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Adventure & Adrenaline: Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
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Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 20
Ages 18-39

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Itinerary

Day 1
Auckland
Auckland
Accommodation
Hotel (Haka House Auckland City)
Included Activities
- Connect With New Friends
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Auckland Sailing: America's Cup Experience (Pre Tour) - 210 NZD per person. Note: If booking this extra, a pre-night in Auckland is highly recommended as this activity may start early in the morning on Day 1. Bookings are at either 11am, 1pm or 2pm depending on season and availability. Please reconfirm your sailing 24 hours prior by phoning Explore (while in New Zealand): 0800 397 567 or International: +64 9 359 5987.
Day 2
Auckland to Raglan
Auckland to Raglan
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Lodge (Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge)
Included Activities
- Sea Kayaking
Landmarks
Bridal Veil Falls
Day 3
Raglan
Raglan
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge)
Included Activities
- Surf Lesson
Day 4
Raglan to Rotorua
Raglan to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Te Puia Geyser by Night
Optional Activities
- Waitomo Cave Excursion - 99 NZD per person
- Waitomo Valley Walk - Free
Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Te Puia
Day 5
Rotorua to Taupo
Rotorua to Taupo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Based by the Lake)
Included Activities
- Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Hot Springs - 50-360 NZD per person
- Whitewater Rafting - 135 NZD per person
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Day 6
Taupo to Wellington
Taupo to Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Cambridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Landmarks
Te Papa Tongarewa (National Museum)
Day 7
Wellington to Abel Tasman National Park
Wellington to Abel Tasman National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (The Barn Cabins & Camp)
Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Marlborough Sounds
Day 8
Abel Tasman National Park
Abel Tasman National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Camping (The Barn Cabins & Camp)
Included Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park Walk
Optional Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park Kayaking/Hike - 230 NZD per person
- Canyoning - 280 NZD per person
- Sailing - 148 NZD per person
Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Day 9
Abel Tasman National Park to Westport
Abel Tasman National Park to Westport
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hostel (Bazil's Hostel & Surf School)
Included Activities
- Seal Colony Visit
Optional Activities
- Surfing in Westport - 90 NZD per person
Landmarks
Cape Foulwind
Day 10
Westport to Franz Josef
Westport to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Included Activities
- Pancake Rocks Trek
Landmarks
Pancake Rocks
Day 11
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Optional Activities
- Heli-hike - contact operator for pricing
- Guided ice walk - contact operator for pricing
- Franz Josef Kayaking - 149-169 NZD per person
- Heli Scenic Flight with Snow Landing - 385-655 NZD per person
- Hiking - Free
- Glacier Hot Pools - contact operator for pricing
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 12
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Landmarks
Haast Pass
Day 13
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Jet Boating - 179 NZD per person
- Bungee Jumping - 320-805 NZD per person
- Skydiving - 449-549 NZD per person
- Vineyard Tour - 189-265 NZD per person
- Shotover Canyon Swing - 295-590 NZD per person
- Gondola Ride - 66-215 NZD per person
Landmarks
Queenstown
Day 14
Queenstown - Milford Sound Day Trip
Queenstown - Milford Sound Day Trip
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound Cruise
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Fiordland National Park
Day 15
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Jet Boating - 179 NZD per person
- Bungee Jumping - 320-805 NZD per person
- Mountain Biking - contact operator for pricing
- Skydiving - 449-549 NZD per person
- Vineyard Tour - 189-265 NZD per person
- Shotover Canyon Swing - 295-590 NZD per person
- Gondola Ride - 66-215 NZD per person
Day 16
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Lakes Edge Holiday Park)
Landmarks
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Day 17
Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Lakes Edge Holiday Park)
Included Activities
- Lake Tekapo Bike Ride
Optional Activities
- Tekapo Hot Springs - 40-189 NZD per person
- Dark Sky Project - The Crater Experience - 129-219 NZD per person
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Mt John Observatory
Day 18
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Drifter Christchurch Hotel)
Landmarks
Christchurch
Day 19
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Lodge (Dusky Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Whale Watching - 175 NZD per person
- Dolphin Tour - 135 NZD per person
- Scenic Flight - 250 NZD per person
- Hiking - Free
- Bird watching - contact operator for pricing
Landmarks
Kaikoura
Day 20
Kaikoura to Wellington
Kaikoura to Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Cambridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Day 21
Wellington to Sydney
Wellington to Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Optional Activities
- The Rocks Neighbourhood Visit - Free
Landmarks
The Rocks
Day 22
Sydney
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Manly Beach
Optional Activities
- Surf Class - contact operator for pricing
Landmarks
Manly Beach
Day 23
Sydney
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Optional Activities
- Sydney Opera House Visit - 50-199 AUD per person
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb - 385-415 AUD per person
Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Day 24
Sydney
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Day 25
Sydney to Arrawarra
Sydney to Arrawarra
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Spot X Surf Camp)
Day 26
Arrawarra
Arrawarra
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Spot X Surf Camp)
Included Activities
- Surfing Lesson
- Kangaroo Trek
Optional Activities
- Swimming - contact operator for pricing
Landmarks
Solitary Islands Marine Park
Mullawarra Beach
Day 27
Arrawarra to Byron Bay
Arrawarra to Byron Bay
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Byron Bay)
Included Activities
- Cape Byron Lighthouse Visit
Landmarks
Cape Byron Lighthouse
Byron Bay
Day 28
Byron Bay
Byron Bay
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up! Byron Bay)
Optional Activities
- Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking - contact operator for pricing
- Skydiving - 409 AUD per person
- Sea Kayaking - contact operator for pricing
- Dolphin Watch - contact operator for pricing
- Massage - contact operator for pricing
Day 29
Byron Bay to Brisbane
Byron Bay to Brisbane
Included Activities
- Daisy Hill Koala Centre
- Departure Day
Landmarks
Daisy Hill Koala Centre

