Kiwiana Panorama
(Queenstown to Auckland Summer)
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Feed your adrenaline cravings - relaxation is overrated! Kick it off in Queenstown, the adventure-adrenaline Capital of the World. Ride the Shotover Jet (until Sep 2018) & get a slice of the action! Ever tried bungy jumping, or luging? Now's the time! As you head North, see stunning glaciers, visit Christchurch, try a Maori 'hangi', cruise Lake Taupo & hit Rotorua to try the 'Zorb' or luge!
Feed your adrenaline cravings - relaxation is overrated! Kick it off in Queenstown, the adventure-adrenaline Capital of the World. Ride the Shotover Jet (until Sep 2018) & get a slice of the action! Ever tried bungy jumping, or luging? Now's the time! As you head North, see stunning glaciers, visit Christchurch, try a Maori 'hangi', cruise Lake Taupo & hit Rotorua to try the 'Zorb' or luge!
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ITINERARY
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DAY 1:
Queenstown
Queenstown
Kia Ora and welcome to New Zealand, the land of Hobbits and an epic Rugby team, not to mention adrenalin, wildlife, surfing, beach breaks...are you hooked yet? You'll be hitting up the stunning South first, arriving into Queenstown with a free afternoon to kill. This being the adventure capital of the world though, we really doubt you'll struggle to stay entertained. Tonight you'll meet up with your Contiki Crew & fellow adventurers, no doubt swapping notes on which thrill seeking activity to tick off first.
Queenstown
DAY 2:
Queenstown
Queenstown
Today is yours to get acquainted with Queenstown and spend some time mulling over the activities up for grabs in the next two days. To get you warmed up, we'll be treating you to an exhilirating Shotover Jet experience (until Sep 2018), so throw those hands in the air as you fly through narrow Shotover canyons at speeds of up to 85 kph.
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Set your pulse racing with a hair raising ride on the Shotover Jet (until Sep 2018)
Tour and tasting of a Central Otago Wine vineyard and Craft Brewery (From Oct 2018)
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Group Photograph
NZ$19
Queenstown
DAY 3:
Queenstown
Queenstown
With our last day in adrenalin city ahead of us, this is the time to push yourself to the limits and hurl over any mental barriers you've put up around yourself. Jump into #NOREGRETS spirit and conquer those niggling fears once and for all. For those who did their dash yesterday, a day staying mellow and enjoying this beautiful region will prove more than sufficient.
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Ziptrek Zipline Tour
NZ$189
Skyline Restaurant Dinner
NZ$85
Canyon Swing
NZ$215
Funyaks
NZ$359
Ice Bar Experience
NZ$20
Canyon Fox
NZ$150
Queenstown
DAY 4:
Queenstown
Queenstown
It's times like this that you really start to work out what sort of traveller you are. And human for that matter. You might be the one trailing through wine country and doing a spot of horse back riding, or you may be that guy that crams in a bungy jump, a skydive and a heliraft & still craves more. It's your holiday - run wild as you see fit.
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Milford Sound Day Trip & CruiseMilford Sound Day Trip & Cruise (Until September 2018)
NZ$139
Kawarau Bridge Bungy
NZ$205
The Nevis Bungy
NZ$275
Ledge Bungy Bungy
NZ$205
Thrillogy
NZ$420
The Nevis Swing
NZ$210
Ledge Swing
NZ$165
Queenstown Adventurer Canyoning
NZ$199
Queenstown
DAY 5:
Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Queenstown
Time to return our adrenalin levels to normal and make tracks to the wild (and often wet) West Coast and it's towering glaciers. But before we do, bridge bungy jump, anyone?
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Kawarau Bridge Bungy
NZ$205
Wanaka
Enjoying our scenic drive we'll stop for lunch in Wanaka, a pretty ski resort town situated on a lake front and dwarfed by mountains. This town is fast becoming one of NZ's most popular spots, and a trip to the 'Dough Bin' for a luscious pie should be high on the list today.
