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Budget Kiwi Adventure From Christchurch - 14 days

14 days
From Christchurch to Auckland
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 18
Ages 18-39
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    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

    • Explore local bike trails
    • Unwind in lakeside hot springs
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Church Of The Good Shepherd
    Dark Sky Reserve at Tekapo
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  2. Day 2

    Lake Tekapo to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Activities or hikes in Lake Tekapo area
    • Skydiving
    • Bungy jumping
    • Canyoning
    • Ziplining
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
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  3. Day 3

    Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transport To Milford Sound

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise through Milford Sound fjord
    • Beer at local establishment
    • Visit Fergburger
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
  4. Day 4

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping
    • Canyon swinging
    • Horse riding
    • Skydiving
    • Bike riding
    • Luging
    • Jet boat up the canyon
  5. Day 5

    Queenstown to Wanaka to Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Wanaka
    Haast Pass
    Franz Josef
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Included group dinner at a favourite spot of your guide)

    Optional Activities

    • Glacier hiking
    • Helicopter tours
    • Combination hike and helicopter tour
    • Quad biking
    • Kayaking
    • Glacier hot pools
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
  7. Day 7

    Franz Josef to Christchurch to Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hokitika
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
    Southern Alps
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  8. Day 8

    Auckland to Hahei

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hot Water Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Hike up or around Mount Maunganui
    • Kayak around Cathedral Cove
    Landmarks
    Mount Maunganui
    Hot Water Beach
    Cathedral Cove
  9. Day 9

    Hahei to Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hobbiton movie set
    • Visit Mitai Maori Village
    • Traditional hangi feast
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton
    Mitai Maori Village
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  10. Day 10

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland entry in Rotorua

    Optional Activities

    • Luging
    • Zorbing
    • White water rafting
    • Cultural performances
    Landmarks
    Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
  11. Days 11 - 12

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls Walking Loop

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic sailing cruise on Lake Taupo
    • Dinner at local restaurants
    • Tongariro Crossing
    • Jetboating
    • Sailing
    • Exploring
    • Bungy jumping
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
  12. Day 13

    Taupo to Raglan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Wet caving activities at Waitomo
    • Dry caving activities at Waitomo
    • Beer on Raglan beach
    Landmarks
    Waitomo
    Raglan
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  13. Day 14

    Raglan to Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Castle Rock Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing at Raglan beach
    • Photo stops along the route
    • Visit to New Zealand's favourite ice cream spot
    Landmarks
    Raglan Beach
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