+ THE BEST OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH +

min tour time: 15 days (take extended breaks at any point)

Tour fee: $2329 (inc. food, camp fees, transport,

ferry crossings & shared tent)

Tour starts: Auckland
Tour ends: Queenstown (or for an extra $55 take a shuttle to Christchurch at the end of the trip - contact us for more information)

This fantastic journey launches in the City of Sails (Auckland) and takes in the country's finest natural highs as you head south. You get to enjoy amazing natural wonders, fantastic hike and cycle options and stunning accommodation by lakes, mountains, beaches and forest. You will see a diverse set of landscapes from white sand beaches and dramatic Fiords to thermal geysers and towering forests.

Activities to try are:

+ Superb cycle rides (for all levels)
+ Excellent hikes (for all levels)
+ Dolphin swimming *
+ Sea kayaking
+ Longer hikes such as Routeburn,
   Tongariro Crossing, Kepler & more
+ Whale watching *
+ Skydiving        + Bungy jumping
+ White water rafting
+ Cruising the Milford Sound
+ Paragliding      + Zorbing

and if you have the energy... much, much more. Use this link to find out more about our New Zealand Activities

* Please note as dolphin swimming and whale watching are run in parallel it is only possible to choose one but it is highly likely on the dolphin watch you may see whales and visa versa.

Places to visit are:

+ Golden beaches of Coromandel
+ Thermal mud pools of Rotorua
+ Cruise the Marlborough Sounds
+ Character cities of Dunedin,
Christchurch and Auckland
+ Infamous Mount Cook
+ Adrenalin rush of Queenstown
+ Natural beauty of Kaikoura
+ The spectacular Milford Sounds
+ Real Lord of the Rings country
+ The lush vinewards and hilly
pastures of Picton and Marlborough
+ Cultural and historical treasures

and that’s just a taster....there’s guaranteed to be much, much more

Optional hires:

You can hire any of the following equipement from us for the duration of your trip or bring your own gear. We charge a small handling fee for those who bring their own bikes but there are no charges for your own tent etc.

Bike Hire	$245
Bring your own bike	$95
Tent share (inc. mattress)	included
Tent single (inc. mattress)	$65
Sleeping Bag	$40

Tour extensions:

If you have a few days before or after your trip why not extend it
with one of these great options:

Beach It Tour - Take time to chill in the Bay of Islands and unwind on golden beaches and in turquoise water. This great 4 day trip can be fitted in before your departure from Auckland.

Wild West Tour - After the thrills and spills of queenstown journey up the stunning west coast of the south island to finish in Picton or contact us for options back to Christchurch/Wellinton or Auckland. This stunning 8 day trip can be taken after your trip finishes in Queenstown.

Grand Traverse Tour - New Zealand Tours

Printable Tour Sheet & Itinerary

Tour photos

Departure Dates

**NEW WINTER TRIPS** - if you are looking to travel between June and October then contact us for more information about our accommodated trips . Thse fantastic adventures combine the best of summer tours with excellent activity and snow options. Further details can be found on our winter tour page.