Tours - Grand Island Explorer

only  £1485.00

Grand Island Explorer

Duration:

from 21 days

Anybody with a sense of adventure looking to explore the real Australia from the big cities to the remote outback. Perfect for today’s gap year travelers!

    

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Leaving Auckland, we head north to the relaxed coastal town of Pahia, where we board an overnight cruise, with a chance to kayak or snorkel at the myriad of picturesque islands in the sunny Bay of Islands. From here we head south to Waitomo to explore one of the world’s most fascinating cave systems, either by boat or for the more adventurous there’s Black Water Rafting.

Not far from Waitomo is the cultural hotspot of Rotorua, at the heart of New Zealand’s thermal area where you can see geysers and boiling mud pools. Here we’ll visit Te Puia at Wakarewarewa, the site of the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute where you’ll have the chance to attend a Maori Hangi dinner.

From Rotorua we continue south to Taupo, visiting the spectacular Huka falls and indulging your adventurous side with a Jet Boat ride or a bungee jump. The highlight however is the famous Tongariro Crossing track, offering stunning views of the dramatic volcanic plateau.

Next is the vibrant city of Wellington where you can spend time at the spectacular Te Papa museum for a real insight into New Zealand culture before taking the South Island Ferry.

With our feet firmly in the South Island we make our way to the delightful market city of Nelson, in the heart of the wine producing area and near the Abel Tasman National Park, with some of the best sea kayaking in the world.

Heading down the rugged east coast we stop at the seaside town of Kaikoura, hoping for a close encounter with the largest of sea creatures, the whale, before a restful (or late) night in Christchurch.

Next, we visit deserted beaches and hidden lakes en route to Franz Josef Glacier. Helicopters and ski-planes offer spectacular views of the valleys and mountains; and there is even an optional snow landing. Guided walks on the glacier and excellent light hikes are also available.

From Franz Josef to the extreme sport capital of the world, if you seek adrenaline, Queenstown delivers with bungee jumping, mountain biking, rafting, jet boating and more. After the thrills of Queenstown, relax on the Milford Wanderer floating hotel fjord ship and take in the mountain scenery from your included kayaking trip.*

We spend the last night at the base of New Zealand’s highest peak, Mt Cook, before returning to Christchurch and finishing this trip of a lifetime.

OzXposure

The most comprehensive collection of small group adventures throughout Australia and New Zealand! From pristine beaches and remote outback to spectacular mountains, lakes and rivers-OzXposure gets you right to the heart of these unique destinations with all the fun, freedom and flexibility that we are famous for.

    

or call:

0845 344 7643