Haast Pass
Our first piece of NZ eye-candy comes in the form of Hasast Pass, beautified by ancient rainforests, small glaciers and waterfalls. Note how the scenery changes as we roll away from Queenstown through the Southern Alps.
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Drive through Haast Pass and see Thunder Creek Falls (until Sep 2018)
Franz Josef Glacier
Playing host tonight is the town of Franz Josef, home to some of NZ's finest natural beauty with bushlands and glaciers that almost reach the sea. Tomorrow we'll be out and about making the most of it - who's excited?
DAY 6:
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
This morning will be another big ol' tick off the list as we take to the ice of Franz Josef Glacier. Want to double tick the list in gold sparkly pen? We've got a heli ride over the glacier up for grabs for an ultra special experience. Satisfaction levels on high, tonight will be topped off with story swapping and crew drinks at the local. Be sure to breathe in that fresh alpine air - doesn't it feel good.
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Glacier Country Kayaks
NZ$115
Ice Explorer
NZ$359
Across Country Quad Bikes
NZ$160
Scenic Helicopter Flight and Glacier Landing
From NZ$245
Franz Josef Glacier
DAY 7:
Franz Josef Glacier to Christchurch
Franz Josef Glacier
Armed with a new found appreciation for frozen water, we hop back on the coach & start making our way back to Christchurch.
Hokitika
In the gold rush town of Hokitika we'll watch authentic carvers get to work on green jade and take a look at traditional Maori art. Back on the coach we're coastline bound to one of the islands most jaw-droppingly beautiful spots...
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See a native greenstone carving demonstration
Arthurs Pass
Take in the beautiful scenery as we wind our way across the highest and most spectacular mountain pass across the Southern Alps.
Christchurch
Tonight we'll sleep well in Christchurch, drifting off to the pleasant memories of NZ's natural beauty that seasoned our day.
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Christchurch City Tour (until Sep 2018)
DAY 8:
Christchurch to Wellington
Christchurch
It’s another jaw-dropping drive up to the top of the South Island today. The coach cuts across the Canterbury Plains to Kaikoura.
Kaikoura
Arriving in Kaikoura will see us amongst a seaside settlement known for whales & dolphins, so have those cameras at the ready as we roll around the coast. We'll stop at a seal colony, where you'll struggle not to break into a collective 'cuuuute' as you watch these guys sunning themselves on the rocks.
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Spectacular drive along the Kaikoura Coast and visit to a seal colony
Picton
Our next drive takes us up the wild, rugged east coast and the wine country of Marlborough. Jump on the Inter-Island ferry and leave the South Island behind. Cruise through the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds, where thick forested peaks rise straight up from the sea. It’s a camera-friendly spot with picturesque inlets, remote coves and tiny beaches that dot the islands.
Wellington
We dock in the capital city of Wellington, where no doubt New Zealand's well-cultured capital will prove an utter delight. After an orientation through the narrow streets a night on the town will be on the cards, plus an optional dinner to start the night off as we mean to go on.
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Wellington Dinner
NZ$49
DAY 9:
Wellington
Wellington
Galleries, cafes, shops, street performers, vintage markets -Wellington you're spoiling us. Stroll the eclectic Cuba Street, grab some sushi & pop by the Tattoo Museum where Maori moko face tattoos and modern ink collide, or hop on a quad bike to get down and dirty.
Wellington
DAY 10:
Wellington to Mount Ruapehu
Wellington
We wave goodbye to Wellington and its beautiful scenery and we prepare ourselves for our next adventure – and trust us, this one is bucket-list worthy.
Mount Ruapehu
Known as the après-ski capital of the North island, Ohakune is a tranquil town with stupendous view. Today you have the option to go mountain biking along one of NZ's most picturesque track, "the Old Coach Rd" or spend the day bettering your skills on the slopes or generally treating yourself to all the snowy based activities on offer, then tonight snuggle down in our Special Stay ski lodge, located in prime position at the base of Mt. Ruapehu.
