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New Zealand Multisport

21 days, Auckland to Wellington

A couple of travellers biking down the rugged paths of Central Otago in New Zealand
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Travelling to New Zealand? Don't worry, you won't have to choose between the two islands. With all the activities you can choose from on each island, we'll make sure you make the most of the chance to lose your breath. Across three weeks you can hike, kayak, and cycle across this diverse land. There's also time for boat cruises and local culture, just to be sure you don't miss out on anything.

21 days

Auckland to Wellington

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Trip Code: ONAP

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Travelling to New Zealand? Don't worry, you won't have to choose between the two islands. With all the activities you can choose from on each island, we'll make sure you make the most of the chance to lose your breath. Across three weeks you can hike, kayak, and cycle across this diverse land. There's also time for boat cruises and local culture, just to be sure you don't miss out on anything.

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Active

Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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21 days

Auckland to Wellington

Sold Out

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Trip Code: ONAP

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

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In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

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Trees planted for this trip: 21

Map of the route for New Zealand Multisport

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Auckland

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Auckland/Rotorua

Enjoy a morning cycle through Karangahake Gorge, then travel to the Rotorua region to the Tamaki Maori Village. After a traditional greeting on the marae (meeting grounds), learn the arts of the haka and poi before a traditional hangi dinner.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Local Living Moment Maori Village Overnight Visit

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 3Rotorua

Enjoy a free day in Rotorua, a town in a geothermal area with boiling mud and hotpools. Opt to go whitewater rafting, tackle an offroad mountain bike track, go hiking, or hit the spa.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Rotorua/Tongariro National Park

Conquer the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand's top-rated 1-day trek and spend the afternoon hiking an active volcano.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 5Tongariro National Park/Whanganui National Park

Experience another of New Zealand's "Great Walks" (this time, from a canoe) on a day trip into the heart of Whanganui National Park.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6Whanganui National Park/Raetihi

Explore the Whanganui River further by jet boat, visiting old Maori and European settlements.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7Raetihi/Wellington

In the morning, transfer to Wellington and visit the Te Papa museum, dedicated to the history and culture of New Zealand.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Wellington/Abel Tasman National Park

Travel by ferry to the South Island and then transfer by bus and water taxi into Abel Tasman National Park.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 9Abel Tasman National Park/Marahau

Sea kayak in Abel Tasman out to the edge of the park.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 10Marahau/Westland District

Enjoy the scenery of the mountainous coastal Westland region, and stop en route to see the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 11Westland District/Franz Josef

Transfer to Franz Josef, stopping for a walk at the wildlife mecca of Okarito Lagoon en route. Enjoy free time for optional activities such as hiking and checking out the stunning Franz Josef Glacier.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 12Franz Josef

A free day for optional activities. Options include various hikes, horseback riding, kayaking as well as the unique and stunning Franz Josef Glacier.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 13Franz Josef/Wanaka

Transfer to Wanaka, where there are a variety of optional activities available. Opt to go mountain biking, skydiving, or check out the giant maze and optical illusions of Puzzling World.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 14Wanaka/Queenstown

Continue onto the “adventure capital of the world,” Queenstown.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 15Queenstown

Enjoy a full-day hiking excursion along the world renowned Routeburn Track, taking in the gorgeous mountains, valleys, waterfalls, and lakes surrounding the track.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 16Queenstown

Enjoy a free day for optional activities in Queenstown.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 17Queenstown/Te Anau

Travel to the fiords of the South Island. Enjoy the stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound from the deck of a boat, then return to Te Anau for the night.

Day 18Te Anau/Central Otago District

Morning departure to Central Otago to spend the afternoon cycling 42km (26 mi) along the historic Otago Rail Trail.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 19Central Otago District/Christchurch

Walk around Christchurch this afternoon and learn about how the city was rebuilt following an earthquake in 2011. Enjoy some free time this evening.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Resourceful Ōtautahi Walking Tour

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 20Christchurch/Kaikoura

Transfer to Kaikoura, with optional whale- or dolphin-watching in the afternoon.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 21Kaikoura/Wellington

Transfer to Picton and take the ferry back to Wellington where the tour ends upon arrival.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Resourceful Ōtautahi Walking Tour, Christchurch
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Maori Village Overnight Visit, Rotorua
  • Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef
  • Your Discover Moment: Queenstown
  • Cycling through Karangahake Gorge
  • Traditional hangi dinner and marae greeting
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing hiking excursion (weather dependent)
  • Jet boating and kayaking along Whanganui River
  • Water taxi to Abel Tasman NP
  • Sea kayaking in Abel Tasman NP
  • Routeburn Track hiking excursion
  • Fiordland NP visit
  • Milford Sound cruise
  • Cycling the Otago Rail Trail
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels/hostels (17 nts, some multi-share), lodges (2 nts), Maori village (1 nt, multi-share).

Meals

16 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
Allow USD430-560 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, jet boat, kayak, bicycle, ferry, water taxi, walking.

Staff & experts

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Departures

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.

New Zealand Multisport

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