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6 Dinner (D) 20 Breakfast (B) Paihia: A dinner of fish โnโ chips, enjoyed while overlooking the Bay of Islands in Paihia. Is this heaven? No sir, itโs just salt and vinegar.
Transport
Coach
Guide
Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides
Hygieneprotocol
All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guestsโ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.
Accommodation
11 nights in Hotels, 5 nights in Hostels, 3 nights in Lodges, 1 night in Special Stay
Others
Christchurch: Which Version is Northbound vs Southbound? Southbound trips start in Auckland and end in Christchurch. Northbound trips start in Christchurch and finish in Auckland. Theyโre both the same itineraries, just in reverse. Auckland: Cameras at the ready folks, the views will be extraordinary here. Auckland: With sailboats at every angle, this is a beaut view indeed. Whangฤrei: See the work of the visionary Austrian painter, architect and ecological activist who made New Zealand his spiritual home. Paihia: The Waitangi Treaty Grounds might just be NZโs most important historical site, marking the place where the British Crown and the Mฤori people signed their first accords back in 1840. Rotorua: A traditional Mฤori cultural performance, topped off with a traditional Mฤori feast... this ought to satisfy even the keenest of culture vultures. Rotorua: Wait til you see โem. Wait til you smell โem. These geothermic mudpools are a thing to behold. Huka Falls: Huka falls is a jaw-jutting display of natural hydro power. Here youโll see 220,000 litres of water tumble over the waterfall... per second that is(!) Mount Ruapehu: Today weโll check out Mt Ruapehu, an active stratovolcano elevated almost 2,800 metres into the air! Mount Ruapehu: See even more of the sights made famous by "The Lord of the Rings." Kaikลura: Weโll take a spectacular drive along the Kaikลura Coast, and pay a visit to a nearby seal colony. Yup, itโs a coastal cuteness overload. Arthurโs Pass: Check out the village that has been a haven for mountain climbers for over a century. Better keep your camera ready and eyes peeled - because this is spot where you might be able to get a glimpse of rare alpine parrots AKA Keas. Wฤnaka: A lake town with views for days, surrounded by beech forests, alpine lakes, and wilderness glaciers. Milford Sound: Cruise along the glassy waters and get the kind of view people write poems about. Youโll soon see why itโs a UNESCO World Heritage site. Arrowtown: A historic gold mining town, Arrowtown is known as one of the cutest towns in New Zealand, so see for yourself on a walking tour that covers all the best things to see in Arrowtown. Lake Tekapo: See the church on the shores of Lake Tekapo with a backdrop of snow-capped peaks - and get that iconic Insta pic too! Lake Tekapo: Weโll stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and Geraldine... and watch happily on as NZโs astonishing natural beauty takes your breath away. Lake Tekapo: The Dark Sky Experience combines Mฤori astronomy, storytelling and science together in one truly unique interactive display. Rotorua: On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience, weโll head to National Kiwi Hatchery near Rotorua to learn all about the localsโ efforts to protect New Zealandโs adorable national bird. Kaikลura: On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience, weโll meet eco-warrior Sabrina Leucht, who has dedicated many years of her life to helping New Zealandโs injured native birds... and is now working to establish the regionโs first wildlife hospital. Hokitika: The South Island is known for Pounamu (in fact, itโs even named after the stuff.) Today in Hokitika, weโll meet with a local Mฤori Guide, whoโll tell us all about the connection between the illustrious greenstone and the Mฤori people. After that, weโll go and check some out for ourselves. Te Anau: Today weโll visit a local farm in Te Anau to support the Fairlight Foundation, which works to advance women in Agriculture. Weโll learn all about farming, as well as the Fairlight Foundation and the work that they do.
Not included:
Others
Other activities and services are not included.
Flights
International flights are not included.
Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
Optional
Take a day trip to Cape Reinga at the very top of New Zealandโs North Island NZ$117 Carino Day Sailing NZ$130 Discover the Bay NZ$149 Island Adventure Fast Boat NZ$78 Glide through NZโs Bay of Islands on a Parasailing experience in Paihia From NZ$95 Auckland Bungy NZ$165 Live life on the edge with a climb over Aucklandโs iconic harbour bridge NZ$130 Sky Walk Sky Jump NZ$225 Take a walk on the wild side with a Sky Walk around Aucklandโs 328m high Sky Tower NZ$150 Get a multi-sensory icecream extravaganza with a Giapo Chefโs Table icecream experience NZ$45 Go white water rafting down the crashing Kaituna River NZ$99 Hike the unique volcanic landscape of Mt Tarawera, Rotorua NZ$149 Explore native rainforest at dawn with breakfast & coffee followed by ziplining on a Contiki Exclusive Rotorua Rainforest Canopy tour NZ$149 Cook your kai (food) the traditional way over an active steam vent at Te Puia Maori Village, followed by a guided tour & hands-on weaving experience NZ$84 Chris Jolly Dinner & Party Cruise NZ$80 Take a leap over the lakeside town of Taupo with a tandem skydive From NZ$299 Experience the rush of a Huka Falls Jet boat ride NZ$115 Glacier Country Kayaks NZ$115 Across Country Quad Bikes NZ$160 Scenic Helicopter Flight and Glacier Landing From NZ$245 Helihike NZ$439 Carve your own pounamu (jade) pendant using traditional Mฤori methods with a master carver at Franz Josef Boat and SUP the Kiwi Sanctuary Group Photograph NZ$19 Queenstown Wine Trail Swing through the tree tops on a Ziptrek Zipline tour in Queenstown NZ$189 Enjoy dinner with unparallelled views at Queenstownโs Skyline restaurant NZ$85 Canyon Swing NZ$215 Funyaks NZ$359 Take your happy hour in sub-zero temperatures at Queenstownโs Ice Bar experience NZ$20 Canyon Fox NZ$150 Take the plunge on the worldโs OG bungy at Kawarau Bridge, Queenstown NZ$205 Jump off the third highest bungy platform in the world at AJ Hackettโs Nevis Bungy in Queenstown NZ$275 Get a thrilling perspective of Queenstownโs skyline with the famous AJ Hackett Ledge bungy NZ$205 Go all out with Thrillogy - 3 of Queenstownโs world class bungy jumps including the historic Kawarau Bungy, the freestyle Ledge Bungy, and the hair-raising Nevis Bungy NZ$420 Take the swing of your life on the 300m Nevis Swing, one of the worldโs biggest canyon swings in Queenstown NZ$210 Get your adrenalin pumping with AJ Hackettโs Ledge Swing with sweeping views of Queenstown NZ$165 Queenstown Adventurer Canyoning NZ$199 Be awed by the magical twinkle of the Te Anau glowworm caves NZ$98 Grand Traverse Scenic Flight NZ$340
Start planning your experience
Itinerary of your trip Ultimate New Zealand (Southbound, 21 Days)
- Day 1 Day 1: Tฤmaki Makaurau (Auckland) To Paihia Via Whangฤrei
Day 1: Tฤmaki Makaurau (Auckland) To Paihia Via Whangฤrei
- Day 2 Day 2: Paihia
Day 2: Paihia
- Day 3 Day 3: Paihia To Tฤmaki Makaurau (Auckland)
Day 3: Paihia To Tฤmaki Makaurau (Auckland)
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Basic
Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.
Age range
Min: 18 / Max: 35
This experience is exclusive for travelers from 18 years old, ID must be showed.
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