New Zealand: Sun and Steam
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Welcome to the land of the long white cloud: New Zealand! Time to meet your Contiki crew in Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) and cross the Harbour Bridge admiring the 'City of Sails' harbour before starting our journey north to Paihia.We'll stop off at the stunning yacht ma...
Whether it's parasailing or cruising the Bay of Islands while sailing on Carino - today's (idyllic) list of optionals reads like a who's who of adventure. This area is filled with natural beauty and is sure to inspire your inner wild child. Make the most of the Free Time Add-On experiences on offer - tomorrow we head back to the big city vibes.
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After breakfast this morning, feeling full, salty and sun-kissed we wave goodbye to Paihia & sashay our way back down NZ in the direction of Auckland. Arriving in Auckland we've got a array of awesome Free-Time Add-Ons to choose from. Adrenaline junkies, get ready...
We'll drive through the lush farmlands of Waikato, an area that produces many of New Zealand's best Rugby players for the All Blacks. We'll visit the world’s largest kiwi bird conservation project, watch the birds roam, stand in a human-sized kiwi burrow and even visi...
The day is yours to roam free in this geothermal paradise. Soak in a hot spring, go white water rafting or hike up a volcano. The options are limitless and the decisions are yours. We recommend the Rotorua Dawn Canopy Tour, exclusive to Contiki, where you'll watch the...
Just as we were acclimatising to that funky smell, it's time to leave Rotorua. Take one last look at the bubbling geothermic mud pools before we flee. Your Trip Manager will book you into a transfer service this morning. Arriving into Auckland, we'll say goodbye to the wolf pack (sob). NZ - you've been real.
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Trusted Customer
Mar 2025
New Zealand: Sun and Steam
This trip was an absolute blast! From start to finish, it was packed with adventure, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Every activity kept us engaged, from paras...
Chiara Smirani
Feb 2025
New Zealand: Sun and Steam
Everything about this trip was amazing, the planning, accommodations, the svenery, the activities including free time are ons and the trip manager and drivers. Every...
Chris H
Jan 2025
New Zealand: Sun and Steam
What a ****** time! Our legendary team, Angelic Ash and Luscious Lewis, brought together a huge group of strangers from aroudn the world and through manic bus rides,...
Caileigh
Jan 2025
New Zealand: Sun and Steam
Accommodation and food were both amazing. All methods of transportation were of high quality. Probably need a bit more independency next time, and more sleep ins. Tr...
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Trusted Customer
Mar 2025
Active New Zealand
The views were insane, especially when we saw the snow on the mountains. The hikes were so much fun, and Queenstown had so much to do – from adventure activities to ...
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