.

Day 8 Hanmer Springs/Franz Josef

Take in the stunning scenery while travelling across the Southern Alps to the rugged and remote West Coast, before staying in the rainforest near the world's fastest moving glacier. Meals included: breakfast

Day 9 Franz Josef

Enjoy a free day to explore the area around Franz Josef. Opt to explore the glacier with a heli hike. Meals included: breakfast

Day 10 Franz Josef/Queenstown

Continue to Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. With beautiful scenery and tons of activities, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the great night life.

Day 11 Queenstown

With free time here, opt to go bungee jumping (in its birthplace), jet boating (also born here!), skydiving, paragliding, hiking or mountain biking. Or take it a little slower and travel by gondola to the top of a local peak. Meals included: breakfast

Day 12 Queenstown

Enjoy the stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park and Doubtful Sound on a day cruise. Take in the waterfalls and wildlife, then return to Queenstown for the night. Meals included: breakfast, lunch

Day 13 Queenstown/Twizel

Head through the centre of the South Island to Twizel, near New Zealand's highest peak, Mt Cook. Visit Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and spend the afternoon hiking the region, taking in the alpine scenery. Learn more about mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary at the Visitor's Centre. Meals included: breakfast

Day 14 Twizel/Christchurch

Continue on to Christchurch and learn about how the city was rebuilt following an earthquake in 2011. Enjoy one final night together with the group.

Day 15 Christchurch

Depart at any time. Meals included: breakfast

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