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Two male kayakers paddle against the current off a golden beach over the turqouise waters of Abel Tasman National Park, South Island, New Zealand

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ACTIVE NZ

From €4,729pp | 24 days / 23 nights | New Zealand

OVERVIEW
Active NZ

Fly Drive Holiday

24 days / 23 nights | New Zealand

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!

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PRICE & INCLUSIONS
Guide Price
€4,729pp

* We negotiate new offers daily, from discounted flights, tours and vehicle hire, to free upgrades, added value and unique inclusions.

What's Included
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    Flights

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    16 nights 3★+ to 4★ hotels & 4 nights hostel in a shared dorm

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    15 days Avis Inclusive Plus Compact car hire incl zero excess insurance, unlimited mileage, 24 hour Roadside Assistance & 1 additional driver

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    Cathedral Cove Kayaking Tour

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    Hukafalls Jet Boat Adventure

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    Ferry as detailed

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    International Flights

ITINERARY
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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

FLIGHTS
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Flights

As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our tour prices. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and availability.

Your Trailfinders Travel Consultant will be able to find the best flights to suit you and your choice of tour.

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What visas (if any) will I need?

We will advise entry requirements for any destination/countries booked through Trailfinders and this will be shown on the ViewTrail app. For information and assistance with entry requirements and travel visas, our team of visa experts offer fast and friendly service. Take a look at our visa pages, email visas-ireland@trailfinders.com or call on 01 881 4949 for more information.
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Where can I get government advice about travelling abroad?

For advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on safety and security, entry requirements, local laws, travel warnings and more, visit the DFA's Travel Advice page.
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What vaccinations will I need?

This depends on where you are heading. For all the latest information on health risks and vaccinations you require for your trip, visit the DFA's Travel Insurance & Health page.
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What different travel styles do you offer?

  • Travel Pass: Explore at your own pace, with unbeatable flexibility. Our travel passes are a fun and budget-friendly way to explore a destination!
  • Small Group: Travel with a small and sociable group of like-minded travellers, with an expert guide to take care of all the details so you can focus on the fun.
  • Group: Don’t fancy going it alone? Join a sociable group tour for young travellers. Led by knowledgeable local leaders, these tours give you the chance to meet new people, see new places and have exciting new experiences.
  • Local Add on: Bring a destination to life with our selection of exciting local experiences.
  • Hostel Pass: Whether you’re backpacking in Australia or interrailing in Europe, Trailfinders recommends using Hostelworld.com for your accommodation – it’s a fast and easy booking system with over 16,000 hostels in 180 countries to choose from.
  • Working Holiday: Forget ‘living like a local’ and actually become a local! Working abroad is by far the best way to really get to know a place, to make new friends and fund more travelling. We have arrival packs in Australia and New Zealand to get you started.
  • Gap Year: The ultimate post-uni or career break! Spend up to a year travelling, embarking on exciting new experiences, meeting new people, making new memories, and having the time of your life!
  • Mini Gap: Wanting to travel but can’t stretch your time or budget to a full gap year? Our selection of Mini Gap’s are just what you need!
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