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See more of the sights made famous in the The Lord of the Rings
See an active stratovolcano with Mt Ruapehu
DAY 11:
Mount Ruapehu to Lake Taupo
Mount Ruapehu
Wake up in the spectacular surroundings of Mt. Ruapehu with the epic views of the volcano, and you have the option this morning to go mountain biking along one of NZ's most picturesque track, "the Old Coach Rd" before we head to Taupo.
Lake Taupo
Volcanic peak views & trout fishing will seamlessly slip us into quaint lake life. But don't be fooled by the seemingly still scenery - a bungy jump or skydive are both on the menu if that adrenaline itch needs scratching.
DAY 12:
Lake Taupo to Rotorua
Lake Taupo
As we leave Lake Taupo keep an eye out for even more recognisable ‘The Lord of the Rings’ backdrops.
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Take a behind the scenes tour of the of a Kiwi conservation project at the Rainbow Springs Kiwi Encounter
Huka Falls
220,000 litres (58 000 gallons) of water gush over Huka Falls per second. Just let that sink in for a minute. Wild, right? Even wilder still is the Huka Falls Jet experience – a thrilling ride that will get you experiencing the full force of the falls and leave you with even more of a taste for adventure.
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Hukafalls Jet
NZ$115
Rotorua
When you catch your first whiff of that… ‘unusual’ sulphur smell, you’ll know we’ve arrived in Rotorua. Upon arrival in Rotorua we get to learn some fascinating info on NZ's national birds, as well as watch new lives hatch right in front of our eyes! How impressed are you right now? Soak in a hotspring, go skydiving or take a canopy tour - there's plenty of time for you to make the best of this town. Tonight we enjoy a Maori dance performance and feast on a Hāngi dinner that is sweetly roasted in the ground.
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See the Bubbling geothermic mud pools
Traditional Maori cultural performance and Hangi dinner
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Ogo
From NZ$35
Skyline Gondola And Luge Rides
NZ$34
DAY 13:
Rotorua
Rotorua
The day is yours to roam free. Soak in a hotspring, go white water rafting, take a canopy tour of hike up a volcano – the options are limitless and the decisions are yours.
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Kaitiaki Rafting
NZ$99
Mt. Tarawera Trek
NZ$149
Rotorua Canopy Tours
NZ$149
Rotorua
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Te Puia (Maori Arts & Crafts Institute)
NZ$84
DAY 14:
Rotorua to Auckland
Rotorua
Famed for its spurting geysers, boiling mud pools & hot springs, gondola and speeding luge rides, Rotorua is a natural wonderland and then some. But don't let the allure of this place consume you, for there's a fun stop at Hobbiton village we must complete. Join us at our short visit at the land of 'Lord of the Rings', before we head to Auckland. That's right, it wouldn't be a complete experience without a stop at the "Shire".
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Visit Hobbiton and take a guided tour of the set made famous by the "Lord of the Rings & Hobbt" movies
Auckland
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- Accommodation included
- A-class team
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- An army of new friends
ACCOMMODATION
13 nights:
Hotels and lodges are the name of the game. Think warm, comfy beds and lively communal areas for you and your new best mates to socialise.
TEAM
Don't worry, your Trip Manager and Driver will show you the ropes, not to mention all your new travel mates. Whether providing local knowledge or lols, our team members are people you can trust.
FOOD
17 meals:
We'll get 17 of your meals, you get the rest. You can expect a healthy breakfast most mornings, as well as authentic fish 'n' chips and a few BBQs along the way. We'll also give you plenty of opportunities to try the best gourmet eats in NZ.
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
The coolest thing about travelling with Contiki is all the extra stuff included while you’re rambling around New Zealand. Ride Queenstown's iconic Shotover Jet (until Sep 2018) and experience a traditional Maori Hangi dinner and concert. Swim in Rotorua’s geothermal mud pools (until Sep 2018) and drive along the Kapiti Coast.There's just so much to do!