Landmarks
Bridal Veil Falls

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Te Puia

Landmarks
Huka Falls

Landmarks
Te Papa Tongarewa (National Museum)

Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Marlborough Sounds

Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park

Landmarks
Cape Foulwind

Landmarks
Pancake Rocks

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Haast Pass

Landmarks
Queenstown

Landmarks
Milford Sound
Fiordland National Park

Landmarks
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Mt John Observatory

Landmarks
Christchurch

Landmarks
Kaikoura

Landmarks
The Rocks

Landmarks
Manly Beach

Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Landmarks
Solitary Islands Marine Park
Mullawarra Beach

Landmarks
Cape Byron Lighthouse
Byron Bay

Landmarks
Daisy Hill Koala Centre

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Where You'll Stay

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Haka House Auckland City
Hotel
day 1
Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge
Lodge
Days 2, 3
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
Hotel
day 4
Based by the Lake
Hotel
day 5
Cambridge Hotel
Hotel
Days 6, 20
The Barn Cabins & Camp
Camping
Days 7, 8
Bazil's Hostel & Surf School
Hostel
day 9
Rainforest Retreat
Hotel
Days 10, 11
Nomads Queenstown Hostel
Hostel
Days 12, 13, 14, 15
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Hotel
Days 16, 17
Drifter Christchurch Hotel
Hotel
day 18
Dusky Lodge
Lodge
day 19
Wake Up! Sydney
Hotel
Days 21, 22, 23, 24
Spot X Surf Camp
Camping
Days 25, 26
Wake Up! Byron Bay
Hotel
Days 27, 28

