Grand Explorer

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

Included

• Auckland: Cross Auckland's Harbour Bridge; See the impressive city skyline & Sky Tower; See the 'City of Sails' harbor made famous by the America's Cup
• Parry Kauri Park: Walk through native Kauri Forest
• Waitomo: Visit Waitomo & a traditional New Zealand country pub; Enjoy a pizza party
• Rotorua: City sightseeing tour; Visit the Agrodome farm to see the World renown sheep show
• Huka Falls: Visit the mighty falls
• Taupo: View Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake
• Tongariro National Park: Dramatic drive through the Volcanic landscape made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'; See the active volcano Mt. Ruapehu
• Wellington: City sightseeing tour; Visit Mt. Victoria & enjoy the panoramic views; See more of the sights made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'
• Cook Strait: Cruise the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds
• Picton: Drive through New Zealand's largest wine growing region
• Kaikoura Coast: Spectacular coastal drive & visit a seal colony
• Christchurch: City sightseeing tour
• Arthur's Pass: Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass National Park
• Hokitika: See traditional Maori Greenstone carving
• Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Coastal drive through Westland National Park with views of the glaciers & rainforests
• Haast Pass: Stunning drive through the Southern Alps; See Lake Hawea & the Crown Range
• Queenstown: City sightseeing tour; View the Remarkables Mountains & Coronet Peak; Stop at AJ Hackett's Kawarau Bridge; Visit Arrowtown, the historic gold mining town
• Milford Sound: Travel through the Homer Tunnel; Unique overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park; Cruise past towering cliffs & spectacular waterfalls; See the awe inspiring Mitre Peak
• Lake Ohau: See Mt. Cook across this beautiful blue glacial lake
• Lake Tekapo: See the beautiful turquoise coloured glacial lake

Accommodations

• Accommodations as per itinerary
• Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) as per itinerary

Contiki Difference

• Experienced Tour Managers and Drivers
• Modern air-conditioned coach
• Free Contiki ëTravellers Guideí information book
• Free Contiki document wallet.

Waitomo

Ruakuri Caves Tour (NZ$45)

Newly opened caves with a tour that gives you a more extensive insight into cave formations and glowworm activity. 3 hour. www.tradeinfo-thlonline.com

Waitomo Caves Tour (NZ$32)

One hour guided tour of the famous glowworm caves at Waitomo. Fully guided, walking tour with exit by boat. www.waitomocaves.co.nz

Black Water Rafting (NZ$89)

Following a cave system underground whilst sitting in a tyre inner tube (rubber ring). Some walking, some floating, some glowworm spotting. 3.5 hour tour. www.blackwaterrafting.co.nz

Taupo

Rock'N'Ropes (NZ$65)

Adventure 'confidence' course with series of trapezes, high wires, tight ropes etc. Allow 3 hours.

Parasailing (NZ$89)

On Lake Taupo, winch system so you don't get wet.

Huka Jet (NZ$89)

30 minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River to Huka Falls. Includes 360 degree turns.

Contiki Huka Combo - Jet Boat & Scenic Flight (NZ$169)

40 minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River to Huka Falls. Includes 360 degree turns plus 7 minute scenic helicopter flight.

Dinner / Party Cruise (NZ$65)

Evening launch trip on Lake Taupo with the opportunity to fish, dine and karaoke. Approx. 4 hours (6pm - 10pm).

Rotorua

Rainbow Springs (NZ$22)

Beautiful walk through native bush, aviaries and trout filled streams. Chance to see Kiwi and Tuatara.

Zorbing (NZ$44)

Become a zorbonaut as you travel in a large transparent ball down a hillside, either on your own, with a friend (or two) or with a bucket of water. Prices range from $44 depending on dry, wet, multiple, with Zorb Pak / without etc. www.zorb.com

Skyline Gondola And Luge Rides (NZ$32)

Skyline cable car and 2 included rides on the worlds first commercial luging track.

Hangi And Concert (NZ$49)

Traditional Maori feast and cultural performance at the Lake Plaza Hotel in Rotorua. Duration 2 hours.

