New Zealand's Grand Explorer
Trios for 18 - 35 Year Old College Students and Young
Professionals
Overview
Featuring: New Zealand's North Island and
South Island, including Auckland, Christchurch and Milford
Sound
Itinerary
Day 1 an 2 Depart for New Zealand
Fly over the international date line on your way to New
Zealand.
Day 3 Auckland to Bay
of Islands
Today will be the day for awesome scenery, great fun and
extreme adventure that take on new meanings! Meet your Contiki crew and
view the beauty of Auckland's famous harbour as we cross the Auckland
Harbour Bridge. Heading towards the subtropical region of Northland, we'll
explore Parry Kauri Park before checking into our Resort in Paihia. In the
evening get to know your fellow travellers during dinner. Resort (D)
Day 4 Bay of
Islands
A day of adventure and fun. The day is yours to enjoy the
overwhelming beauty of the Bay of Islands. How about a Catamaran cruise
through the "Hole-in-the-Rock", maybe sail to a deserted island for lunch,
perhaps travel along Ninety Mile Beach to Cape Reinga at "lands end".
Resort (B)
Day 5 Bay of
Islands to Waitomo
We head south, stopping in Auckland for lunch before
travelling through the lush Waikato farming region to Waitomo, home of
magical limestone formations and sparkling Glow-worms. Tonight there's the
chance to meet the local characters. Lodge (B,D)
Day 6 Waitomo
to Rotorua
There will be time today, if you wish, to visit the
Glow-worm grotto or try underground cave rafting. Then we'll visit the
Agrodome farm show, on our way to the thermal area of Rotorua. Maybe try
the Zorb or end the day by relaxing in a Polynesian thermal pool, before
taking in an optional Maori Hangi meal and concert. Hotel (B)
Day 7 Rotorua
to Taupo
What a day for your travel diary, along the steaming
Wairakei Valley to the raging Huka Falls before continuing to our
exclusive resort beside New Zealand's largest lake - Taupo. This afternoon
you're free to wander the shops, enjoy a parasail high over the lake or
challenge gravity on the Rock n' Ropes. Tonight maybe try fishing and
later enjoy the famous local nightlife. Resort (B)
Day 8 Taupo to
Wellington
The mountains of Tongariro National Park provide a
spectacular sight on the way to Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. A
scenic waterfront drive to the top of Mt Victoria acts as the perfect
introduction to this cosmopolitan city famed for its cafes, restaurants
and trendy bars. Hotel (B)
Day 9 Wellington
A full day to explore the city and its surrounding area.
Take your time to enjoy the amazing Museum of New Zealand, known as Te
Papa 'Our House'. Maybe do some shopping or see the sights of the Lord of
the Rings trilogy or just relax in one of the city's many cafes. Later
this evening join us for a walkabout dinner. Hotel (B)
Day 10 Wellington to
Christchurch
Board the Inter-Island ferry and do the north to south island
hop through Marlborough Sound and Cook Strait to Picton. Then make sure
your camera has film for the spectacular views along the Kaikoura
Coastline. If we're lucky, we'll spot one of the many seal colonies in
this area. Then, via the Canterbury Plains, we'll head towards the city
of Christchurch. Hotel (B)
Day 11
Christchurch to Franz Josef
GlacierWe'll cross the spectacular Southern Alps via majestic
Arthur's Pass and take in the jade greenstone carving at Hokitika. Then
we'll journey along the South Island's rugged coast to the awesome
Westland National Park, home to Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Hotel
(B,D)
Day 12 Franz
Josef Glacier to Queenstown
Today there's the chance to explore the incredible Franz
Josef and Fox Glaciers with professional guides that will be on hand to
show you the beauty of this natural wonder. We'll then journey through
Haast Pass to Queenstown and our lodge high above Lake Wakatipu. Hold onto
your hat - Queenstown beckons! Lodge (B,D)
Day 13 and 14 Queenstown
Leisure is probably the wrong word as Queenstown is known
as the 'Adventure-Adrenaline capital of the world', one of those places
that you can literally do as much or as little as you like. A number of
options to astound you await! Ever tried Bungy jumping, Sky diving, Jet
boating, River boarding, White water rafting, Helicopter riding, Luging,
Canyon Swinging, Four wheeldriving, Hiking???? Be extreme! Action by day,
action by night - that's Queenstown. Yes, when you've dried off and caught
your breath, it'll be time to experience Queenstown's legendary nightlife,
and there's no shortage of venues for dining and socialising - why not try
an optional meal at the world famous Skyline gondola complex. Lodge
(B)(B)
Day 15 Queenstown to Milford
Sound
Need an adrenalin boost? We'll take you to a bridge to jump
off! The bungee jumping bridge provides a hair-raising, gob-stopping
adrenalin rush. It is one of the options on this tour that separates the
tourists from the purists. Pure fun. Pure rush. Why don't you try it?