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Claudia
February 24th, 2026
Hi TourRadar: Below is what we wrote to G Adventures. Dear G Adventures: We are writing with feedback pertaining...
Hi TourRadar: Below is what we wrote to G Adventures. Dear G Adventures: We are writing with feedback pertaining to our Highlights of New Zealand trip from February 1-15, starting in Auckland ending in Christchurch. We booked through Tour Radar. Our impression is there is very little coordination, communication, collaboration between the two agencies which has a negative effect on the customer. I won’t elaborate, but suffice it to say when I called G Adventures before leaving the USA to inquire about E Sim cards (part of the package through Tour Radar) this was the G Adventures’ representative’s reply, “That’s not our problem. You should have booked directly with us.” I did pass this response on to Tour Radar. Not a good first impression. I feel confident in saying all of the 16 travelers were very disappointed with aspects of the trip that could have been solved by G Adventures. People who had been on many G Adventures trips said that they had never experienced anything like this from the company. Before I list the areas that caused disappointment and complaint, let me say that the places we visited were wonderful, the hotels were good, and the driver was an experienced driver, helpful where he could be, and tried to accommodate requests. Feedback for G Adventures as a Company: 1- Our Driver was our tour guide. Several of our fellow travelers who had been on G Adventure tours said they always had a guide and a driver. It was our combo driver/guide’s first time with G Adventures, apparently called out at the last minute because you did not have drivers to do the trip. He clearly was not prepared by G Adventures as evidenced by: A) CEO Greeting prior to dinner the first night- horrendous. G Adventures should have provided a “welcome to the adventure” script. A fellow traveler had to suggest we do introductions as we gathered in the lobby. That was it – then we all went to dinner at a rather second rate restaurant. B) G Adventures did not provide the Driver/Guide with a clear agenda of the day; for example we were often confused as to whether we should buy snack or lunch- or it if was just a bathroom break. Sometimes we went to 2 or 3 in the afternoon before stopping. C. Dining options, at least for dinner, are often provided by the guide. G Adventures should have supplied these to our Driver/Guide. D. The Driver usually unloads the vehicle of traveler baggage. Ours went in first to get our room keys, and the travelers unloaded the luggage the first time... We thought it was a one-time deal…but ended up being the norm. E. The Seymour Ap to book the excursions was not effective. We were told about it for the first time during our CEO briefing, and few travelers could make it function. Our driver tried to help on the second night, but still not all could access it. We should have had access to it prior to arrival in New Zealand. We had asked if we could sign up in advance for activities but were told to wait until arrival. Having to wait until New Zealand led to several people not being able to even sign up for some of the activities because of problems using the Seymour Ap. The companies through which we booked on Seymour also said it was problematic. F. Again, I reiterate that the driver was nice and tried his best to help. He personally helped me when items were left behind at a hotel. However, a knowledgeable guide focuses on the travelers and their experience whereas our driver was focused on trip logistics – getting us to a destination and checked in. We missed our Group Farewell dinner because the driver did not plan in advance – and it was Valentine’s Day when we reached Christchurch. At 5pm in the evening contacted us through Whats Ap with a meet-up spot. Many people were annoyed – 11 did not go. 9 of us met up in the hotel’s bar/restaurant which served the same food as the “Fully booked” hotel restaurant. Makes one wonder in the thoroughness of the research work to find a spot. Disappointing. Sincerely, Claudia Jaccarino and Sharon SlaytonShow more
Michelle
January 26th, 2026
Wow, what an amazing time I had seeing both islands of New Zealand! This trip has so many stops, activities, and...
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Bijal
December 31st, 2025
Saw many highlights and great to have a local guide. Glowworm trip was great. Many optional days to decide to do...
Saw many highlights and great to have a local guide. Glowworm trip was great. Many optional days to decide to do what you wanted with free hiking/exploring options available, good for all ages as you could make it more active if you wanted. Decent breaks on long journeys and nice standard of hotels, would be great if breakfast was included everyday and a few more activities. Was only 12 if is which was a good group size especially given the smaller mini bus.Show more

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do you accept a traveler in this tour older than 45 ?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2025
  Unfortunately, the tour you are looking at is a tour specifically designed for our 18 - 39 year old travellers. As you don't fit within that age bracket we won't be able to book you on this trip. However, we have plenty more trips on offer, so please do have a look at some alternatives in our classic range of tours.
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  I am older than 45 is it possible to join this tour ?

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