21 days/20 nights
Fly Drive Holiday
Guide Price €2,489 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Feeling adventurous? Then head off through the wilds of New Zealand, complete with adrenaline pumping experiences. Skyjump off Auckland Tower, kayak the beautiful waters of Cathedral Cove and Abel Tasman, explore the glowworm caves of Tauranga, zip line over Rotorua, feel the rush of Huka Falls by jet boat and heli hike to Franz Josef Glacier. Top off your action-packed road trip with a bungy jump in Queenstown!
- Get your adrenaline pumping with active adventures around New Zealand
- Kayak the crystal waters of Cathedral Cove and Abel Tasman
- Feel the force of Huka Falls on a thrilling jet boat ride
- Spend 4 nights in the nation's adventure capital, Queenstown
- Tick off multiple bucket list activities
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Itinerary
Days 1-5 Auckland to Tauranga
Kick off your active adventure and beat the jet lag by testing your nerve skyjumping off the Auckland Skytower. That is sure to get the blood pumping! Now your ready to hit the road so pick up your car and head to the coastal playground of Coromandel. Kayak around Cathedral Cove before paddling in a different environment, through the glittering glowworm caves of Tauranga.
Days 6-10 Tauranga to Whanganui
Rotorua is famed for being a geothermal wonderland, but throw in some ziplining and a exhilarating luge ride and you have some action-packed days in store! Next up, how about one of the most spectacular sunsets you will ever witness? Then head to Tongariro National Park and trust us, the hike will be worth it. Continue south as it's time to get your arms to pumping again canoeing along the magical Whanganui River.
Days 11-13 Whanganui to Abel Tasman NP
Make your way across the Cook Strait to South Island and the beautiful endless golden beaches of Abel Tasman National Park. Hike, kayak, snorkel or simply soak up the rays in this stunning region.
Days 14-16 Abel Tasman NP to Wanaka
The scenery is going to drastically change as you head further south! Leave behind the coastal wonderland of Abel Tasman for the glacial landscape of Franz Josef. If you're feeling daring, heli hike up the glacier for an experience like no other. In Wanaka, a thrilling jet boat ride through Mount Aspiring National Park with get the heart rate going.
Days 17-21 Wanaka to Christchurch
Four nights in the nation's adventure capital, Queenstown - yes please! Sky dive, bungy jump, zip line, funyak and so much more over the next few days before your active adventure has to come to an end in Christchurch.
Price & Inclusions
- 16 nights hotel accommodation and 4 nights hostel accommodation (shared dorm)
- 15 days Compact Inclusive Plus car hire including zero excess insurance, unlimited mileage, 24 hour Roadside Assistance & additional drivers
- Cathedral Cove Kayaking Tour
- Huka Falls Jet Boat Tour
- International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
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Your Trailfinders Travel Consultant will be able to find the best flights to suit you and your choice of tour. Contact us for our latest flight offers or take a look at our flights pages for a general idea of prices.
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