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Day 1 Auckland – Waitomo Caves Departing Auckland traverse Bombay Hills to the farms of the Waikato. Follow the Waikato River, New Zealand’s longest, to Hamilton before continuing on to the Waitomo Caves. This afternoon join Lost World Adventures for 4 hours of caving action including a series of massive abseils, climbs past fantastic formations, glow worms and more. Overnight Waitomo Caves Day 2 Waitomo Caves - Rotorua Begin the day with a Black Water Rafting experience: an exhilarating, natural, underground 'glow worm-glide'. Experience an underground cave tubing trip close to nature's sounds, secrets and silence. You will feel at ease with professional guides who enjoy fun, mystery and adventure. Leaving the caves take the short drive to through the South Waikato Country and over the Mumakau Ranges to Lake Rotorua and the city. Overnight Rotorua for 2 nights Day 3 Rotorua Todays' first stop will be for a unique Zorb. Strapped inside this giant ball your off down hill – 3 times !!! After your Zorb experience discover the regions geothermal attractions at Wakarewarewa. The balance of the day will be free to explore Rotorua. Day 4 Rotorua - Wellington Travel south and pass through the world’s largest man-made forest. View New Zealand’s geothermal power stations and the Huka Falls before arriving in Taupo. Round Lake Taupo to Turangi. Pass below the mighty volcanic peaks of Tongariro National Park prior to descending to the Manawatu Plains. Journey through the market garden towns of Levin and Otaki and past Kapiti Island Bird sanctuary to arrive Wellington - the Nations Capital. Overnight Wellington for 2 nights Day 5 Wellington Join Kapiti Adventures for a 2 hour 4 x 4-bike experience crossing the rugged Wellington landscape, through gullies and streams, and up the infamous cliff track. Enjoy a well-earned refreshment break whilst taking in a spectacular view across Cook Strait to the South Island. The balance of the day will be free. Must see city sights include the Cable Car, Te Papa - Museum of New Zealand, Mt. Victoria, The Beehive and Parliament Buildings. No visit to Wellington is complete with out a visit to Courtney Place, New Zealand’s leading dining and entertainment district. Day 6 Wellington - Kaikoura Cross Cook Strait on the Lynx Fast Ferry and cruise through the magnificent Marlborough Sounds. Disembarking at Picton up lift your replacement rental car. Journey across the Wairau Valley, New Zealand’s premier wine producing region. Returning to the coast the highway hugs the rugged shore to Kaikoura. On arrival join Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura. You’ll come face to face with dolphins. Watch their antics and get fantastic photo opportunities. Conditions permitting you will be able to go swimming with them. Overnight Kaikoura Day 7 Kaikoura – Christchurch It’s up and away early this morning on your whale-watch excursion in search of giant Sperm and Wright whales. Later continue south over the Hunderlee Hills to Christchurch. Overnight Christchurch Day 8 Christchurch – The Glaciers Cross the Canterbury Plains on the TranzAlpine train. Following the banks of the Waimakariri River reach the Southern Alps and Arthur’s Pass. Exiting the Otira Tunnel its on to Greymouth. Uplift your replacement rental car at the Railway Station. Drive through stands of native forest and over swift flowing rivers to arrive at the Glaciers. Tonight will be at either Fox or Franz Josef Glacier Overnight The Glaciers for 2 nights Day 9 Glaciers This mornings’ half day glacier trip includes a walk to the rugged terminal face of the glacier and 1 to 1½ hours exploring the lower reaches of the Glacier. Travel up the glacier is aided by precut step-lines. This afternoon is free to free for bush walks or a scenic flight with an on snow landing. Day 10 Glaciers - Queenstown Pass by pristine lakes and forests. Cross the Haast River before climbing alongside lofty peaks and cascading waterfalls to Haast Pass. Descending to Otago hug the shores of Lakes Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan to reach Cromwell. The Kawaerau Gorge with its thundering river prelude Lake Hayes and the beautiful resort of Queenstown Overnight Queenstown for 4 nights Day 11 The Crazy Kiwi Day Adventure Today’s wild adventure starts with a briefing on the format of the “Crazy Kiwi” day. Then it’s off for a wild Jet boat ride on the Shotover River. Just minutes after the leaving the jet boat you’re flying by helicopter along the canyon’s of the Shotover River to join your rafting trip. Hurtle down rapids and through foaming white water on your exhilarating rafting trip. Back on dry land its time for lunch before heading off to The AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy site. After an exciting 4WD safari you arrive at the 134 metre (442 feet) jump site, a cableway suspended above the Nevis River. Countdown 3 2 1.......jump. Day 12 Queenstown A free day to relax after 11 days of activities. However if you still wish to “go hard” try river sledging, parapenting or a mountain bike excursion. Included is the Bob’s Peak gondola ride for the magnificent alpine views. Day 13 Milford Day Excursion Round Lake Wakatipu and cross northern Southland to reach Te Anau. Drive through the Eglinton Valley with its hanging glacier valleys, pristine temperate rainforest and towering peaks. Exiting the Homer Tunnel arrive at Milford Sound. Cruise on the Sound and inspect up close the cascading waterfalls, sea life and towering rock faces which rise over 5000 ft. Leaving Milford retrace your travels to Queenstown. Day 14 Queenstown - Christchurch Depart Queenstown via the Kawarau Gorge with its thundering river. Pass by Cromwell and along the shores of Lake Dunstan before traversing the Lindis Pass. Cross the Mackenzie Country with its expanses of tussock and snow capped Southern Alps. Arriving at Mt. Cook time allows for an optional scenic flight. Pass Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo before travelling over the Canterbury Plains to reach Christchurch. . |
Zorbing - Rotorua
Dolphin Encounter - Kaikoura
Kapiti 4 x 4 Adventures
Whitewater Rafting
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Prices are valid until 30 September 2008
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