Te Puia (NZ$35)

Enter the world of the Maori at the epicentre of native culture in NZ, and discover what makes this area and it’s people unique. www.tepuia.com

Bay of Islands

Cape Brett Cruise (NZ$69)

Half day launch trip out to the famous 'Hole in the Rock' with cultural, historical and geographical content. Also, potentially, the chance to spot dolphins. www.fullers-bay-of-islands.co.nz

Awesome Adventures (NZ$99)

A full day tour from Pahia in the Bay of Islands to Cape Reinga (NZ's northern most point) via 'Ninety Mile Beach'. Offroading, sand dune 'surfing', great scenery, fish'n'chips. 0730am - 1930pm www.awesomenz.com

Carino Day Sailing (NZ$85)

Catamaran sailing in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Island hop, swim, snorkel, bar-b-q lunch, search for dolphins. 10am – 1630pm. www.sailingdolphins.co.nz

Coastal Kayaks (NZ$49)

4 hour kayaking adventure from the ocean shore through the river system to, and under, Haruru Falls. Fair standard of fitness required. www.coastalkayakers.co.nz

Excitor (NZ$69)

'Fastboat' trip to, and through, the 'Hole in the Rock' and back via Russell. www.excitor.co.nz

Dolphin Adventures (NZ$99)

Specifically a tour for those wanting to see dolphins although not guaranteed (85% success rate) and getting the opportunity to swim with them. Half-day tour. www.awesomenz.com

Wellington

Optional Dinner (NZ$27)

At 'Blend' restaurant and bar. Lively, funky venue for dining and socialising with 'special' Contiki menu and welcome drink.

Kapiti Quad Bikes (NZ$125)

Hotel pick up, than along the Kapiti Coast to rugged bushland for an hour and a half long quad bike experience in the bush. Includes morning / a'noon tea.

Seal Coast Safaris (NZ$75)

Eco-touring in a 4WD vehicle along DOC (Department of Conservation) coast line, viewing unusual rock formations, seal colonies and other native bird and animal life. Duration 2 hours.

Wellington Rover ('Hop on / hop off' NZ$40/ 'Rover Ring Tour NZ$150)

An extended Wellington sightseeing tour with the opportunity to 'hop on / hop off' along the way. Or you can also book the 'Rover Rings Tour' which is an all day tour to LOTR locations incl. lunch.

Wairarapr Wine Trail (NZ$129)

A full day excursion from Wellington by taxi, coach and train to Martinborough and Wairarapa 'wine country'. Includes hotel pick ups / drop offs, lunch, afternoon tea and, of course, some sampling.

Queenstown

Nzone Skydiving (9,000 ft. NZ$245 / 12,000 ft. NZ$295 / 15,000 ft NZ$395)

Tandem skydive with a qualified jumpmaster from 9,000 ft. (2,743m) over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountain Range. Chance to upgrade to 12,000 ft. (3,657m) or 15,000 ft. (4,572m) NB: Video and/or photos additional cost of NZ$245. www.nzone.biz

Moonlight Stables Horse Riding (NZ$89)

1.5 hour guided horse trek through Doonholme Farmland in the Wakatipu Basin. Any level of rider welcome but will only go as fast as the slowest member. www.moonlightcountry.co.nz

Kawarau Rafting (NZ$159)

Rafting on the Kawarau River (grade 3). 2 hrs www.rafting.co.nz

Shotover Jet (NZ$99)

40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River. An icon adventure product in NZ with 360's and fast corners etc. www.shotoverjet.co.nz

Twin Challenge (NZ$259)

40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River, an icon adventure product in NZ with 360's and fast corners etc., plus white water rafting (grade 3) on the Shotover River. 3 hours www.rafting.co.nz

Triple Challenge (NZ$299)

40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River, an icon adventure product in NZ with 360's and fast corners etc., plus white water rafting (grade 3) on the Shotover River plus 6 minute helicopter flight. www.rafting.co.nz

Thrillogy (NZ$359)

All 3 AJ Hackett jumps - Kawarau Bridge, The Ledge & Nevis incl. T shirt. www.AJHackett.com

Skyline Restaurant (NZ$65)

Includes large buffet meal, entertainment, gondola (cable car) ride to restaurant.

