Auckland to Queenstown Youth Adventure - 17 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Auckland - Begin your New Zealand adventure in New Zealand's largest city, with a welcome group dinner
- Waitomo - Explore the famous glowworm caves on a boat cruise, where these tiny creatures will illuminate the way
- Hobbiton - Visit the movie set from the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' trilogies and stop for a drink in the Green Dragon Inn
- Rotorua - Discover the geothermal site of Wai-O-Tapu, experience a Maori welcome and spend free time zorbing or joining other activities
- Lake Taupo - Admire spectacular Huka Falls and enjoy a sail at dusk on the lake, home to some of New Zealand's finest scenery
- Wellington - End your North Island sightseeing in New Zealand's capital, with a guided tour and free time
- Christchurch - Start your South Island adventure in the largest city, with an included orientation sightseeing tour
- Lake Tekapo - Relax beside this scenic lake, with free time to see the famous tiny church set against a majestic backdrop, one of New Zealand’s most photographed spots
- Mount John - Climb to the summit of the mountain on a 2-3 hour hike, with 360 degree views your reward
- Wanaka - Kayak on Lake Wanaka, visit the iconic Wanaka Tree and enjoy a hike up Mount Iron
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Trip includes
- 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 3 dinners
- 16 nights in mixed dorm accommodation in hostels
- Escorted by a tour leader, with local guides for included sightseeing
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1
- All transportation in private vehicles, including buses & boats
- 1 economy class flight from Wellington - Christchurch
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour
- Hobbiton film set tour
- Kerosene Creek hot springs
- Visit to Wai-o-Tapu in Rotorua
- Maori experience in Rotorua
- Lake Taupo sailing
- Huka Falls
- Wellington orientation tour
- Christchurch orientation tour
- Visit to Lake Tekapo hot pools
- Mount John hike
- 10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 3 Dinners.
- Mount Cook / Aoraki National Park
- Queenstown orientation tour
- Milford Sound cruise
- Jet boating on Lake Wakatipu
- Your carbon emissions - offset! (Our partner accurately measures the CO2 emissions of your tour and 100% offset them through planting the required amount of trees)
- Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go
Itinerary
Kia ora! Upon arriving in New Zealand's largest city, we'll take you directly to our hostel. You'll have ample time to unwind after your flight before gathering with the group and heading out for an exciting first night in the city together. We'll get together with th...
Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua. Departing from Auckland, our first destination is Waitomo, renowned for its famous glowworm caves. We'll explore this extraordinary underground world by boat, taking in the glowworms that illuminate the darkness. Following this, we'll hea...
First on today's itinerary is Kerosene Creek, a natural hot spring perfect for a relaxing morning soak. Following that, we'll visit one of New Zealand's most spectacular geothermal sites - Wai-O-Tapu, which is renowned for its impressive geysers and bubbling mud pools. After our day of exploring, we head back to our hostel in Rotorua. Maybe we'll go for a drink or two tonight.
This morning, take advantage of some free time to engage in thrilling activities such as zorbing or riding the skyline luge. In the evening, we'll visit the Mitai Maori village for an authentic introduction to Maori culture. We are spending a final night in Rotorua.
Rotorua - Taupo. Prepare your cameras as we make our way to Taupo, a lakeside town located in the central part of the North Island. We have a special evening planned - a memorable sail across Lake Taupo. New Zealand is known for its spectacular scenery, and today promises some of the best. We're spending the night at a hostel back in town.
This morning, we'll visit the spectacular Huka Falls, where you'll see icy, crystal clear water powerfully cascading down from the Waikato River. After experiencing this awe-inspiring natural wonder, you'll have some free time to choose an activity like skydiving or taking on the world's highest bungee jump!
Taupo - Wellington. Today, we're heading to Wellington, the vibrant capital of New Zealand! On arrival at our hostel, the rest of today is free for you to dive into the city's energetic atmosphere, taking in the sights, relaxing in its charming cafes or tucking into dinner at one of the top notch restaurants in town.
Start today with a guided city orientation tour to discover the highlights of New Zealand's capital. Enjoy a ride on the iconic cable car for breathtaking panoramic views, and then explore the intriguing history and vibrant culture at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum, renowne...
Wellington - Christchurch. Say goodbye to the North Island today as we head to the airport for our included flights south to Christchurch. We'll transfer you to tonight's hostel, and the rest of the day is at leisure. Please note: Some members of the group may be e...
Christchurch - Lake Tekapo. This morning we embark on a morning orientation tour of Christchurch, taking in the best of this quintessentially English city and the largest city on the South Island of New Zealand. Later, we journey to the breathtakingly beautiful Lake Tekapo and check in to our lakeside hostel.
Today, we'll embark on a hike up Mt John, where we'll enjoy panoramic 360-degree views of the Southern Alps. The hike should takes us around 2 - 3 hours. Later, we'll relax our tired muscles in some hot pools.
Lake Tekapo - Wanaka. We'll embark on a picturesque drive through the Southern Alps on our way to Wanaka. In the afternoon, we'll hike the renowned Hooker Valley Track, winding through the valley to offer breathtaking views of Aoraki/Mt Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand. We're spending the night in a cozy hostel in Wanaka, and tonight is free to head out for a drink or two.
Today, we will explore the highlights of Wanaka. Our activities include kayaking on the beautiful Lake Wanaka and visiting the iconic Wanaka Tree. Later, we'll hike up Mount Iron to enjoy breathtaking views of the local area, including the Pisa Range, Upper Clutha Basin, and the captivating Southern Alps.
Wanaka - Queenstown. Today we’re heading to the beautiful city of Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital. We'll have a quick orientation walk and then you're free to start checking some activities off your bucket list. Skydiving, bungee jumping, canyoning, and zip-lining are just some of the options at your fingertips.
Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown. Today, we're heading to one of the most scenic destinations in all of New Zealand - Milford Sound. On arrival, we embark on a boat cruise through the fjord, where we'll be dwarfed by towering cliffs, ancient forests, and cascad...
We're spending another day in Queenstown, and it begins with an included jet boat ride, speeding through canyons at speeds of over 80 km/h. Our skilled driver will perform 360-degree spins and other tricks to keep us entertained and on our toes. Back on dry land, we g...
Our tour comes to an end today. You can depart this morning, making your own way to the airport or your next destination. Although there is no departure transfer included, your tour leader will be available to help you plan your onward travel and is on hand to assist you. Safe travels!
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