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"We had a fantastic time and didn't want to leave. Our guide Rich seemed to find out our preferences with even food and treks without us asking and made the trip exciting and unbelievable fun! It was fantastic from the start to the end!" |
Jantina Tuthill, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Adventure Trips NORTH ISLAND TOP-2-BOTTOM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Are you looking for a flexible adventure tour? One which travels in a small group so you get a more personal experience? Do you want to have options to kayak, mountain bike, hike, snorkel, surf or simply relax, but don't want to have to pay extra for each activity? North Island Top-2-Bottom Each day you will be able to choose what activity you feel like doing. Of course your guide will suggest the best activity to experience each area, but ultimately, it is up to you. This trip includes all the highlights of the South Island, as well as some lesser known secret spots! |
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| Day 1 & 2: Arrive Auckland / Bay of Islands Arrive in Auckland. Travel up to the Bay of Islands to get right into the swing of things and relax after a long flight. The Bay of Islands is made up of nearly 150 islands as is the perfect place to hit the water on the kayaks for the first time! Day 3 & 4: Kaitaia - The Far North Heading up to the northern most point of New Zealand! This area is steeped in Maori history and is a great place to try your hand at surfing, or even sand dune riding along 90 mile beach! Day 5: Auckland Explore the "City of Sails" for an afternoon. New Zealand's largest city was recently home to the America's Cup and still has a very vibrant atmosphere. Day 6 & 7: Coromandel Peninsula A rugged, densly forrested peninsula where rivers force their way through gorges and pour down steep cliffs into the sea. Explore this area by foot, kayak or mountain bike. Even take a bath in your very own hole in the sand at hot water beach! Day 8: Rotorua The geothermal capital of New Zealand, with bubbling mud pools, gurgling hot springs and gushing geysers. Also the Maori cultural captial of New Zealand, learn about their history and people. Day 9 & 10: Tongariro National Park Tongariro is New Zealand's oldest National Park and is nothing short of stunning. The active volcanoes in the heart of the park were featured in Lord of the Rings. Day 11: Wellington - Depart Depart from Wellington - the most multi-cultural city in New Zealand, or don't leave and join the New Zealand Top-2-Bottom as it crosses over to the South Island! |
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This trip can be linked with the South Island Top-2-Bottom so that you can do the whole of New Zealand from Top-2-Bottom in 21 days! Or, what about doing the Routeburn Track or Milford Track right after your 11 days of Serious Fun? Contact us to find out more, or click here for details of the full New Zealand Top-2-Bottom tour. |
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| The North Island Top-2-Bottom includes many great activities. Obviously, you have unlimited use of the mountain bikes, sea kayaks, bodyboards and snorkeling gear included in the tour cost. The cost of the tour also includes all meals (except for 1 lunch & 1 dinner), accommodations, transport, and the services of a guide! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Departure Dates 2008 - 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| This tour is designed to give you flexibility, comfort and an intimate New Zealand experience, so the numbers are restricted to very small groups. Minimum 4 / Maximum 9 |
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NZ$3,950.00 pp |
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The following tour map shows the route through the North Island in a solid line. The dotted line in the South Island represents the South Island Top-2-Bottom trip which can be combined with the North Island to do the whole of New Zealand in 21 days! If you are unable to do the full 11 or 21 day trips, then feel free to contact us to talk about doing part of either trip. We often have people who do 9 or 14 day options. |
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| Contact us today to find out more about this great North Island trip! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us on our toll free number, or to email us directly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
