New Zealand – North Island Multisport

New Zealand – North Island Multisport
The North Island of New Zealand is blessed with spectacular scenery, ranging from bubbling thermal pools to fast flowing rivers. The best way to see all of this? Get up close and personal. This itinerary includes biking through Karangahake Gorge and hiking the Tongariro Crossing - one of the world's most famous one-day hikes - before jet boats and kayaks provide the transport along the Whanganui River. Mix in some bubbling mud and a traditional hangi dinner, and this is the perfect active introduction to New Zealand.
Highlights
Cycle through the stunning Karangahake Gorge, check out bubbling mud pools in a geothermal area, learn about traditional Maori artistry, hike the Tongariro Crossing - one of the world's greatest one-day hikes, kayak along the Whanganui River.
Accommodation
Hotels (5 nts), lodges (2 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included
6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. All Blacks Experience. Cycle through Karangahake Gorge. Traditional hangi dinner. Tongariro Alpine Crossing hiking excursion (weather dependent). Jet boat and kayak along Whanganui River. Free time in Rotorua and Waitomo. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
The North Island of New Zealand is blessed with spectacular scenery, ranging from bubbling thermal pools to fast flowing rivers. The best way to see all of this? Get up close and personal. This itinerary includes biking through Karangahake Gorge and hiking the Tongariro Crossing - one of the world's most famous one-day hikes - before jet boats and kayaks provide the transport along the Whanganui River. Mix in some bubbling mud and a traditional hangi dinner, and this is the perfect active introduction to New Zealand.
Highlights
Cycle through the stunning Karangahake Gorge, check out bubbling mud pools in a geothermal area, learn about traditional Maori artistry, hike the Tongariro Crossing - one of the world's greatest one-day hikes, kayak along the Whanganui River.
Accommodation
Hotels (5 nts), lodges (2 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included
6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. All Blacks Experience. Cycle through Karangahake Gorge. Traditional hangi dinner. Tongariro Alpine Crossing hiking excursion (weather dependent). Jet boat and kayak along Whanganui River. Free time in Rotorua and Waitomo. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Interests
- Adventure and Active
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Auckland | ||
2 | Auckland/Rotorua | ||
3 | Rotorua | ||
4 | Rotorua/Tongariro National Park | ||
5 | Tongariro National Park/Whanganui National Park | ||
6 | Whanganui National Park | ||
7 | Whanganui National Park/Waitomo District | ||
8 | Waitomo District/Auckland |