Active NZ
New Zealand
24 days / 23 nights
Fly Drive Holiday
Guide Price €4,729 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Fly Drive Holiday
Duration: 24 days/23 nights
Feeling adventurous? Then head off through the wilds of New Zealand, complete with adrenaline pumping experiences. Skyjump off Auckland Tower, kayak the beautiful waters of Cathedral Cove and Abel Tasman, explore the glowworm caves of Tauranga, zip line over Rotorua, feel the rush of Huka Falls by jet boat and heli hike to Franz Josef Glacier. Top off your action-packed road trip with a bungy jump in Queenstown!
- Get your adrenaline pumping with active adventures around New Zealand
- Kayak the crystal waters of Cathedral Cove and Abel Tasman
- Feel the force of Huka Falls on a thrilling jet boat ride
- Spend 4 nights in the nation's adventure capital, Queenstown
- Tick off multiple bucket list activities
from €4,729
per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
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Itinerary
Days 1-2 Fly to Auckland
Days 3-4 Auckland
Welcome to Auckland. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel. Enjoy the next couple of days at leisure, why not kick off your active adventure and beat the jet lag by testing your nerve skyjumping off the Auckland Skytower?
Days 5-6 Auckland to Whitianga
Pick up your car and head to the coastal playground of Whitianga. Whilst here, kayak around Cathedral Cove, paddling through sea caves and perhaps encountering friendly dolphins before a hot drink and cookies in this beautiful location.
Day 7 Whitianga to Tauranga
Head to Tauranga, famed for its glittering glowworm caves.
Days 8-9 Tauranga to Rotorua
Drive to Rotorua, an area renowned for being a geothermal wonderland. Whilst here, make sure to try some ziplining and an exhilarating luge ride.
Days 10-11 Rotorua to Taupō
Take the short drive through rolling hills to the lakeside town of Taupō. The following day, witness the mighty Huka Falls on an exciting adventure, cruising Lake Taupō before reaching the thundering falls.
Day 12 Taupō to Tongariro National Park
For a spectacular sunset, head to Tongariro National Park and trust us, the hike will be worth it.
Day 13 Tongariro National Park to Wellington
Continue to Wellington, New Zealand’s capital. Enjoy time to explore a leisure, perhaps stroll through the Botanic Gardens or along the waterfront.
Days 14-15 Wellington to Nelson
Drive to Nelson, located near beautiful Abel Tasman National Park. Hike, kayak, snorkel or simply soak up the rays in this stunning region.
Days 16-17 Nelson to Franz Josef
The scenery is going to drastically change as you head further south. Leave behind the coastal wonderland of Abel Tasman for the glacial landscape of Franz Josef. If you're feeling daring, heli hike up the glacier for an experience like no other.
Day 18 Franz Josef to Wānaka
In Wānaka, opt for a thrilling jet boat ride through Mount Aspiring National Park.
Days 19-22 Wānaka to Queenstown
Spend your last few days in the nation's adventure capital, Queenstown. Sky dive, bungee jump, zip line, funyak and so much more over the next few days before your active adventure comes to an end.
Days 23-24 Fly home
Price & Inclusions
- Flights
- 16 nights 3★+ to 4★ hotels & 4 nights hostel in a shared dorm
- 15 days Avis Inclusive Plus Compact car hire incl zero excess insurance, unlimited mileage, 24 hour Roadside Assistance & 1 additional driver
- Cathedral Cove Kayaking Tour
- Hukafalls Jet Boat Adventure
- Ferry as detailed
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/10/2026 to 15/05/2027. For holiday guide price terms and conditions, click here.
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