New Zealand Adventure Travel Tour

 

North Island Adventure

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    Day Hikes
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Touring
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Skiing
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)
Accom: Lodges
Price: US$1,911
Extra Costs: Some evening meals & optional activities
Departs: Tuesdays (Oct - March) - see 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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I didn't know what hiking was until I went to New Zealand and did it. I've never climbed Everest, and probably never will, but what I did experience in New Zealand I will carry with me in my heart...

Kristin Kittleson, USA

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