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
With Contiki, there's plenty of time to relax and do your own thing, but for travellers seeking a little extra, we've also got plenty activities to fill your ME Time. Whether you want to go white water rafting in Queenstown, race down a hill in a giant ogo ball in Rotorua or take a scenic flight over Mt Cook (NZ's highest peak), we can point you in the right direction.
TRANSPORT
You’ll be riding with your new best mates on our Contiki coach. We know comfort and style are equally important, that’s why we provide air-con and heating, powerpoints to charge your devices and only the best Drivers and Trip Managers.
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Rebecca Treasure
This trip was fantastic! Included activities were great and the optional me-time activities included a long list of items (so make sure you budget extra for those). Our trip manager knew so much about the local area and best places to eat, and our bus driver did a great job. Definitely worth doing this trip!
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I thought the tour was fairly good value, however I would have rather paid a bit more for the tour if it included more activities.
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Breanna Shields
We went to a place called ohakune where we spent two nights. One night would suffice or even just a day stop. The other night could be spent as a group in Auckland
Traveled Sep 2018
Anonymous
I like contiki but Trip manger was not very good and I know other on this trip felt the same way. One if the most unorganised unwelcome trips I have been on.
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Coco Rogers
Every cent was well worth spent - you get more then what you pay
Booked from Byron Bay
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Loved the insight into traditional Maori culture combined with the endless opportunities for that adrenaline rush.
Traveled Aug 2018
Jessica Vidau
Definitely worth my money and my time!!! Perfectly complimented the entire trip
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Hayley Gardiner
Best experience ! took me out of my comfort numerous times from jumping out of a plane, to jumping off a cliff, to falling on my **** snow boarding, to meeting friends for life.
Traveled Jul 2018
Oliver Baldwin
Great Value for money, Even the optional extras are offered at discounted prices compared to the general public
Traveled Jul 2018
Aidan Shields
easily the best value for money. from jetboat riding to beautiful dinners, and everything in between.
Traveled Jul 2018
Marie Jahnel
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Stanislav Shraybman
The price for the trip was worth every penny.
Booked from New York
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Anonymous
This 16 day tour was a fantastic way to see New Zealand.
Traveled Jun 2018
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It was my first trip overseas and my first contiki, everyone on the tour was very friendly and we all got on very well.
Traveled May 2018
Mahmoud Hamzi
Over my budget, but well worth it.
Traveled May 2018
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This trip was fantastic! Included activities were great and the optional me-time activities included a long list of items (so make sure you budget extra for those). Our trip manager knew so much about the local area and best places to eat, and our bus driver did a great job. Definitely worth doing this trip!
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Seen so much of New Zealand. Was great
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Great experience
I thought the tour was fairly good value, however I would have rather paid a bit more for the tour if it included more activities.
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We went to a place called ohakune where we spent two nights. One night would suffice or even just a day stop. The other night could be spent as a group in Auckland
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I like contiki but Trip manger was not very good and I know other on this trip felt the same way. One if the most unorganised unwelcome trips I have been on.
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BEST TRIP EVER
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I got to see all of New Zealand
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Loved the insight into traditional Maori culture combined with the endless opportunities for that adrenaline rush.
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SWEET AS!!!
Definitely worth my money and my time!!! Perfectly complimented the entire trip
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Best experience ! took me out of my comfort numerous times from jumping out of a plane, to jumping off a cliff, to falling on my **** snow boarding, to meeting friends for life.
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Incredible Experience
Great Value for money, Even the optional extras are offered at discounted prices compared to the general public
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easily the best value for money. from jetboat riding to beautiful dinners, and everything in between.
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Beautiful country - disappointing service
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The price for the trip was worth every penny.
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I had a great time on contiki in NZ!
This 16 day tour was a fantastic way to see New Zealand.
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Just do it!
Worth the money and the time saved
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It was my first trip overseas and my first contiki, everyone on the tour was very friendly and we all got on very well.
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Over my budget, but well worth it.
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