Day one: Excitor fast boat to Hole in the Rock (jet boat tour of the Bay of Islands), Russell-former capital of New Zealand. Day two: Day trip to Cape Reinga (dramatic meeting point of the Pacific ocean and Tasman sea and where spirits of the dead, according to Maori tradition, set off for the after-life) Short board walk through the magnificent Puketi Kauri Forest 90 Mile BeachSand boarding on the giant dunes Day three: Waitangi Treaty House (the cradle of our bicultural society) Russell (Former capital of New Zealand onceknown as the “Hell Hole of the Pacific”), Pakiri, one of our most stunning east coast beaches for a horse trek. Day four: 4 WD expedition up Mt Tarawera volcano followed by a guided walk around and into crater, Mitai Maori Cultural show, Day Five: Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, New Zealand’s most colourful natural volcanic environment Visit the famous Huka falls and nearby honey centre Bungy jumping (OPTIONAL extra) Overnight National Park Day Six: Gentle hike around beautiful crater lake Rotopounamu or past the Silica Rapids.White Water rafting adventure on the Tongariro River Relax with a hot swim/soak in Taupo’s Hot Springs Spa Day Seven: farm-show at Rotorua’s agrodome Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
$1395 per person
Includes $600 of activities at standard prices, GST transport, driver and guides continental breakfasts and dinners entry fees except where otherwise stated (about $600 worth), and youth hostel style accommodation.
stunning but easy hike around beautiful crater lake Rotopounamu or past the Silica Rapids on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu (setting of many of the Mordor scenes in the Lord of the Rings), followed by
White Water rafting adventure on the Tongariro River.
What: Cape Reinga (dramatic meeting point of the Pacific ocean and Tasman sea and where spirits of the dead, according to Maori tradition, set off for the after-life): Puketi Kauri Forest, 90 Mile BeachSand boarding on the giant dunes, Excitor fast boat to Hole in the Rock (jet boat tour of the Bay of Islands) Waitangi Treaty House (the cradle of our bicultural society Russell (Former capital of New Zealand once known as the “Hell Hole of the Pacific”)
When: 6th March and 4th September 2010 (ex Tauranga)
Where: Waitomo Caves
What: Black water rafting adventure – wade and float along an underground stream, enjoy glow-worms, limestone formations and an adrenaline rush (Wetsuits, helmets, boots, hot soup etc. supplied) Farm show: the story of how early settlers lived from the land. Famous glow-worm cave tour
What: Te Puia (Maori Arts and Crafts centre) tour of geysers, mudpools, kiwi house, flax weaving, wood carving, Maori welcome and cultural concert , Mt Tarawera 4WD experience: fantastic views, crater walk and optional scree run, hot swim, Black water rafting, Guided tour of glow worm caves
When? 26th to 28th February 2010 Where? Auckland > National Park > Tongariro Alpine Crossing > Turangi > Auckland
What? Walk the spectacular Tongariro Crossing (a seven hour hike for the moderately fit) over volcanoes, past crater lakes and active steam vents with fabulous views of Mt Ruapehu,
Ngauruhoe (Mt. Doom) and the rest of the North Island’s volcanoes.White water rafting: an amazing natural roller coaster ride with 60 rapids in 3 hours. Hot swim at Taupo Hot Springs Spa
What: Kayaking instruction and river paddle, games and water based activities. Blokarting (land yachting) Surfing (Mt Maunganui) Mountain Biking (Rotorua’s Redwood forest) Black water raftingFarm Show, Visit Wingspan, raptor rescue centre, to watch birds being trained for survival in the wild. Bush trek: basic bush craft, conservation and wildlife
When: 26th September to 5th October 2010 Where: Christchurch > Franz Josef > Wanaka > Queenstown > Te Anau> Milford Sound > Dunedin > Oamaru > Christchurch
What: Antarctic World, Jade factory, Glacier walk, West Coast Beaches and Forest, Haast Pass, Kawerau gorge, QUEENSTOWN, Gondola and luge, Milford Sounds Cruise, Overnight Milford Sound, Taieri Gorge Railway, Rail Trail Biking, Wildlife cruise, Blue penguin encounter, Moeraki boulders optional extras: bungy, jet boating/ tandem skydive, para-gliding, horse-trekking, white water rafting
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