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This placement would suit... anyone looking to push themselves to the limit through adrenalin-packed sports such as sky diving and white-water rafting in a country famous for its adventure activities.
 This tour is crammed full of adventure sports and is an ideal way to fall in love with New Zealand’s passion for the outdoors. Through exploring the heart of the South Island from Christchurch to Queenstown you are guaranteed to find something that has you screaming and laughing with fear and delight. Not all of the activities are designed to test your nerves and there are plenty of hiking and sight-seeing opportunities to enjoy as you travel across this beautiful island. Where will I go? This tour begins in Christchurch, reported to be the most British city outside the UK, and ends in Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital and a world-renowned centre for adrenalin sports. From Christchurch you will head west to the Rakaia Gorge and Lake Coleridge before spending the night in Methven. Crossing the Canterbury Plains will land you in Peel Forest, followed by Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, in the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Wanaka, puzzle capital of New Zealand, will be your next stop before heading up into the stunning Mount Aspiring National Park. From there you will head south to Queenstown for a few days to soak up the adrenalin-fuelled atmosphere and take part in some extreme sports yourself? From Queenstown you will head south west to the glorious Doubtful Sound region and the town of Te Anau for some time on the water. The Mavora Lakes and the historical Walter Peak Station will be your final destinations before returning to Queenstown. What will I do?This tour includes a variety of adventure sports as well as plenty of opportunities to hike and explore the best bits of the South Island. Day 1: Jet boat and country hike in/around Lake Coleridge
Day 2: Grade 5 White-water rafting trip in Peel Forest, optional air safari from Lake Tekapo around Mount Cook and the glaciers
Day 3: Half day hike to the Rob Roy Glacier - Mount Aspiring National Park
Day 4: Full day rock climbing trip at Treble Cone
Day 5: Half day heli-biking near Queenstown
Day 6: 12,000ft skydive over Lake Wakatipu, plus either Shotover canyon swing or Kawarau bungee jump
Day 7: More adventure activity options in Queenstown (Canyoning, Hang Gliding etc)
Day 8: Sea Kayaking around Doubtful Sound
Day 9: Sea Kayaking around Doubtful Sound
Day 10: Visit to the Mavora Lakes, mountain biking around the Walter Peak Station, cruise back to QueenstownWhat can I do after the tour?
 The travel possibilities around New Zealand are endless! Explore more of the South Island, head further south to Stewart Island or enjoy the wonders of the North Island. Wildlife, scenery and friendly people are found in abundance in this country so try to see as much as you can. The capital city of Wellington boasts an excellent national museum, the Bay of Islands are shrouded in culture and history, and the smelly geysers of Rotorua are not to be missed! Good transport networks include buses and ferries, as well as a couple of low cost airlines if you are flying longer distances, or heading to Australia or Fiji. Rugby, Cricket and Netball are all very popular national sports with loads of people playing and supporting their local club and the national teams, so try to watch a test match if you have the opportunity. If you are interested in this placement, please fill in the enquiry form below...
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0845 344 7613 |
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