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15 Day Grand Kiwi
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DAY 1: AUCKLAND TO PAIHIA, BAY OF ISLANDS
Our journey begins in the 'city of Sails' - Auckland. We'll continue onto Paihia in the beautiful Bay of Islands. There's secluded bays, thriving marine life and our motel has a pool!
DAY 2: PAIHIA, BAY OF ISLANDS
Options include surfing down the sand dunes of Te Paki or a plunge into the water with the dolphins. For a little history, visit the Waitangi Treaty House where New Zealand became a country over 150 years ago. (B, D)
DAY 3: PAIHIA TO ROTORUA MARAE STAY
We're in for a truly Kiwi Experience today, we're going to be spending the night in a Maori Marae in Rotorua - the cultural heart of NZ. We'll be welcomed by a traditional 'Hongi' (touching of the noses) from the elders before discovering the folklore of this beautiful culture. (B, D)
DAY 4: ROTORUA
Today we're heading for the Whakarewarewa Maori Village and Thermal Reserve where we'll learn even more about the Maori culture. This afternoon you're free! You have the option to try white water rafting, have a massage, hire a mountain bike and more! Finish the day with a dip in the motel spa! (B)
DAY 5: ROTORUA TO WELLINGTON
Today we'll pass the Huka Falls on our way to Lake Taupo, NZ's largest lake! We'll be passing the Taupo bungy site and 'Mt Doom' on our way to Wellington. The afternoon is you're to explore this capital city. (B)
DAY 6: WELLINGTON TO NELSON
Say goodbye to the North Island today as we hop on the scenery packed ferry ride to the South. We'll drive through the beautiful Malborough wine region on our way to Nelson where we're staying by Tahunanui beach. Lovely! (B, D)
DAY 7: NELSON
Explore the golden sands and hidden bays of Abel Tasman National Park, there are several ways...Kayak, foot, quad bike, horse or from above as you jump out of a plane and skydive back to the ground! (B)
DAY 8: NELSON TO CHRISTCHURCH VIA KAIKOURA
Today we're off to Kaikoura, on the way there's a chance to see fur seals at Ohau Point. At Kaikoura you have the option to go whale watching or jump into the sea and swim with pods of dolphins! Afterwards we head for the cathedral city of Christchurch. (B)
DAY 9: CHRISTCHURCH TO FOX GLACIER
Today we're heading for glacier country! Our first stop is Franz Josef where you may want to take a helicopter flight over the glacier! We'll then go and see Lake Matheson and hopefully see the amazing mountain scenery reflected in its surface. (B, D)
DAY 10: FOX GLACIER TO QUEENSTOWN
Hike through ice caves or across rivers of ice! We then head to the adventure mecca of Queenstown. (B)
DAY 11: QUEENSTOWN
Bungee Jump, speed on the shotover jet or explore Dart River on a jetboat safari! If you feel like taking a slightly tamer option hike up to Ben Lomond for 360 degree views! Not enough time?! There's always tomorrow! (B)
DAY 12: QUEENSTOWN
Skydive, explore 'middle earth' by horseback or burn through your credit card in the shops! Tonight we have a group dinner at one of Queenstown’s famous iconic restaurants, then your last chance to check out that popular Queenstown nightlife, or maybe a hot chocolate by the lake. (B, D)
DAY 13: FIORDLAND EXPERIENCE
We say 'Haere Ra' (Goodbye) to Queenstown and visit the glacier lake of Te Anau. Spot bottlenose dolphins from our relaxing fiord cruise before we anchor for the night. (B, D)
DAY 14: FIORDLAND TO LAKE OHAU
A little more cruising this morning before we head through Lord of the Rings scenery of the Kawarau River. Our home tonight is nestled on the shores of Lake Ohau. Watch the sun silhouette Mt Cook as it goes down with a drink on the deck! (B, D)
DAY 15: LAKE OHAU TO CHRISTCHURCH VIA MT COOK VILLAGE
After waking up to magnificent views, we head past blue water lakes to Mt Cook village and on to sheep country - Fairlie, where we'll see the collie dogs in action at our Kiwi Farm experience. In Christchurch we say our farewells and reflect on our time in the grandeur of 'Aotearoa' New Zealand. (B)
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