Arrive to your hotel by 3pm today to jump straight into the action with an exclusive introduction to the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby union team. Experience the mighty Haka and then opt to grab dinner with your group.

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

All Blacks Experience
Experience the mighty Haka and learn all about the history of the world famous All Black national rugby union team in this interactive experience. This private guided immersion will take you on a uniquely New Zealand journey.
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Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.

Oaks Auckland Hotel
Enjoy a morning cycle through the beautiful Karangahake Gorge, then travel on to the lakes region of Rotorua. En route to Rotorua visit The Redwoods.

Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Karangahake Gorge Cycling
Enjoy beautiful scenery on this interesting ride through Karangahake Gorge that combines history, nature, and adventure all in one trip! Follow the historic Paeroa to Waihi rail line. Cycle old lines and through a tunnel along the river that runs through the gorge. Take it easy, if you wish – this trail is suitable for cyclists with little experience and offers lots to take in on the way. Please note that you may upgrade to an E-bike upgrade (subject to availability) at an additional cost of NZ $50. This can be arranged with the CEO on Day 1 of the trip at the welcome meeting.

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Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Sudima Lake Rotorua
Enjoy a free morning in Rotorua, a town in a geothermal area with boiling mud and hotpools. Opt to go whitewater rafting, go hiking, or hit the spa. Later in the afternoon, visit the New Zealand Arts and Crafts Institute to speak to local Maori carvers and tuck into a delicious Hangi meal cooked underground. This region of New Zealand is renowned for its geothermal qualities. Enjoy free time to experience the regions' geothermal wonders. Opt to go white water rafting or indulge in the therapeutic hot springs.

Free Time
Enjoy free time in Rotorua to enjoy one of the many optional activities available in the area.

Te Puia Te Ra Experience with Lunch
Join your Maori guide for a tour of the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and speak with local carvers. After your exploration, experience a late lunch at a Hangi meal cooked in the ground using the steam from the geothermal activity.
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Sudima Lake Rotorua
Start your day with the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, widely regarded as New Zealand’s premier one-day trek. Traverse dramatic volcanic landscapes, pass shimmering emerald lakes, and marvel at breathtaking alpine views. After this incredible adventure, you’ll head to a charming alpine village to relax and enjoy a well-earned dinner with your fellow travellers. Mt Tongariro's rocky, dramatic landscapes make this day-long trek truly one of New Zealand's "Great Walks", passing emerald lakes and beautiful alpine scenery. Start early and collect supplies before heading out. The transfer will drop the group off at the beginning of the self-guided trek and collect everyone at the other end. After the trek, travel to a nearby alpine village for the night and enjoy a well earned dinner with your travel companions.

Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing Trek
Today we conquer the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand's top-rated 1-day trek and spend time hiking an active volcano. Mt Tongariro's rocky, dramatic landscapes make this day-long trek truly one of New Zealand's "Great Walks", passing emerald lakes and beautiful alpine scenery.
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The Alpine Chalets
Travel to Blue Duck Station, a working farm and conservation haven nestled on the edge of Whanganui National Park. Here, you’ll learn about the station’s inspiring efforts to protect local wildlife, including the endangered blue duck, while admiring the beauty of the Whanganui River. A guided bush safari will introduce you to the area’s rich history, conservation work, and sustainable farming practices. End the day with a delicious dinner and a restful evening at this unique and rustic retreat. Marvel at the Whanganui River - the third longest in New Zealand - as it flows out to the west coast of the North Island from Mt Tongariro. Learn about the region's natural history, conservation efforts for indigenous wildlife (including the endangered New Zealand blue duck) and Blue Duck Station's sustainable farming practices.

Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Blue Duck Station Bush Safari
Embark on a bush safari to explore Blue Duck Station, stopping for a picnic lunch en route. Enjoy stunning views of Whanganui National Park, and learn about the region’s rich history and how they combine their conservation work with sustainable farming practices.
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Blue Duck Lodge
Embark on a day of exploration along the Whanganui River. Experience the thrill of a jet boat ride through the heart of the national park and discover historical Maori and European settlements. During short walks or stops en route, learn about the region's history and local conservation efforts. Return to Blue Duck Station for another night of relaxation and connection with nature. Enjoy a delicious dinner.

Whanganui River Jet Boating
Have fun and hold on! Fulfill your need for speed travelling down the amazingly scenic Whanganui River by jet boat.
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Blue Duck Lodge
Travel north to the small town of Waitomo, located near an extensive underground cave system. Enjoy a free afternoon, opt to explore the nearby caves, or explore the area on foot. Settle into your accommodation close by, and enjoy a final dinner together to say farewell to those finishing their tour in Auckland tomorrow.

Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Free Time
Take part in one of the optional activities around Waitomo.
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Waitomo Chalets
After an early start, visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and take a boat ride through this spectacular underground realm to see thousands of flickering glowworms light up in the dark. Travel north to Auckland and hop on a flight to the South Island. Meet the new members of the group and then explore Christchurch.

Waitomo Spellbound Cave Excursion
Enjoy a peaceful boat ride through 30 million year old caverns covered with magical glowworms that are unique to New Zealand. Hundreds of thousands of these tiny creatures radiate luminescent light in underground caves carved by rivers and time. Take in more than 136 years of cultural and natural history on this unique excursion.

Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
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Bealey Quarter
Transfer north, along the scenic coastal road up to Kaikoura. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the area or take in an optional activity. A free afternoon can be spent visiting a colony of Southern Fur seals, partaking in a peninsula walkway walk, or taking a scenic flight over the peninsula. Bird watchers will be pleased to know that big ocean birds such as albatrosses, petrels and shearwaters frequent the area.

