G Adventures - Highlights of New Zealand

Arrive at any time.

Staying in:

• Nesuto Stadium Hotel & Apartments

This tour includes a 50 minute flight from Wellington to Christchurch. 

Drive to the lakeside town of Rotorua, situated over an active geothermal zone and known for its volcanic features and rich Maori heritage. Stop en route at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Take a boat ride through this spectacular underground realm to see thousands of flickering glowworms light up in the dark.

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• Sudima Lake Rotorua

Visit Rotorua and opt to check out the geothermal area or go whitewater rafting. In the evening visit a Maori village for traditional ceremonies, a Hangi meal and entertainment.

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• Sudima Lake Rotorua

Take in the ever-changing scenery of the North Island and travel to the capital, Wellington.

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• Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington

Enjoy the atmosphere in this relaxed but lively city. After an orientation walk, enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to visit the Te Papa Museum or take the cable car up to the botanical gardens.

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• Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington

Fly to the South Island and travel to the seaside town of Kaikoura, known for its diverse marine life. Stop en route for a wine tasting at a local winery.

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• The White Morph

Enjoy a free morning in Kaikoura. Opt to go on a whale watching tour and search for giant sperm whales. Or head out on a tour to swim in the open ocean in a place often visited by wild dolphins. In the afternoon, travel to Hanmer Springs. Opt to take a soak in the hot springs.

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• Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs

Take in the stunning scenery while travelling across the Southern Alps to the rugged and remote West Coast, before staying in the rainforest near the world's fastest moving glacier.

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• Rainforest Retreat

Enjoy a free day to explore the area around Franz Josef. Opt to explore the glacier with a heli hike.

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• Rainforest Retreat

Continue to Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. With beautiful scenery and tons of activities, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the great night life.

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• Heartland Hotel Queenstown

With free time here, opt to go bungee jumping (in its birthplace), jet boating (also born here!), skydiving or hiking. Or take it a little slower and travel by gondola to the top of a local peak.

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• Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Enjoy the stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park and Doubtful Sound on a day cruise. Take in the waterfalls and wildlife, then return to Queenstown for the night.

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• Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Travel north through the centre of the South Island to Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, named after New Zealand's highest peak. Spend the afternoon hiking the region, taking in the alpine scenery. Learn more about mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary at the Visitor's Centre, before a short but scenic journey to Tekapo Village.

Staying in:

• Godley Hotel

Continue on to Christchurch and take in an orientation walk with your CEO. Enjoy one final night together with the group.

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• Bealey Quarter

Depart at any time.