+ THE ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP +

min trip time: 27/28 days (take extended breaks at any point)

trip fee: $1795 ($1705 with discount card)
food & camp fund: $768

starts: anywhere you choose (most popular are Auckland and Christchurch)
ends: where you started

Our most popular trip and quite possibly the best thing you can do in New Zealand. Grab life with both hands on this in depth, all-points covered action and adventure wilderness experience. This trip guarantees to show you the best of the North and South Island and the experience of a lifetime

For those starting in Auckland you can head north first to enjoy the Bay of Islands, or head south first and hold on to the prospect of the warm waters at the end of your trip.

Activities to try are:

+ Superb cycle rides (for all levels)
+ Excellent hikes (for all levels)
+ Dolphin swimming
+ Sailing            + Sea kayaking
+ Sandboarding
+ Longer hikes such as Routeburn
   Tongariro Crossing, Kepler & more
+ Whale watching
+ Skydiving        + Bungy jumping
+ White and black water rafting
+ Cruising the Milford Sound
+ Paragliding      + Zorbing
+ Glacier hiking or Heli hiking
+ Surfing            + Horse riding

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
+ Cruise the Marlborough Sounds
+ Character cities of Dunedin,
   Christchurch and Auckland
+ Infamous Mount Cook
+ Adrenalin rush of Queenstown
+ Chilling Glaciers
+ Picturesque Abel Tasman National
   Park
+ 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	$360
Bring your own bike	$150
Tent share (inc. mattress)	$90
Tent single (inc. mattress)	$145
Sleeping Bag	$48

Ultimate Explorer New Zealand Tour