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Glowworms to Milford Sound. Both islands, one booking, the flight between them included.
Both islands, one booking, Hobbiton to Milford Sound with the inter-island flight included. Everything from the North and South 9-day Adventures back to back.
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Waitomo glowworms + Hobbiton
Māori village + Rotorua geothermal
Lake Tekapo dark-sky hot pools
Aoraki/Mount Cook + Wanaka kayaking
Milford Sound cruise
Queenstown jet boat finale
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Arrive in Auckland and meet your group and your tour leader, settle in before your first night out together as the adventure begins.
First up you're stopping at Waitomo, home of the world-famous glowworm caves. You'll take a guided tour and explore this labyrinth of underground rivers and watch the resident glowworms do their thing. This afternoon you tick off another highlight as you head to Hobbiton to wander the real-life lush pastures of the Shire as featured in The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. After exploring the set and learning all about movie magic, you'll enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn before departing for Rotorua.
You'll also check out one of New Zealand's most magnificent geothermal wonderlands - Wai o Tapu, featuring dramatic geysers & bubbling mud.
This morning you'll have some free time to maybe try some zorbing or the skyline luge. In the evening you'll go to the Mitai Māori village for an introduction to Māori culture. It doesn't get more authentic than this!
Have your cameras ready as you travel to Taupo, a lakefront town in the heart of the North Island. This afternoon brings something special, a sailing trip across the lake. Swoon over no-filter-needed scenery and Māori rock carvings.
After witnessing the raw power of Mother Nature, you'll then have some free time when you can do a skydive or a bungee jump!
Your tour leader shares the detail and the best local options on the day.
Get ready to explore the best of Wellington with a city orientation tour!
You've seen the North Island, now it's time to explore the South Island! After a short included flight you'll land in Christchurch. You'll have some free time to explore the city and then in the evening you'll meet up with the rest of your new travel crew and get excited for all the adventures to come!
Discover Christchurch, where history comes alive at every turn. Later you'll make your way to the beauty of Lake Tekapo!
Today, you'll hike up Mount John, where 360-degree panoramic views of the majestic Southern Alps await. Afterward, you'll unwind and recharge by soaking the tired muscles in soothing hot pools-pure bliss!
Along the way, you'll take on a beautiful hike, that leads you to unbeatable views of Aoraki/Mount Cook-the tallest mountain in New Zealand!
Today you check out all Wanaka has to offer, including going kayaking on the beautiful Lake Wanaka and discovering the famous Wanaka Tree.
After travelling to buzzing Queenstown, you'll get oriented with the high-octane adventure capital of NZ (and arguably the world!).
Jumping on a fjord cruise, you'll experience the spellbinding combination of towering peaks, forested cliffs, resident seals, and plummeting waterfalls up close and personal. Pick your jaw up off the floor, this is mother nature at her finest!
Today you'll get a splash of adrenaline with a jet-boat ride. Feel the thrill as the highly skilled driver keeps things pumping with 360-degree spins and speeds more than 80km/h. Tonight you'll get the gang together for your farewell dinner and final night out on the town! Time to see what this backpacker hub is all about after dark!
This morning your 17 day trip ends. Check out and journey home, stay in Queenstown, or continue the next leg of your travels with the new friends you've made! Whatever your plans, your tour leader is there to help every step of the way.
Curated stays along the route, a mix of characterful hotels, traditional lodgings and social hostels, all with the essentials sorted.
2 nights in a fantastic hostel right on the lake. Multi-share rooms, Wi-Fi, laundry, kitchen & dining area.
2 nights in a cosy hostel in the centre of town. Multi-share rooms, Wi-Fi, laundry, kitchen & dining area.
3 nights in a stylish centrally located hostel! Multi-share rooms, Wi-Fi, laundry, kitchen & dining area.
2 nights in a laid-back, homely hostel. Multi-share rooms, Wi-Fi, laundry, kitchen & dining area.
Rooming is typically same-gender multi-share unless a private/twin upgrade is noted, ask us if you'd like a private room.
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