After this we travel to Fiordland National Park, where we head through the
Homer Tunnel (D'OH!) for our first view of Mitre Peak and Milford Sound.
Then it's all aboard the Milford Wanderer, for an overnight cruise taking
in all the beauty of the fjord. There's the chance to kayak and see
whales, dolphins and penguins along with towering mountains and
breathtaking waterfalls. It'll be an evening to treasure! Overnight Cruise
(B,D)
Day 16 Milford
Sound to Lake Ohau
In the morning we'll breakfast on board before heading back
to the mainland. We travel past Lake Te Anau and the Clutha River to
Arrowtown for the chance to find gold. Then we head to the Southern Alps
to our lodge at Lake Ohau which affords views over Australasia's tallest
peak, Mt Cook. Lodge (B,D)
Day 17 Lake
Ohau to Christchurch
If heights don't scare you (we saw you bungee jump two days
ago), then why not take the option of a spectacular glacier flight over Mt
Cook? Later, we'll head through the MacKenzie country, home to the sheep
industry. to Christchurch where you may join us for an end-of-tour,
we-must-keep-in-touch-what-tour-are-you-taking-next, dinner. Hotel (B)
Day 18 Christchurch
Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends
this morning after breakfast. (B)
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Important Trip Details
- Tour starts in Auckland and ends in
Christchurch
- Depart 12:00 noon and finish 8am
Single supplement: $599
- Quad share reduction: $185
- All tour prices are land only. Air is available on
request
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$200 deposit
required to
book.
Full
payment not due until 45
days prior to
departure. (So
if paying within 45 days
please pay full
amount).
You are booking a shared room
if you would like a single room
please call 877
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Highlights
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included
in your tour price!
Included
- Auckland: Cross Auckland's Harbour Bridge; See the
impressive city skyline & Sky Tower; See the 'City of Sails'
harbor made famous by the America's Cup
- Parry Kauri Park: Walk through native Kauri
Forest
- Waitomo: Visit Waitomo & a traditional New Zealand
country pub; Enjoy a pizza party
- Rotorua: City sightseeing tour; Visit the Agrodome
farm to see the World renown sheep show
- Huka Falls: Visit the mighty falls
- Taupo: View Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest
lake
- Tongariro National Park: Dramatic drive through the
Volcanic landscape made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'; See the
active volcano Mt. Ruapehu
- Wellington: City sightseeing tour; Visit Mt. Victoria
& enjoy the panoramic views; See more of the sights made famous
in the 'Lord of the Rings'
- Cook Strait: Cruise the scenic Marlborough & Queen
Charlotte Sounds
- Picton: Drive through New Zealand's largest wine
growing region
- Kaikoura Coast: Spectacular coastal drive & visit
a seal colony
- Christchurch: City sightseeing tour
- Arthur's Pass: Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass
National Park
- Hokitika: See traditional Maori Greenstone
carving
- Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Coastal drive through
Westland National Park with views of the glaciers &
rainforests
- Haast Pass: Stunning drive through the Southern Alps;
See Lake Hawea & the Crown Range
- Queenstown: City sightseeing tour; View the
Remarkables Mountains & Coronet Peak; Stop at AJ Hackett's
Kawarau Bridge; Visit Arrowtown, the historic gold mining
town
- Milford Sound: Travel through the Homer Tunnel; Unique
overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park; Cruise
past towering cliffs & spectacular waterfalls; See the awe
inspiring Mitre Peak
- Lake Ohau: See Mt. Cook across this beautiful blue
glacial lake
- Lake Tekapo: See the beautiful turquoise coloured
glacial lake
Accommodations
- Accommodations as per itinerary
- Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) as per
itinerary
- Experienced Tour Managers and Drivers
- Modern air-conditioned coach
- Free Travellers Guide information book
Optional Excursions
Waitomo
- Ruakuri Caves Tour
- Newly opened caves with a tour that gives you a more
extensive insight into cave formations and glowworm activity. 3
hour. www.tradeinfo-thlonline.com
- Waitomo Caves Tour
- One hour guided tour of the famous glowworm caves at
Waitomo. Fully guided, walking tour with exit by boat. www.waitomocaves.co.nz
- Black Water Rafting
- Following a cave system underground whilst sitting in
a tyre inner tube (rubber ring). Some walking, some floating, some
glowworm spotting. 3.5 hour tour. www.blackwaterrafting.co.nz
Taupo
- Rock'N'Ropes
- Adventure 'confidence' course with series of trapezes,
high wires, tight ropes etc. Allow 3 hours.
