Transport
For all transfers, we use private buses/touring vehicles. Group sizes between four and eight will generally use a 12-seater Mercedes. Luggage is safely stored in a separate caged compartment in the back. Group sizes of nine and more generally use an 18-seater minibus. We use jetboats where appropriate as per the detailed itinerary.
Accommodation
We spend 16 nights in hotels and one night aboard a cruise boat. Accommodation on this trip uses a mixture of characterful motels and welcoming hotels, some of which offer spectacular views. Single rooms are available for a supplement (on request), this covers all nights apart from the one evening on the Milford Mariner boat. Please advise your sales representative at the time of booking if you would like to request a single supplement. Below is a list of the normal hotels used on the trip for the late 2023/early 2024 season departures. However, these are subject to change and some departures may be accommodated in different hotels of a similar standard: Auckland: Copthorne Auckland City Hotel Rotorua: Jet Park Hotel Tongariro National Park: The Park Hotel Wellington: The Bay Plaza Hotel Motueka-Abel Tasman National Park: Avalon Manor Motel Punakaiki: Punakaiki Resort Fox: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier Wanaka: Wanaka Hotel Milford Sound: Real Journeys โ Milford Mariner (boat) Queenstown: Heartland Hotel Queenstown Mount Cook National Park: Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge or Aoraki Court Motel Christchurch: Scenic Hotel Cotswold Christchurch
Guide
The group is led by one experienced guide who is the leader/driver from Auckland to Christchurch. On days 8 and 15, the leader will have a guide- and drive-free day as required by NZ guiding and driving laws. On Day 8, the group is accompanied by an Abel Tasman park guide who has expert knowledge about the park. On Day 15, the group has a free day to explore Queenstown at leisure. Your leader can provide suggestions on how best to spend free time on this day and your accommodation is centrally located.
Meals
All breakfasts, one lunch and two dinners are included. Breakfasts are either supplied by the accommodation or by the leader. We can always purchase lunches on the run and your leader will happily stop at supermarkets (time allowing). Morning tea/coffee stops are available at request and at your own cost depending on the dayโs itinerary.
Not included:
Others
โ Travel insurance โ Single accommodation (available on request โ available for 16 nights) โ Visas or vaccinations
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Itinerary of your trip Trails Of New Zealand
- Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Auckland
Day 1: Arrive Auckland
- Day 2 Day 2: Visit Rangitoto Island (Breakfast)
Day 2: Visit Rangitoto Island (Breakfast)
- Day 3 Day 3: To Rotorua (Breakfast,Dinner)
Day 3: To Rotorua (Breakfast,Dinner)
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
Average
There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโre not sure this applies to you.
Age range
Min: 18 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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