20 Day New Zealand Adventure by coach
20 Day New Zealand Adventure by Coach
The tour for the ultimate adrenaline seeker! New Zealand is world renowned for being an adventure playground and has invented some of the most unique adventure activities on the planet. We've compiled many of them in this once in a lifetime adventure. Skydiving, bungy jumping, jet boating, rafting, caving, wilderness kayaking, heli-hiking....it's all on the menu!
In between all of these adrenaline pumping activities, this tour still shows you the most breathtaking places in New Zealand at the same time, so you won't miss anything.
Are you ready?
Highlights
Tranz Alpine Heli-Hike ,Franz Josef Glacier Kayak Isengard Lord of the Ring Shotover Jet Boat Overnight Cruise Doubtful Sound Whale Watch. Big Sky Stargazing Skydive Abel Tasman (13,000ft)
Regions Visited
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Terms and Conditions
Prices are based on twin share occupancy in a double room, and are subject to availability. If anything comes back unavailable, we will endeavor to find you a suitable alternative.
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Day 1 : Christchurch
Day 2 : Auckland- Greymouth
Today you will travel by train to Greymouth,
Enjoy the views of the wild west coast as you travel to Greymouth and join the TranzAlpine Train for your scenic train journey to Christchurch. Climb through lush beech forests past the beautiful Lake Brunner and through the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass situated 737 metres above sea level, before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps.
The TranzAlpine then winds its way over massive viaducts, through spectacular river gorges and the stunning Waimakariri River valley.
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Day 3 : Greymouth - Franz Josef
Your journey continues nouth along the West Coast and you pass the town of Hokitika, known for its greenstone (pounamu).
Your final destination is Franz Josef which is known for being home to one of the world’s most accessible glaciers
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Day 4 : Franz Josef
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Day 5 : Franz Josef
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Day 6 : Franz Josef - Queenstown
Today your destination wil be Queenstown !
Queenstown offers something for everyone – you can enjoy the quiet beauty and tranquility of this mountain retreat and enjoy several walking trails in the town area.
For sheer excitement there is white-water rafting, helicopter rides, the famous jet boats, bungy jumping to pump your adrenalin, and offroad 4WD tours with plenty of river crossings. There are cruises on the lake and a visit to a high country sheep station, or wine tasting tours.
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Day 7 : Queenstown
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Day 8 : Queenstown
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Day 9 : Queenstown- Doubtful Sound
Today you will depart Queenstown for your overnight cruise in the Doubtful Sound.
You will be picked up from your Queenstown accommodation, and the next day you will be dropped off at your accommodation again.
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Day 10 : Doubtful Sound - Queenstown
You will arrive back in Queenstown at around 3.30pm.
The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
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Day 11 : Queenstown - Wanaka
A short journey takes you to Wanaka today. Wanaka town is nestled below towering mountains, and is a little bit quieter than its neighbour Queenstown. In winters skiers from all over the world flock here for its great skiing, and in summer the impressive mountains provide for a range of adventure activities.
Explore the town of Wanaka at your leisure today.
These are some highlights in the area:
Mt Aspiring National ParkHikeup to Roy's PeakExperience some of the adventure activities on offer such as jetboating, skydiving, rafting, canyoning, climbing and sledging.Hit the ski fields in winterFine dining in downtownA visit to the mind boggling puzzle worldMotel :Click map to enlarge
Day 12 : Wanaka
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Day 13 : Wanaka - Mount Cook
Today, travel through the rugged and beautiful landscape of Otago. Cross the Lindis Pass into the Mackenzie Country to arrive at Mt Cook National Park a World Heritage listed site. Mt Cook is Australasia’s highest mountain at 3764 metres. The park covers over 70,000 hectares of breathtaking alpine scenery and is also home to the Tasman Glacier, the longest in the Southern hemisphere.
The afternoon is free to explore the area and take one of the many short walks starting from Mt Cook Village.
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Day 14 : Mount Cook - Christchurch
This afternoon you’ll travel down the Tasman Valley past Glentanner Park as well as Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo where you can view the Church of the Good Shepherd by the lake shore.
The altar window offers awe inspiring views of the lake and mountains of the Mackenzie Country. The coach then continues on towards Fairlie. Journey through diverse farmland and descend to cross the Canterbury Plains before arriving in Christchurch, the South Island’s largest city.
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Day 15 : Christchurch - Kaikoura
Early this morning you will board your coach heading north towards Kaikōura, where few places in the world can boast of such natural wonders. Take time to experience giant whales, playful dolphins, and marine birds up close.
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Day 16 : Kaikoura - Nelson
This morning board your coach for your journey north, passing world-class wine producing vineyards in the Marlborough region and into sunny Nelson. Nelson’s diverse geography captures everything from long beaches to untouched forests and jagged mountains.
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Day 17 : Nelson ( Abel Tasman)
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Day 18 : Nelson - Punakaiki
You will be heading south through Murchison, making your way to the West Coast today. The Murchison Skyline Walkway zigzags through mixed beech and podocarp forest, native ferns, and bracken and broom-covered slopes on the outskirts of Murchison .
At Hawks Crag the road has been hacked out of solid rock – be ready for the dramatic overhang, lending shade and character to the route. The road to Punakaiki hugs the coast, providing spectacular views of wild beaches and the tempestuous Tasman Sea.
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Day 19 : Punakaiki - Christchurch
Today you are going to Christchurch, where you will spend your last night of this tour.
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Day 20 : Christchurch
Sadly your trip has come to an end. We hope that you have thoroughly enjoyed your experiences in New Zealand. Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey. Have a safe trip home.
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NZD7,186.00
Price includes
- Complimentary airport transfers
- Detailed tour pack upon arrival at first night's accommodation.
- 20 day car rental with unlimited daily kilometers
- Standard insurance with zero excess reduction option.
- 19 Nights Accommodation.
- Auckland Bridge Climb
- Waitomo Tumu Tumu Toobing
- Cathedral Cove Kayaking.
- Rafting Rotorua
- Taupo Skydiving
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Interislander Ferry
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Abel Tasman Great Walk
- Franz Josef Heli Hike
- Queenstown Bungy
- Doubtful Sound Kayaking
- Wildwire Wanaka
Cancellation policy
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 45 days or more before the start of the tour, the cancellation fee will be equivalent to the deposit paid
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 30 to 45 days before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 25% of the contract price
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 7 to 30 days before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 50% of the contract price
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 7 days or less before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 100% of the contract price
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