| Hiking Tour |
| Start: | Auckland - Quest Hotel, 363 Queen St at 8:00am, or Auckland Airport at 9:00am |
| Finish: | Auckland 6:00pm (approx.) |
| Length: | 5 days |
| Grade: | B (some alpine hiking and uneven terrain) |
| Price: | US$1799 |
| Extra Costs: | Some evening meals & optional activities |
| Departs: | Tuesdays (Oct - March) - see Departures |
Highlights: This New Zealand adventure tour focuses on travel in the North Island over five days. You can enjoy caving at Waitomo caves to see glowworms and limestone formations. In Rotorua, mountain bike in the forests, hike along the lakes and learn about local Maori culture. Walk through fascinating volcanic landscape while doing the famous Tongariro Crossing.
Day 1: Leave Auckland, hike at Orokawa Beach and Mt Maunganui.
Day 2: Hiking alongside Lakes Okataina and Tarawera. Enjoy a hangi meal and local Maori culture.
Day 3: Rotorua and mountain biking, Waikato River waterfall walk. Stay at Lake Taupo.
Day 4: Hiking in Tongariro National Park with views of Mt Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe.
Day 5: Drive through Pureora Forest Range, then go caving at Waitomo and return to Auckland.
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This trip goes well with the following tours:
- Fault-Line Adventure
- Northern Diving Safari
- Secret South
- South Island Adventure
- Tall Ship Sailing
- The Far North
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