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Budget Kiwi Adventure From Auckland - 14 days

14 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland to Hahei

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hot Water Beach (dig your own hot pools)
    • Kayak around Cathedral Cove

    Optional Activities

    • Hike up or around Mount Maunganui
    Landmarks
    Mount Maunganui
    Hot Water Beach
    Cathedral Cove
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  2. Day 2

    Hahei to Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hobbiton movie set
    • Visit Mitai Maori Village and enjoy traditional hangi feast
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton
    Mitai Maori Village
  3. Day 3

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland entry

    Optional Activities

    • Luge ride
    • Zorbing
    • White water rafting
    • Cultural performances
    Landmarks
    Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
  4. Days 4 - 5

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls Walking Loop
    • Castle Rock Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic sailing cruise on Lake Taupo
    • Dine at local restaurants
    • Tongariro Crossing hike
    • Jetboating
    • Sailing
    • Skydiving (15,000 feet)
    • Bungy jumping
    • Lake exploration
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
  5. Day 6

    Taupo to Raglan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Waitomo caving activities (wet or dry options)
    • Beer on the beach in Raglan
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Caves
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  6. Day 7

    Raglan to Auckland to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Surf lesson at an iconic beach
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  7. Day 8

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the world's largest Dark Sky Reserve at Tekapo
    • Church Of The Good Shepherd

    Optional Activities

    • Bike trails around Lake Tekapo
    • Lakeside hot springs
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
  8. Day 9

    Lake Tekapo to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Morning activities or hikes at Lake Tekapo
    • Skydiving
    • Bungy jumping
    • Canyoning
    • Ziplining
    • Other adventure activities in Queenstown
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
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  9. Day 10

    Queenstown to Milford Sound and back

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transport to Milford Sound

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise through Milford Sound fjord
    • Beer at a local venue
    • Party activities
    • Fergburger meal
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
  10. Day 11

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping
    • Canyon swinging
    • Horse riding
    • Skydiving
    • Bike riding
    • Luging
    • Jet boat up the canyon
  11. Day 12

    Queenstown to Wanaka to Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Lake Wanaka
    Haast Pass
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  12. Day 13

    Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner (second included dinner on tour))

    Optional Activities

    • Glacier hiking
    • Helicopter tours
    • Combination hiking and helicopter tours
    • Quad biking
    • Kayaking
    • Glacier hot pools
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
  13. Day 14

    Franz Josef to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Castle Rock Walk
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
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    can I make it ! I am seriously interested, can pay for it

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