- Parasailing
- On Lake Taupo, winch system so you don't get
wet.
- Huka Jet
- 30 minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River to Huka
Falls. Includes 360 degree turns.
- Huka Combo - Jet Boat & Scenic
Flight
- 40 minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River to Huka
Falls. Includes 360 degree turns plus 7 minute scenic helicopter
flight.
- Dinner / Party Cruise
- Evening launch trip on Lake Taupo with the opportunity
to fish, dine and karaoke. Approx. 4 hours (6pm - 10pm).
Rotorua
- Rainbow Springs
- Beautiful walk through native bush, aviaries and trout
filled streams. Chance to see Kiwi and Tuatara.
- Zorbing
- Become a zorbonaut as you travel in a large
transparent ball down a hillside, either on your own, with a friend
(or two) or with a bucket of water. Prices range from $44 depending
on dry, wet, multiple, with Zorb Pak / without etc. www.zorb.com
- Skyline Gondola And Luge Rides
- Skyline cable car and 2 included rides on the worlds
first commercial luging track.
- Hangi And Concert
- Traditional Maori feast and cultural performance at
the Lake Plaza Hotel in Rotorua. Duration 2 hours.
- Te Puia
- Enter the world of the Maori at the epicentre of
native culture in NZ, and discover what makes this area and it’s
people unique. www.tepuia.com
Bay of Islands
- Cape Brett Cruise
- Half day launch trip out to the famous 'Hole in the
Rock' with cultural, historical and geographical content. Also,
potentially, the chance to spot dolphins. www.fullers-bay-of-islands.co.nz
- Awesome Adventures
- A full day tour from Pahia in the Bay of Islands to
Cape Reinga (NZ's northern most point) via 'Ninety Mile Beach'.
Offroading, sand dune 'surfing', great scenery, fish'n'chips. 0730am
- 1930pm www.awesomenz.com
- Carino Day Sailing
- Catamaran sailing in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Island hop, swim, snorkel, bar-b-q lunch, search for dolphins. 10am –
1630pm. www.sailingdolphins.co.nz
- Coastal Kayaks
- 4 hour kayaking adventure from the ocean shore through
the river system to, and under, Haruru Falls. Fair standard of
fitness required. www.coastalkayakers.co.nz
- Excitor
- 'Fastboat' trip to, and through, the 'Hole in the
Rock' and back via Russell. www.excitor.co.nz
- Dolphin Adventures
- Specifically a tour for those wanting to see dolphins
although not guaranteed (85% success rate) and getting the
opportunity to swim with them. Half-day tour. www.awesomenz.com
Wellington
- Optional Dinner
- At 'Blend' restaurant and bar. Lively, funky venue for
dining and socialising with 'special' Contiki menu and welcome
drink.
- Kapiti Quad Bikes
- Hotel pick up, than along the Kapiti Coast to rugged
bushland for an hour and a half long quad bike experience in the
bush. Includes morning / a'noon tea.
- Seal Coast Safaris
- Eco-touring in a 4WD vehicle along DOC (Department of
Conservation) coast line, viewing unusual rock formations, seal
colonies and other native bird and animal life. Duration 2
hours.
- Wellington Rover
- An extended Wellington sightseeing tour with the
opportunity to 'hop on / hop off' along the way. Or you can also book
the 'Rover Rings Tour' which is an all day tour to LOTR locations
incl. lunch.
- Wairarapr Wine Trail
- A full day excursion from Wellington by taxi, coach
and train to Martinborough and Wairarapa 'wine country'. Includes
hotel pick ups / drop offs, lunch, afternoon tea and, of course, some
sampling.
Queenstown
- Nzone Skydiving
- Tandem skydive with a qualified jumpmaster from 9,000
ft. (2,743m) over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountain Range.
