+ THE BEST OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH +

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

trip fee: $1170 ($1111 with discount card)
food & camp fund: $416

starts: Auckland
ends: Queenstown

If you don't have enough time for the full kahuna but want to see both islands then this is the trip for you.

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.

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

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	$225
Bring your own bike	$95
Tent share (inc. mattress)	$60
Tent single (inc. mattress)	$110
Sleeping Bag	$40

Grand Traverse New Zealand Tour