North Island Adventure Travel

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  Multi-day Hiking
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  Day Hikes
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  Touring
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  Kayaking
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  Rafting
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  Caving
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  Biking
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  Skiing

Start:	7.00 am, Sky tower I-site, corner Federal and Victoria Streets, Auckland
Finish:	Wellington, approx, 2pm
Length:	7 days
Grade:	D (Some alpine hiking and uneven terrain) Grade D Average 4-5 hrs physical activity per day, up to 8-9 hrs on longer days. Pack weights of 12-15kgs on some days. Altitude gains of up to 800m. Some uneven track surfaces and river crossings. No hiking experience necessary. Agility and fitness required. View all Grades
Accom:	Backcountry Huts, Camping, Lodges
Price:	NZ$1,815
Departs:	Auckland - see see departures

Highlights: This is the complete North Island experience! Explore the North Island as you weave your way through this magnificent country. Maximise your time in the wilderness yet still marvel at the iconic destinations. Enjoy true wilderness campsites followed by comfortable eco lodges. A range of activities including white water rafting, sea kayaking complement the hikes superbly and keep this tour as diverse and exciting as the landscapes we explore!

Day 1: Auckland to the Coromandel
Drive through to the Coromandel and explore a Kauri forest before an optional sea kayak.

Day 2: Coromandel – Rotorua
Walking and exploring before a chance to go white water rafting on the Kaituna River. Later in the day explore an incredible thermal area near Rotorua.

Day 3: Rotorua – Whirinaki
The beginning of a two day hike in the Whirinaki forest Park.

Day 4: Whirinaki – Tongariro
Second day of the hike. This remote wilderness is completely off the tourist trail. End up in a lodge near Tongariro National Park.

Day 5: Tongariro
The beginning of a two day hike in Tongariro National Park.

Day 6: Tongariro
We hike up through a moon-like valley of contorted lava flows and ash fields before climbing up a steep section to the Emerald Lakes. Cross over the Volcanic Plateau before heading out to an alpine village.

Day 7: Tongariro – Wellington
Morning drive to Wellington with the afternoon to explore this stylish city.

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