Chance to upgrade to 12,000 ft. (3,657m) or 15,000 ft. (4,572m) NB:
Video and/or photos additional cost of NZ$245. www.nzone.biz
- Moonlight Stables Horse Riding
- 1.5 hour guided horse trek through Doonholme Farmland
in the Wakatipu Basin. Any level of rider welcome but will only go as
fast as the slowest member. www.moonlightcountry.co.nz
- Kawarau Rafting
- Rafting on the Kawarau River (grade 3). 2 hrs
www.rafting.co.nz
- Shotover Jet
- 40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River. An icon
adventure product in NZ with 360's and fast corners etc.
www.shotoverjet.co.nz
- Twin Challenge
- 40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River, an icon
adventure product in NZ with 360's and fast corners etc., plus white
water rafting (grade 3) on the Shotover River. 3 hours www.rafting.co.nz
- Triple Challenge
- 40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River, an icon
adventure product in NZ with 360's and fast corners etc., plus white
water rafting (grade 3) on the Shotover River plus 6 minute
helicopter flight. www.rafting.co.nz
- Thrillogy
- All 3 AJ Hackett jumps - Kawarau Bridge, The Ledge
& Nevis incl. T shirt. www.AJHackett.com
- Skyline Restaurant
- Includes large buffet meal, entertainment, gondola
(cable car) ride to restaurant.
- Shotover Rafting
- Rafting on the Shotover River. 2 hrs www.rafting.co.nz
- Heliraft
- Rafting on the Kawarau River (grade 3) and heli
flight. www.rafting.co.nz
- Canyon Swing
- Freefall from platform, 109m (360ft) above the
Shotover River, then break into a cable controlled swing.
www.canyonswing.co.nz
- AJ Hackett Skyswing - The Ledge
- Swing from the Ledge at the Skyline restaurant, Bobs
Peak. 47m (158ft) jump but 400m (1320ft) above town. www.AJHackett.com
- Aj Hackett Bungy - The Ledge
- Bungy jump from the Ledge at the Skyline restaurant,
Bobs Peak. 47m (158ft) jump but 400m (1320ft) above town. Incl. T
shirt. www.AJHackett.com
- Aj Hackett Bungy - Nevis
- 134m (440ft) bungy from a platform suspended across a
river at Nevis Bluff. Incl. T shirt. www.AJHackett.com
- Aj Hackett Bungy - Kawarau Bridge
- The original bungy jump in Queenstown and often
referred to as 'the home of bungy'. 43m (142ft) jump incl. T
shirt. www.AJHackett.com
- Group Photograph
- In specially designed Queenstown souvinier folder.
Photo taken by lakeside in warmer climes, at the Lodge during
winter. www.queenstowngroupphotos.co.nz
- Funyaks
- Full day excursion into this beautiful untouched
world, known as 'Paradise' and made famous in the LOTR trilogy.
Jetboat in and canoe out at your leisure. Average standard of fitness
required. www.dartriver.co.nz
- Dart River Jet Boat Safari
- 30 km jet boat ride up the Dart River from Glenorchy
into the Mt Aspiring National Park - locations for LOTR. Includes a
short bush walk. www.dartriver.co.nz
- 'Mad Dog' River Boarding (
- Swimming with wetsuit, helmet, flippers and 'boogie
board' down the Kawarau River. Allow 3 hrs.
- Fly By Wire
- Feel adrenalin flood your body as you release the tow,
diving towards the valley floor at exhilarating speeds, before you
rocket up the other side. Feed the control freak inside, where you’re
firmly in the pilot's seat.
- Paradise Found Hike
- Explore the majestic Mt Aspiring National Park, visit
film locations from Lord of the Rings. Fully guided, half
day.
- Routeburn Trail Hike
- A full day hike offering plenty of swing bridge
crossings, lush beech forest, beautiful waterfalls and magnificent
alpine scenery, in the Mt Aspiring National Park. Departs
8am.
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
- Helihike 'Flying Fox'
- Helicopter flight up to and on to the glacier, then
brief hike in that area of the glacier. Not strenuous. 3
hours. www.foxguides.co.nz
- Glacier Hike 'Fox Trot'
- 4 hour trek to the terminal face of the glacier and
then climb up onto the glacier itself. All boots, picks, crampons
provided. Reasonable level of fitness required. www.foxguides.co.nz
- Fox Glacier Heli / Mt Cook
- Helicopter flight to view Mt Cook and Fox Glacier,
including glacier landing. www.scenic-flights.co.nz
- Fox Glacier Heli
- Helicopter flight to discover the twin glaciers with
glacier landing. www.scenic-flights.co.nz
Lake Tekapo
- Air Safaris
- 40 minute scenic flight from Tekapo, taking in many of
the regions premier glaciers including NZ's highest peak, Mt Cook
(3,750m / 12,349 ft).
Fox Glacier
- Hukawai Ice Climbing Centre
- Try your hand at something you don’t get to do every
day, and that’s climbing a 10m high ice wall!
www.hukawai.co.nz
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