New Zealand : 4x4 Hike and Drive

Departures: Year Round Duration: 24 nights Price: from £2,391

This imaginative itinerary offers the very best of New Zealand, incorporating well-known sights, national parks and renowned hiking trails. With your own 4x4 vehicle you’ll discover New Zealand’s exciting back country and at the end of each day return to comfortable accommodation.

 

Optional Excursions

Below is a selection of recommended excursions to give you a taste of the many 'things to do' around New Zealand from active pursuits to relaxing experiences. Contact our expert team to find out how these can be added to your holiday itinerary.

Prices are shown as a guideline only and are subject to change depending on exchange rates.

The following excursions are available :

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AUCKLAND CITY HIGHLIGHTS & SKY TOWER TOUR

AUCKLAND CITY HIGHLIGHTS & SKY TOWER TOUR
Region: Auckland
Duration: 3 hours
Price: £45 per person
Departures: 09.15 (hotel pick up from 08:10)

Join a morning tour of the city featuring Mt Eden viewpoint, Auckland War Memorial Museum, urban beaches, the Harbour Bridge and popular dining and shopping villages. After the tour you will be transferred to Auckland's most prominent landmark, the Sky Tower, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, where you will access the main viewing platform, enjoying breathtaking city views 186 metres above sea level.

DART RIVER WILDERNESS SAFARI, QUEENSTOWN

DART RIVER WILDERNESS SAFARI, QUEENSTOWN
Region: Southern Lakes
Duration: 6 hours
Price: £97 per person
Departures: 08.00 & 12.00 daily
The Wilderness Safari allows you to discover and explore every aspect of this magnificent area through a combination of exciting jet boating, informative guided walk and picturesque back road drive. Experience the excitement of a thrilling jet boat journey through the Dart’s ever-changing braided river system where you’ll be amazed by our jet boat’s capabilities and awed by your surroundings of breathtaking snow-capped mountains, ancient native forest, waterfalls, and glacial valleys frozen in time. You‘ll also journey by 4WD safari vehicle along a back-road route, while hearing stories about the surrounding countryside and viewing spectacular scenery that has formed the epic backdrop for many international movies, including ‘The Lord of the Rings’.

DOUBTFUL SOUND OVERNIGHT CRUISE, TE ANAU

DOUBTFUL SOUND OVERNIGHT CRUISE, TE ANAU
Region: Southern Lakes
Duration: 1 night / 2 days
Price: £250 per person (private cabin)
Departures: 11.30 daily (return 12.45 next day)

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Travel by coach to Lake Manapouri, then cruise across the crystal waters of the lake. Continue by coach over Wilmot Pass through dense rainforest. At Deep Cove board the Fiordland Navigator for a leisurely exploration of Doubtful Sound.  The vessel has spacious deck areas offering stunning views of waterfalls, abundant wildlife, rainforest and mountains and in late afternoon it anchors in a secluded spot where a 3-course buffet evening meal is served. Optional excursions by kayak or tender vessels are available at no extra cost.  The following morning enjoy breakfast and further cruising before returning to Te Anau.

FAREWELL SPIT ECO TOUR, GOLDEN BAY

FAREWELL SPIT ECO TOUR, GOLDEN BAY
Region: Nelson and Marlborough
Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Price: £66 per person
Departures: daily on request subject to weather and tides

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Farewell Spit, the northernmost point of the South Island, has been a sanctuary since the 1930's and is home to over 90 species of bird, most importantly, waders. The tidal range is huge - at low tide over 9 km of sand flats sweep out to the clear blue waters of Golden Bay allowing you to see many of the waders feeding. At the Farewell Spit lighthouse there is time to explore around the historic buildings and enjoy the refreshments provided in the century old lighthouse keeper's residence. Departures from Collingwood.

GUIDED GLACIER WALK, FRANZ JOSEF

GUIDED GLACIER WALK, FRANZ JOSEF
Region: West Coast
Duration: 4.5 hours
Price: £51 per person
Departures: 08.45, 10.30, 12.30 & 3.00

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This is a fantastic introduction to an enthralling world of ice, traversing spectacular tracks of only moderate difficulty, and suitable for most agile people. A 3km walk to the glacier is followed by a 1.5 hour hike over pre-formed tracks on the lower reaches of the glacier (steep terrain).

GUIDED MULTI-DAY HIKES

GUIDED MULTI-DAY HIKES
Region: Nelson and Marlborough
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Price:
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This region boasts two of the most renowned walking tracks in New Zealand. One of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in New Zealand, the world famous Abel Tasman Coast Track reveals hidden estuaries, idyllic golden sand beaches, castaway islands and forested headlands, which provide a superb location for this 3 or 5 day walking trip. The Queen Charlotte Track is a 67km route that winds through the magical landscapes of the Marlborough Sounds. This 4 or 5 day guided trek is renowned for its stunning coastal views, historical landmarks and variety of native bush and wildlife.

HOT AIR BALLOONING, CANTERBURY PLAINS

HOT AIR BALLOONING, CANTERBURY PLAINS
Region: Christchurch Canterbury
Duration: 4-5 hours
Price: £167 per person
Departures: daily at sunrise

Take a breathtaking flight on a hot air balloon at sunrise over the plains surrounding Christchurch. Help prepare the balloon for flight then get on board with the expert pilot and glide across the skies. Toast the landing with a glass of champagne. Flights are weather dependent.

KIWI DUNDEE NATURE & COAST ADVENTURE, COROMANDEL

KIWI DUNDEE NATURE & COAST ADVENTURE, COROMANDEL
Region: Pacific Coast
Duration: 8 hours
Price: £110 per person
Departures: 09.00

Join a personalised guided walk on the Coromandel escorted by a naturalist guide. Walk along quiet native bush trails and learn about the local wildlife, flora and fauna, as well as the region’s fascinating history. A half day option is also available.  Lunch is Included.

MAORI HANGI & CONCERT, ROTORUA

MAORI HANGI & CONCERT, ROTORUA
Region: Thermal Explorer
Duration: 3 hours
Price: £51 per person
Departures: 18.15

An evening at Mitai will give you an authentic introduction to Maori culture leaving you amazed and in awe.  Be enthralled by the natural bush setting, see warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream, and don’t miss your only opportunity in the Rotorua area to see glow worms in their natural habitat.

MILFORD SOUND NATURE CRUISE, QUEENSTOWN

MILFORD SOUND NATURE CRUISE, QUEENSTOWN
Region: Southern Lakes
Duration: 13 hours
Price: £110 per person
Departures: 07.30 daily

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Travel by luxury coach on an unforgettable journey from Queenstown into Milford Sound – a region comprising dense rainforest, lakes and waterfalls cascading from rugged mountain peaks. Travel through the Southern Alps via the Homer Tunnel and upon arrival at Milford Sound, board your vessel for a spectacular Nature Cruise the full length of the fiord.  Nature cruises have a relaxed and flexible itinerary that allows plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and wildlife and have a special appeal for the independent traveller. An on board nature guide with specialist knowledge of the region's history and flora and fauna. Lunch options and complimentary tea and coffee are available on all vessels. Following the cruise return to Queenstown by luxury coach. Suitable for all ages.  

This tour is also available as a Coach-Nature Cruise-Fly option - please contact our team for further details.

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