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GYC2825 - Grand Island Explorer adventure tour Country: New Zealand Cost: £1092.00 Please note: Costs vary slightly depending on the time of year - contact us using the form below for a quote. Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food and kit but does not include flight, insurance, pickup from airport or visas     Duration: 3 weeks Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7570 or

 

	This placement would suit... someone keen to explore the highlights of the North and South Islands of New Zealand alongside like-minded travellers. Solo adventurers welcome! TrekAmerica, the leader in small group adventure travel to North America, brings its 35 years of experience and unique style of travel to the UK for a fun filled travelling road show! If you’ve ever fancied a North American road trip, then don’t miss the chance to speak to the experts and find out all about the amazing adventures available. Focusing on off-the-beaten-path exploration for international travellers aged 18 to 38, TrekAmerica not only visits the big cities, but takes in the small towns, national parks, tribal lands, and hidden gems that make up the ‘real North America’. Look out for their customised adventure vehicle and join them at any of the below events for a complementary drink, fantastic prizes and loads of information on why North America rocks! TREKAMERICA UK ROAD TRIP 26 Feb - Manchester - Walkabout Bar - 7pm 27 Feb - Liverpool Uni - The Hague - 7pm 28 Feb - Birmingham - Gun Barrels Pub - 6pm 29 Feb - Nottingham - Walkabout Bar - 7pm 03 Mar - Hull Uni - Continental Bar - 7pm 04 Mar - Oxford Brookes Uni - Harts Bar - 7pm 05 Mar - Brighton - The Gladstone Pub - 7pm 06 Mar - Bournemouth Uni - The Loft - 6pm 11 Mar - Leeds Uni - The Old Bar - 6pm 13 Mar - Newcastle Uni - The Global Bar - 6pm About this adventure tour... The ultimate adventure tour of New Zealand. Explore New Zealand's northern and southern heartlands... Leaving Auckland, we drive north through fantastic scenery towards New Zealand’s winterless north. We make our way to the port to board our overnight cruise. The boat is equipped with kayaks, snorkeling gear and other equipment for all the planned stops at the islands on this 24-hour tour. Next head South to Waitomo where you can take a boat trip and walk through the glow worm caves or try black water rafting - descending an underground river floating on an inner tube. We then head to Rotorua, at the heart of New Zealand’s thermal area where you can see geysers and boiling mud pools. We’ll also visit Te Puia at Whakarewarewa, the site of the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and give you the chance to attend a Maori Hangi dinner. On the way to Taupo, we visit the spectacular Huka falls, where you can bungee and jet boat. Many will want to hike the famous Tongariro Crossing track, offering spectacular views of the volcanic plateau and the lakes. In Wellington, you can see the fantastic new museum on New Zealand called Te Papa. Next morning cross to the South Island on the inter island ferry, enjoying the fantastic scenery of the Marlborough Sound. We drive to the picturesque town of Nelson, heart of the wine producing area and home of some of the most beautiful sea kayaking in the world, where you can also try sailing, mountain biking and a wide range of hikes. Drive down the rugged Kaikoura coastline with its great views and marine life and perhaps the chance to spot a whale. At Kaikoura, experience being close to the world’s largest of creatures on a whale watching trip by sea or air. Kaikoura is also a wonderful place to experience the vibrant Maori culture with much to see and do. After a night in Christchurch, we head west crossing over the dividing mountain range before entering the lush subtropical rain forests of the stunning west coast. We stop for short walks at beautiful hidden locations along the way. The drive down the coast today is stunning. We stop for a break at deserted beaches and exquisite hidden lakes then pull in to Franz Joseph Glacier for a view of the glacier before night falls. There are spectacular flights available in both helicopters and ski planes which offer unequalled views of the mountains, valleys and glaciers and there is the option of a snow landing depending on the trip you pick. There are also guided walks onto the glacier and excellent light hikes available in the valley. Leaving the glacier behind we’ll give you three days to see and experience the extreme activity capital of the world - Queenstown. There is simply no end to the fantastic line up of activities including bungee jumping, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, helicopter rides, jet boats and paragliding. After all the thrills of Queenstown, you’ll have the chance to relax on board the Milford Wanderer floating hotel fjord ship for your overnight cruise. A stunning setting with tall mountain peaks, waterfalls and crystal clear water. You get to paddle a kayak over the tranquil waters and to see fantastic marine life. During the winter months of May to September this is a day trip only without kayaking. We also offer the awe-inspiring dart River Jet Safari as an alternative to Milford for those who would prefer this in winter. We end our tour with a drive up close to the foot of New Zealand’s highest peak, Mt Cook, for a last night on tour before returning to Christchurch where we conclude this amazing adventure. Remember, if you quote '10% gapyear.com' when booking this tour, you'll get 10% off the price quoted above! Included in the price - Services of a professional tour leader - All transportation by mini-bus - 20 nights fully accommodated - National Park visits en-route - Waitomo Caves entrance - Overnight boat trip in Bay of Islands on cruise boat - Entrance to the Te Puia Maori arts and culture centre at Wakarewarewa - Visit to Te Papa museum in Wellington - Inter-island ferry crossing - Kayaks on the Milford Wanderer (October through April only) - Gondola trip to the Skyline overview in Queenstown - Overnight Milford Sound Cruise (this will be a day cruise May through September departures with an option of the Dart River Jet Safari instead) Optional activities - Kayak tours - Rafting - Bungy - Mountain Biking, - Glacier flights and hikes - Jet Boating - Hiking (Tongoriro Crossing) - Whale Watching - Winter skiing TrekAmerica - the specialists in 'off the beaten path' adventure travel... 0845 344 7570 For over 30 years, TrekAmerica has been tempting travellers away from package holidays and into the world of active and exciting small group adventure holidays. This is the world of TrekAmerica - the specialists in 'off the beaten path' adventure travel across the Americas, Australia and New Zealand. Gapyear.com users get 10% off - just quote '10% gapyear.com'.