New Zealand & Fiji
New Zealand & Fiji

Pure Adrenalin Northbound 2012 - 13

Apr 12 - Mar 13

  • Feel your heart racing with a mix extreme sports and gorgeous natural landscapes.
  • Get a feel for the natural paradise of NZ, whilst also enjoying the attractions it has to offer.

From: US$1345pp

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Essential Info

Trip starts
Christchurch, New Zealand
Trip ends
Wellington, New Zealand
Trip code
JNZW9R
Trip duration
9 Days
Countries Visited
New Zealand
Accommodation
Quad Share
Group Size
Average 25 People
Transport
Modern air-conditioned coach

Exclusive To Topdeck:

  • Overnight luxury cruise on Milford Sound (operates September to May)
  • Private sheep farm tour including lunch

What's Included:

  • 8 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 5 dinners (D)
  • 2 nights in hotels/motels, 4 night in lodges/cabins, 1 night in a hostel, 1 night cruise on Milford Sound (operates September to May)
  • Explore Lake Taupo
  • Ferry crossing through Marlborough Sounds
  • Hanmer Springs
  • Visit Fox Glacier
  • Christchurch and Queenstown city tours
  • Modern air-conditioned midi coach
  • Escorted services of a fully trained Trip Leader & Driver

Additional Information

Itinerary

Map of Pure Adrenalin Northbound 2012 - 13

Day 1 Christchurch to Fox Glacier.

Haere mai and welcome to New Zealand. We kick things off in Christchurch before heading to the stunning Fox Glacier. (D)

 

Day 2 Fox Glacier to Queenstown.

Wake up in Westland National Park, home to towering peaks and shimmering Fox Glacier. Then we head to Queenstown travelling passed Lakes Hawea and Wanaka. Through Haast Pass our next point of interest is Thunder Creek Falls, an amazing waterfall set among lush rainforest. (B, D)

 

Day 3 Queenstown.

Queenstown has so many activities you’re bound to find something fun to do – bungy jumping, the Shotover Jet, boat safari or horseback riding. (B)

 

Day 4 Queenstown to Fiordland Experience.

It’s onwards passed Lake Wakatipu for tonight we’re taking to the Fiord with an exclusive overnight cruise on Milford Sound, surely one of New Zealand’s most picturesque areas. Keep an eye out for fur seals, bottlenose dolphins and even penguins. . (B, D)

 

Day 5 Fiordland Experience to Lake Ohau.

Back on dry land we’re driving over Lindis Pass we visit Te Anau. (B, D)

 

Day 6 Lake Ohau to Hanmer Springs.

We travel into Christchurch to pick up some new travellers. We’ll stop for lunch at a sheep station and learn about life on the farm. Mixing thrilling adventure with a relaxed atmosphere, Hanmer Springs offers thermal pools, mountain biking or even just stroll around town. (B, L, D)

 

Day 7 Hanmer Springs to Nelson via Kaikoura.

Spot fur seals at Ohau Point before reaching Kaikoura for an optional spot of whale watching or dolphin/seal swimming. (B)

 

Day 8 Nelson.

Make sure you have your camera ready for Abel Tasman National Park! Stroll the many walking tracks, or maybe take to the water by boat or ocean kayak. (B, D)

 

Day 9 Nelson to Wellington.

Say goodbye to the South Island as we hop on a ferry and cross the Cook Strait catching the beauty of the Marlborough Sounds from the viewing decks. Our trip ends in Wellington. (B)

 

Note: During winter departures from 5 June 2012 - 25 August 2012 will not visit Milford Sound. Contact us for further details.