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TRAILS OF NEW ZEALAND

22 days from GBP6,129 to GBP6,649 including flights
Tripcode: ALN

Countries Visited: New Zealand

An active adventure exploring the Land of the Long White Cloud

Rafting the Rangitata River in South Island

From the beautiful waterfront city of Auckland to the spectacular Southern Alps, New Zealand is blessed with an array of natural wonders.

By far the best way to appreciate these is on foot and by boat, and this active trip maximises the time spent in the outdoors.

Whether it's kayaking sheltered waterways, hiking between volcanic peaks, spotting kiwis or rafting down the Buller River, New Zealand is a country that always seems to exceed expectations.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Depart London.

Day 2

Travelling.

Day 3

Arrive Auckland.

Day 4

Visit Tiri Tiri Matangi Reserve.

Day 5

Visit glow-worm cave; drive to Rotorua; evening visit a Maori Marae (homestead) for concert and hangi (feast).

Day 6

Morning forest walk exploring thermal area; drive via Huka Falls and Lake Taupo to Tongariro N.P.

Day 7

Option to hike the Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand's best daywalk, or enjoy shorter half-day walks.

Day 8

Drive to Wellington; free afternoon; evening visit to wildlife sanctuary, and with luck to see Kiwis.

Day 9

Ferry across Cook Strait to Marlborough and kayak in Queen Charlotte Sound; afternoon drive to Abel Tasman N.P.

Day 10

Early morning boat ride to watch seal life at Tonga Island; full day coastal walk.

Day 11

Short scenic drive alongside Buller River; grade 3 rafting; sunset walk at Punakaiki.

Day 12

Drive down west coast to Okarito; explore inland lagoon and bush-clad waterways by kayak; to Fox Glacier.

Day 13

Walk on Fox Glacier and around Lake Matheson (optional helicopter ride); drive over Haast Pass to Makoroa.

Day 14

Morning flight over Mt Aspiring N.P. to remote valley; trek through beech forests and grasslands; jet boat ride; to Wanaka.

Day 15

Into Eglington Valley, start of the Routeburn Track; walk to Key Summit; transfer to Milford Sound and board cruise boat.

Day 16

Cruise Inner Sound and search for dolphins and seals; drive to Queenstown.

Day 17

Daywalk, and an amazing helicopter ride, in the Remarkable Mountains with views over Queenstown.

Day 18

Free day in Queenstown to relax or enjoy optional activities.

Day 19

Drive through Central Otago; afternoon walk in the Hooker Valley, Mt. Cook N.P.

Day 20

Morning boat trip on glacier lake; farm lunch and drive across Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.

Day 21

Depart Christchurch.

Day 22

Arrive London.

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Walking on Fox Glacier, South Island, New Zealand

Cathedral rock, Milford Sound, New Zealand

Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu, South Island

Milford Sound Mitre Peak

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Average Review Rating:
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Every day exceeded our expectations. The group were a great crowd. The weather was fantastic. The scenery was awesome and…

Jenny Gower
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An amazing trip, it was so much more than we expected and was good value. In 3 weeks we were…

Sheila Borkett-Jones
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This holiday was absolutely fantantastic. I had thought that it was mostly a walking holiday but it much more of…

Caryl Gregory
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