Shotover Rafting (NZ$159)

Rafting on the Shotover River. 2 hrs www.rafting.co.nz

Heliraft (NZ$209)

Rafting on the Kawarau River (grade 3) and heli flight. www.rafting.co.nz

Canyon Swing (NZ$165)

Freefall from platform, 109m (360ft) above the Shotover River, then break into a cable controlled swing. www.canyonswing.co.nz

AJ Hackett Skyswing - The Ledge (NZ$99)

Swing from the Ledge at the Skyline restaurant, Bobs Peak. 47m (158ft) jump but 400m (1320ft) above town. www.AJHackett.com

Aj Hackett Bungy - The Ledge (NZ$139)

Bungy jump from the Ledge at the Skyline restaurant, Bobs Peak. 47m (158ft) jump but 400m (1320ft) above town. Incl. T shirt. www.AJHackett.com

Aj Hackett Bungy - Nevis (NZ$209)

134m (440ft) bungy from a platform suspended across a river at Nevis Bluff. Incl. T shirt. www.AJHackett.com

Aj Hackett Bungy - Kawarau Bridge (NZ$155)

The original bungy jump in Queenstown and often referred to as 'the home of bungy'. 43m (142ft) jump incl. T shirt. www.AJHackett.com

Group Photograph (NZ$15)

In specially designed Queenstown souvinier folder. Photo taken by lakeside in warmer climes, at the Lodge during winter. www.queenstowngroupphotos.co.nz

Funyaks (NZ$275)

Full day excursion into this beautiful untouched world, known as 'Paradise' and made famous in the LOTR trilogy. Jetboat in and canoe out at your leisure. Average standard of fitness required. www.dartriver.co.nz

Dart River Jet Boat Safari (NZ$195)

30 km jet boat ride up the Dart River from Glenorchy into the Mt Aspiring National Park - locations for LOTR. Includes a short bush walk. www.dartriver.co.nz

'Mad Dog' River Boarding (NZ$129)

Swimming with wetsuit, helmet, flippers and 'boogie board' down the Kawarau River. Allow 3 hrs.

Fly By Wire (NZ$145 (5min), NZ$95 (3min))

Feel adrenalin flood your body as you release the tow, diving towards the valley floor at exhilarating speeds, before you rocket up the other side. Feed the control freak inside, where you’re firmly in the pilot's seat.

Paradise Found Hike (NZ$95)

Explore the majestic Mt Aspiring National Park, visit film locations from Lord of the Rings. Fully guided, half day.

Routeburn Trail Hike (NZ$155)

A full day hike offering plenty of swing bridge crossings, lush beech forest, beautiful waterfalls and magnificent alpine scenery, in the Mt Aspiring National Park. Departs 8am.

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier

Helihike 'Flying Fox' (NZ$315)

Helicopter flight up to and on to the glacier, then brief hike in that area of the glacier. Not strenuous. 3 hours. www.foxguides.co.nz

Glacier Hike 'Fox Trot' (NZ$79)

4 hour trek to the terminal face of the glacier and then climb up onto the glacier itself. All boots, picks, crampons provided. Reasonable level of fitness required. www.foxguides.co.nz

Fox Glacier Heli / Mt Cook (NZ$240)

Helicopter flight to view Mt Cook and Fox Glacier, including glacier landing. www.scenic-flights.co.nz

Fox Glacier Heli (NZ$180)

Helicopter flight to discover the twin glaciers with glacier landing. www.scenic-flights.co.nz

Lake Tekapo

Air Safaris (NZ$250)

40 minute scenic flight from Tekapo, taking in many of the regions premier glaciers including NZ's highest peak, Mt Cook (3,750m / 12,349 ft).

Fox Glacier

Hukawai Ice Climbing Centre (NZ$85)

Try your hand at something you don’t get to do every day, and that’s climbing a 10m high ice wall! www.hukawai.co.nz