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B = breakfast L = lunch D =
dinner
Day 1 Queenstown optional
adrenalin activities. Bungy,
Fly-by-wire, Jet Boat, Rafting,
Horse Trekking, Maori Concert,
Parapenting, Gondola ride and
many more. Cycle and walk in
alpine areas. Depart Queenstown
at 3pm. Camp beside a tranquil
lake with hikes, cycling and
swimming. (B/D)...
Day 2 A relaxed morning at the
camp. Lake Wanaka and Haast
Pass. with optional Jet Boating
on the Wilkin River. Cycle steep
downhill, through rain forest,
cycle past waterfalls and pools
to the wild West Coast. Camp at
Okuru, a world heritage area,
bird life, lagoon and beach
walks. (B/L/D)...
Day 3 Drive to Fox Glacier for
optional Guided Walk or Heli
Hike on the glacier. Cycle to
Okarito beach camp. White Heron
Sanctuary, spectacular walks and
breathtaking views of the
Southern Alps. (B/L/D)...
Day 4 Morning at Okarito with a
stunning early morning walk to
watch the sunrise. Cycle the
route ahead. Hokitika, visit a
Greenstone Factory. Stunning
coastal walk and cycle. Beach
camp two nights at Punakaiki,
home of the famous Pancake
Rocks. Paparoa National Park
(B/D)...
Day 5 Traditional Flying Kiwi
pancake breakfast. Explore the
outstanding sub-tropical flora
and admire limestone formations
of the Pororari River Canyon.
Cycle rides glow worm caves,
beach. Optional Rafting and
Horse Trekking. (B/L/D)...
Day 6 Travel through the Buller
Gorge for some cycling and good
scenery to the Abel Tasman
region. Cycle backroute through
Kaiteriteri. Stay two nights at
Old MacDonald''s Farm, Marahau,
with the Abel Tasman N.P. on our
doorstep. (B/D)...
Day 7 Free day for exploring the
area. Walk, cycle, optional
Sail, Sea Kayak or boat and
walk, to the golden beaches.
Swim in crystal clear waters.
Night out at a cool café.
(B/L)...
Day 8 Time in Nelson. Optional
Sky-diving. Pelorus River. Cycle
along Queen Charlotte Drive.
Travel through the Marlborough
wine region. Picton by 6pm.
(B)...
Day 9 We depart Wellington at
1pm, then on to Taranaki for
takeaways. Camp the night at
Onaero Bay, a lovely bush
surrounded estuary. ...
Day 10 Waitomo, a limestone
wonderland created by erosion
over millions of years. Optional
Blackwater Rafting, Glow Worm
Caves, walks. Arrive in Auckland
by 6pm. (B/L)...
Day 11 Depart Auckland 10am.
Escape the city, heading for the
golden beaches and warm waters
of the Bay of Islands. Visit the
Treaty House. Mangrove walk
leading to the Haruru
Waterfalls. Cycle scenic route.
Star-gazing at our camp. (L/D)
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Day 12 Delicious pancake
breakfast. Spend the day in the
Bay of Islands with clear
waters, ranging in hue from
turquoise to deep blue. Relax at
the beach or surf on our free
boogie boards. Catch that
gigantic fish! Opua Forest
walks. Cycle scenic loop to
Russell visiting Kauri Grove on
the way. Optional trips to Cape
Reinga, sail the Bay of Islands,
Dolphin Swimming or dive the
Rainbow Warrior. At night time
an optional Maori Concert. A
second night at the same
campsite. (B/L/D) ...
Day 13 A day full of happenings.
Cycle head start. Sand dunes of
Opononi invite us for some
excellent fun. Optional Sand
Boarding is the name of the game
or enjoy a walk. Cycle or bus to
Waipoua Forest to explore the
giant Kauri trees. Travel
Hibiscus Coast to our camp at
the famous Waiwera hot pools.
(B/L/D) ...
Day 14 Return to the "City of
Sails". Depart Auckland at 10am.
The beautiful Coromandel
Peninsula awaits us. Cycle
scenic route following
Pohutukawa-lined shores with
magnificent views of the
peninsula. A relaxing afternoon
at Cathedral Cove beach or dig
pools where thermal waters
spring from the sands of
fascinating Hot Water Beach.
Camp at the Coromandel for the
night. Please note for Beach It
and Reverse Traverse the tour
finishes in Auckland and
includes breakfast only.
(B/L/D)...
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