+ THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE THERMAL NORTH +

Min. tour time:	8 days (take extended breaks at any point)
Tour fee :	$NZ1239 (inc, food, camp fees, all transport, ferry crossings, free hikes & shared tent)
Tour starts:	Auckland
Tour ends:	Wellington
Winter option:	accommodated trip incorporating the best winter activities (click on link above map). Additional winter accommodation supplement - $120.

If you're heading to the North Island but don't have time for the full loop this is the best way to experience the natural and activity highlights. You get to the chance to try kayaking, dolphin swimming, sailing, zorbing, skydiving and bungy to name a few. And once your adrenalin fix is satisfied, try exploring dramatic thermal wonders, fantastic beaches and towering forests on a great selection of hikes and bike rides. There's also plenty of time to relax as we stay by gorgeous beaches and chill in the winterless Bay of Islands

Activities to try are:

+ Superb cycle rides (for all levels)
+ Excellent hikes (for all levels)
+ Dolphin swimming
+ Sailing            + Sea kayaking
+ Sandboarding
+ Tongariro Crossing
+ Skydiving        + Bungy jumping
+ White water rafting
+ Zorbing           + Surfing

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

Places to visit are:

+ Stunning Bay of Islands
+ Golden beaches of Coromandel
+ Thermal mud pools of Rotorua
+ New Zealand's largest Lake
+ The capital - Wellington
+ Experience Auckland
+ Real Lord of the Rings country
+ 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	$150
Bring your own bike	$55
Tent share (inc. mattress)	included
Tent single (inc. mattress)	$40
Sleeping Bag	$40

Tour extensions:

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

Summer Blast Tour - Explore the four corners of the Mainland on this complete South Island round trip. From the golden beaches of Abel Tasman to the blue ice of Fox Glacier you will get to immerse yourself and experience some of the finest natural wonders in the World.Most popular departure spots are Christchurch and Picton.

Southern Light Tour - If you dont have time for a full South Island tour but are keen to revel in a brilliant action packed adventure then check this one out. Starting in either Picton or Christchurch we enjoy the highlights of the South and wrap things up in the adrenalin capital - Queenstown!

New Zealand Tours - northern wanderer tour

Summer Tour Details & Itinerary

Accommodated Winter Tour Details

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.