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Tour style - Overland Adventures, Flexible hop-on hop-off

14 days

A fantastic camping and adventure tour. Not a hop on hop off bus like so many others in NZ, so you will always know people on the bus and won't have to make a new bunch of friends everyday!
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  • Day 1: Queenstown

    Start your adventure in Queenstown with its multitude of adrenalin activities. Bungy, fly-by-wire, jet boat, rafting, horse trekking, parapenting, skydive, gondola ride - this place has it all, as well as spectacular views. Cycle and walk in alpine areas. A chance to wind down and compare notes and photos from your Queenstown thrills.

  • Day 2: Okuru

    A relaxed morning at the camp. Optional jet boating on the Wilkin River then over the dramatic Haast Pass. Cycle steep downhill sections through rainforest, past waterfalls and pools to the wild West Coast. Camp at Okuru, a world heritage area, bird life, lagoon and beach walks.

  • Day 3: Fox Glacier

    We are now on one of the Lonely Planet's top 10 drives in the World. We head to Fox Glacier for optional guided walk or heli hike on the spectacular glaciers. Cycle to Okarito beach camp. White Heron Sanctuary, spectacular walks and breathtaking views of the Southern Alps.

  • Day 4: Okarito

    Morning at Okarito. Great cycle route along the coast. Visit the Bushmans Museum and check out the famous Greenstone factories of Hokitika. Stunning coastal walk and cycle. Excellent beach camp at Punakaiki, home of the famous Pancake Rocks and Paparoa National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for kiwi birds!! Many great walks and rides to choose from.

  • Day 5: Punakaiki

    Traditional Flying Kiwi pancake breakfast. Explore the outstanding sub-tropical flora and admire limestone formations in the Canyon. Cycle rides, glow worm caves, beach. Optional horse riding and kayaking. Stay at same great camp.

  • Day 6: Abel Tasman National Park

    Travel through the Buller Gorge for some cycling and beautiful scenery to one of NZ's most stunning spots - the Abel Tasman region. Cycle back road route. Optional skydive or fly in an acrobatic plane. We stay 2 nights at Marahau, with the Abel Tasman National Park on our doorstep.

  • Day 7: Marahau, Abel Tasman National Park

    Free day for exploring the area. Walk, cycle, optional awesome sailing the scenic coast, sea kayak, boat and walk the golden beaches. Swim in crystal clear waters. Night out at a cool cafe.

  • Day 8: Nelson

    Time to soak up Nelson's cafe culture and arts. Optional Sky-diving. Cycle along Queen Charlotte Drive. Travel through the Marlborough wine region. Enjoy a fantastic evening ferry ride into the capital. If going North, we don't provide accommodation but will help you make a booking.

  • Day 9: Nelson

    Morning to explore the fantastic capital and museums. Then head off towards beautiful Taranaki. Camp at Onaero Bay, a lovely bush setting.

  • Day 10: Waitomo Caves / Bay of Islands

    Leave early and head to Waitomo caves - a limestone wonderland created by erosion over millions of years. Optional black water rafting or some excellent walks then head for golden beaches and warm waters of the Bay of Islands. Visit the historic Treaty House. Enjoy the mangrove walk leading to the thundering Haruru waterfalls. Cycle scenic route. Star-gazing around the camp fire.

  • Day 11: Bay of Islands

    Awake to a delicious pancake breakfast. Spend the day in the Bay of Islands clear turquoise waters, just relaxing at the beach or taking out one of the free boogie boards. Enjoy lush Opua Forest walks. Cycle scenic loop to Russell visiting Kauri Grove on the way. Great optional trip to Cape Reinga, sail the Bay of Islands, dolphin swimming, Waka paddle and village tour or dive the Rainbow Warrior! In the evening enjoy an optional Maori Concert and Haka! A second night at same camp.

  • Day 12: Bay of Islands

    A day full of adventure. Great cycle routes and walk options, then on to the dunes of Opononi for beach fun and optional sand boarding. Cycle or bus to Waipoua Forest to explore the giant Kauri trees. Travel Hibiscus Coast to camp at the famous Waiwera hot pools for a relaxing dip.

  • Day 13: Auckland

    Enjoy a tasty breakfast then we hug the coastline on our journey to Auckland - the "City of Sails". Here your tour ends, but you will leave with some great new mates and more amazing photos than you will know what to do with!

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