It dosen’t look so big on the map, but New Zealand is positively massive once you’re there in person. This comprehensive 24-day trip — our longest in this part of the world — delivers the most immersive NZ experience possible. Search for the perfect flight fly yoga auckland time of booking.
3 — Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking. Creating ripples that change lives The Ripple Score is an honest evaluation of how often we use local businesses and services to create each tour. With this score you can see the percentage of our local expenses that stay in the communities you visit. Board a large houseboat for an overnight trip through the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy free time in the morning on the boat. Choose to do a number of included water activities like kayaking, snorkelling, fishing or visiting nearby islands. Disembark and explore Paihia before a Kiwi barbecue.
Enjoy a free morning to relax, or opt to swim with dolphins, go skydiving, or check out the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Visit an eel farm which focuses on developing sustainable aquaculture to learn about their methods before sea kayaking to a harbour for a picnic lunch. Enjoy an included surf lesson in one of the world’s most famous surf areas, then opt to go hiking or rent a stand up paddle board. Take a chance to learn a new hands-on skill. Opt to go caving in world famous Waitomo before heading to Rotorua, notable for its geothermal activity and culture. Visit a local village to gain insight into Maori culture.
Take advantage of free time in the adrenaline capital of the North Island, and opt to go whitewater rafting, check out a geothermal park with technicolour pools, or hit up a nearby spa. Continue on to spend the night near the shores of Lake Taupo. Take in the ever-changing scenery on the drive down to the nation’s capital at the southern end of the North Island. Opt to take the cable car to the hills overlooking the city, visit the national museum, Te Papa, or stroll along Oriental Parade. Enjoy a Big Night Out with the group. A big night to party with your newest friends. Take a ferry over to the South Island and transfer to Abel Tasman National Park.
Hike and explore Abel Tasman’s golden beaches and waterways. Head south down the coast of black-sand beaches. Visit a seal colony before travelling to Westport, the stop for the night. Take in the pancake rock formations at Punakaiki before continuing on to Franz Josef. Enjoy free time for optional activities like hiking, horseback riding, and kayaking. Independent free time in places where there’s lots to do and see. Options include various hikes, horseback riding and kayaking.