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Adventurer End Queenstown for 18-35 Year Old College Students and Young Professionals
Overview
This
vacation is all about satisfying your adrenaline cravings. Rest and relaxation are so overrated! Kick
it off in Queenstown, the adventure-adrenaline ‘Capital of the World’. Ever tried bungee jumping, sky
diving, jet boating, river boarding, luging, canyon swinging or four-wheel driving? Now’s the time!
Dry off, catch your breath and prepare to experience Queenstown's legendary nightlife. Take in an
optional Maori Hangi, parasail over Lake Taupo and hit Rotorua to try the Zorb or skyline gondola. End
your day chilling in a Polynesian thermal pool. Be sure to catch a classic Agrodome farm show (go
ahead…pet a sheep or two) and check out the black water rafting in the underground caves of Waitomo.
Sadly, the good times must come to an end here.
Itinerary Day 1 and 2 Depart for New Zealand Fly over the international date line on your way to New Zealand. Day 3 Christchurch Arrive in Christchurch & check into Bealeys Hotel, the rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore. Meet your fellow travelers & Tour Manager this evening. Hotel Day 4 Christchurch to Fox Glacier Meet up with your Contiki Crew & venture through the majestic Southern Alps to Hokita. Then wind down along the rugged West Coast to the spectacular Franz Josef & Fox Glacier region. Hotel (D) Day 5 Fox Glacier to Queenstown This morning, get physical and pull on your crampons, grab an ice-pick and head out onto the ice of either the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier. On this optional activity, you’ll learn about how these glaciers came about with our professional Local Guides.
Otherwise, you can get a bird’s eye view over these icy formations and sweeping vistas in an optional
helicopter ride.
Next up: Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. This is one high-energy destination that has
something for everyone. From jet boat rides to fantastic local food, gorgeous countryside and the world’s
most southern wineries, the list really is endless. Hotel (B)
Day 6 to 8 Queenstown With four days here, you’ve got time to try out adrenaline-pumping activities, to take it easy with a glass of local wine or beer and of course, to party – something Queenstown in known for.
With four days here, you’ve got time to try out adrenaline-pumping activities, to take it
easy with a glass of local wine or beer and of course, to party – something Queenstown in known
for.
For adrenaline junkies, there’s bungy jumpy, sky diving, jet boating, canyon swinging and
4W-driving. In fact there are so many adventure activities in Queenstown that you couldn’t do them all in
the 2 days if you tried. For those who like to keep their feet planted firmly on the ground, take an
easy-going hike or push yourself with a tougher trail.
Pumping at night, Queenstown is the place to hit some of New Zealand’s best bars and clubs.
With cool cocktail bars, old-style pubs and plenty of clubs, there is so much to choose from. Hotel (B)
(B) (B,D)
Day 9 Queenstown Free day to either test yourself on the mountain again or enjoy one of the many activities available in the ‘Adventure Capital of the World’. Also, last night dinner and awards night at the hotel. Hotel (B,D) Day 10 Queenstown to Christchurch On the way out of Queenstown, we stop at the famous bungy-jumping bridge in the gorgeous Kawarau gorge. It’s home to the original AJ Hackett Bungy, the ground breaking site where the now famous bungy all started. There’s time to have a go yourself, if you’re keen.
Leaving the traveller’s favourite behind, we’ll stop off to see the intense milky blue
waters of glacially-fed Lake Tekapo, before travelling back through the MacKenzie country to Christchurch.
The tour ends here and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
Day 11 Finish Christchurch
Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends this
morning after breakfast. (B)
Dates & Prices
Important Trip Details
Highlights Included *Milford Sound:Travel through the Homer TunnelUnique overnight cruise on Milford Sound
in Fiordland National Accommodations
Optional Excursions
Queenstown
Nzone Skydiving 9,000 ft. / 12,000 ft. / 15,000 ft 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). Video and/or photos at extra cost. www.nzone.biz Walter Peak Horse Riding 1 ½ hour guided horse trek through Walter Peak Station PLUS return journey from Queenstown on the steamship TSS Earnslaw. Any level of rider welcome but will only go as fast as the slowest member. www.realjourneys.co.nz Shotover Jet 40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River. An icon adventure product in NZ with 360’s, fast corners, and more! www.shotoverjet.co.nz Shotover Rafting Rafting on the Shotover River. 2 hrs www.rafting.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, 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 PLUS white water rafting (grade 3) on the Shotover River PLUS 6 minute helicopter flight. www.rafting.co.nz AJ Hackett Bungy - Thrillogy All 3 AJ Hackett jumps – Kawarau Bridge, The Ledge & Nevis. Incl. T-shirt. www.AJHackett.com Skyline Restaurant Includes large buffet meal, entertainment, and gondola (cable car) ride to restaurant. www.skyline.co.nz Kawarau Rafting Rafting on the Kawarau River (grade 3). 2 hrs 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) swing 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 Dart River Jet Boat Safari 30 km jet boat ride up the Dart River from Glenorchy into the Mt Aspiring National Park – locations for Lord of the Rings. Includes a short bush walk. Allow ½ day includes pick up and transfer. www.dartriver.co.nz Heliraft Rafting on the Kawarau River (grade 3) and helicoptor flight. 2.5 hours www.rafting.co.nz Group Photograph In a specially designed Queenstown souvenir folder. The photo is taken lakeside in warmer climes and 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 Lord of the Rings trilogy. Jetboat in and canoe out at your leisure. Average standard of fitness required. www.dartriver.co.nz Paradise Found Hike Explore the majestic Mt. Aspiring National Park and visit film locations from Lord of the Rings. Fully guided, half day. www.scenesoftherings.co.nz 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. Waitomo Ruakuri Caves Tour Newly opened caves with a tour that gives you a more extensive insight into cave formations and glowworm activity. 3 hours. 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. www.rocknropes.co.nz Huka Combo - Jet Boat & Scenic Flight 30 minute Huka Jet boat ride on the Waikato River to Huka Falls. Includes 360 degree turns. Plus, a 7 minute scenic helicopter flight. www.hukajet.com www.helistar.co.nz Dinner / Party Cruise Evening launch trip on Lake Taupo with the opportunity to fish, dine and karaoke. Approx. Approx. 4 hours (6pm – 10pm). www.chrisjolly.con.nz Huka Jet 30 minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River to Huka Falls. Includes 360 degree turns. www.hukajet.com 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. www.skylineskyrides.co.nz Hangi And Concert Traditional Maori feast and cultural performance at the Lake Plaza Hotel in Rotorua. Duration 2 hours. www.sudimahotels.com 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 Wellington Optional Dinner At ‘Blend’ restaurant and bar. Lively, funky venue for dining and socialising with ‘special’ menu and welcome drink. www.nomadscapital.com 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. www.sealcoast.com 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 Lord of the Rings locations including lunch . Half day ‘Rover Rings Tour’ is also available. www.wellingtonrover.co.nz Kapiti Quad Bikes Hotel pick up, then along the Kapiti Coast to rugged farmland for an hour and a half long quad bike experience in the bush. Includes morning / afternoon tea. www.kapitifourx4.co.nz Wairarapa 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. www.tranzit.co.nz Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Fox Glacier Heli Helicopter flight to over the glacier with glacier landing. www.scenic-flights.co.nz 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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