Private Vehicle
Drive from Christchurch to Kaikoura

Free Time
A free afternoon can be spent visiting a colony of Southern Fur seals, or taking a scenic flight over the peninsula. Bird watchers will be pleased to know that big ocean birds such as albatrosses, petrels and shearwaters frequent the area.
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Dusky Lodge
Take in the scenery of the South Island while travelling to Marahau, situated right on the edge of the Abel Tasman National Park. Sample some local produce and wine as you travel through the renowned Marlborough wine region. Enjoy free time to explore upon arrival.

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Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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The Barn Cabins & Camp
Experience the stunning natural beauty of Abel Tasman National Park by boat, sea kayak and on foot. After a full day of exploring, reward your efforts with a well earned meal at one of Marahau local eateries.

Water Taxi
Enjoy a scenic transfer via water taxi into the heart of Abel Tasman National Park.

Abel Tasman National Park Hike
Explore the beauty of Abel Tasman National Park by foot.

Kayaking to Marahau
See Abel Tasman National Park at a pleasant pace by sea kayak. Take part in a safety briefing and preparation, then head out into the water to glide in and out of the bays and islets on the route to Marahau. Look for nesting seabirds and tiny islands, and enjoy amazing views along the way.
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The Barn Cabins & Camp
Enjoy the scenery of the mountainous coastal Westland region, and stop en route to see the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks.

Seal Colony Visit
Stop by a viewing platform over a New Zealand fur seal colony at Cape Foulwind. Female seals will live in the same colony for the duration of their lives, whereas male seals move around more. The males visit the Cape Foulwind colony between late November and mid-January for mating season. All seasons offer plenty of activity to check out, from mating to the raising of baby pups and feeding out at sea.

Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Pancake Rocks Trek
Walk along a loop trail with informative signs detailing how the 'Pancake Rocks' were formed millions of years ago. When the trail reaches the coast, there are many lookouts for photo stops and beautiful views of the coast, the rocks and the blowholes found along the area.
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Hotel Lake Brunner
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.

Okarito Lagoon Walk
Walk through the wetlands of Okarito Lagoon, bordered by forest and surrounded by nature. Enjoy spectacular views all the way up to the mountains on a clear day. Take the time to soak in the scenery – the walk is a short climb up to a viewpoint that includes a variety of landscapes on the path through the estuary out through the wetlands.

Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Alpine Glacier Motel
A free day for optional activities. Options include a helicopter hike, a glacier valley walk, kayaking as well as the unique and stunning Franz Josef Glacier.

Free Time
A variety of optional activities are available in the wildnerness around Franz Josef. Choices include a helicopter hike, glacier valley walk, quad biking as well as the unique and stunning Franz Josef Glacier.
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Alpine Glacier Motel
Transfer to Wanaka, where there are a variety of optional activities available. Opt to hiking or check out the giant maze and optical illusions of Puzzling World.

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Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Free Time
Use free time to check out the optional activities around Wanaka.
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Wanaka Hotel
Drive the winding route between Wanaka and Queenstown passing through picturesque wine country and the turquoise waters of the Kawarau River. Watch as the scenery shifts from vast open valleys to the hustle and bustle of the city, and get ready to enjoy a free afternoon in the "adventure capital of the world." Enjoy a free afternoon to maximize time for all the optional activities in the area. Opt for a jet boat outing, bungee jumping, mountain biking, sky diving, or a vineyard tour. The options in this adventure capital are endless. Opt to pre-book the "Queenstown Jet Boating" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Free Time
Enjoy free time to try some of the challenging optional activities available in the “adventure capital of the world.”

Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Travel to the fjords of the South Island. Enjoy the stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound from the deck of a boat, then return to Queenstown for the night.

Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Milford Sound Cruise
Enjoy the stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound from the deck of a boat. Recharge your camera and be ready to shoot stunning photos of waterfalls, mountains stretching up to the sky and down to the sea and then search for dolphins and seals. This place is any artist's dream!

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Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Enjoy a full-day hiking excursion along the world renowned Routeburn Track, taking in the gorgeous mountains, valleys, waterfalls, and lakes surrounding the track.

Routeburn Track Day Hike
Head out for a day of hiking along the stunning Routeburn Track. Start on a gradual incline through a 130 million year old forest, with incredible views of snow capped mountains, cascading waterfalls, crystal clear streams, and alpine meadows. After enjoying a picnic lunch, continue on the forgotten paths of the Maori while travelling along their old 'Greenstone' trails. With incredible scenery and historical significance, this hike is not one to miss!
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Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Enjoy free time in Queenstown, before travelling on to the Aoraki/Mt Cook region.

Free Time
Enjoy a final morning in Queenstown, with time for optional activities.

Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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High Country Lodge Motel
Prepare for an action packed day! Start on two-wheels on a mountain biking excursion around the Aoraki/Mt Cook region. In the afternoon, discover stunning landscapes on foot.

Aoraki/Mt Cook Mountain Biking
Hop on a bike and experience the beautiful scenery of New Zealand's Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail.

Aoraki/Mt Cook Hike
Hike in the shadow of Mt Cook.
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High Country Lodge Motel
Travel back to Christchurch. Head out for an orientation drive with your CEO before enjoying a few hours to explore the city.

Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief drive with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

Free Time
Spend the evening exploring Christchurch during free time.
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Bealey Quarter
Depart at any time.

Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
