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The Big Tiki Reverse
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20 nights
The Big Tiki Reverse
This epic trip uncovers every inch of these enchanting islands
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This epic trip uncovers every inch of these enchanting islands. Bungee and jet boat in the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown, feast on a ground-smoked Maori 'hangi' in Rotorua, stroll wine trails, visit Hobbiton, hike active volcanoes and experience the otherworldly beauty of Milford Sound in an unforgettable 21 day adventure. Drastic in beauty but humble in charm, New Zealand is here to steal your heart. Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush.
- 6 Dinner (D)
- 20 Breakfast (B)
- Lake Ohau: See the peak of Mt Cook/Aoraki from across the beautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau
- Lake Tekapo: See the church on the shores of Lake Tekapo with a backdrop of snow-capped peaks. And get that iconic Insta pic.
- Lake Tekapo: Stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and Geraldine
- Te Anau:
- Milford Sound: Cruise along the glassy waters and get the kind of view people write poems about. You’ll see why it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Queenstown: Get your adrenaline pumping on the World's first, and some would say most famous, Bungy Jump
- Wanaka: Stop in the beautiful lake side town of Wanaka
- Mount Ruapehu: See more of the sights made famous in the "The Lord of the Rings"
- Wellington:
- Mount Ruapehu: See an active stratovolcano with Mt Ruapeh
- Rotorua: Visit the New Zealand Kiwi Hatchery at Rainbow Springs near Rotorua and hear about their efforts to save New Zealand's adorable national bird
- Rotorua: See (and smell) Rotorua's bubbling geothermic mud pools
- Huka Falls: Visit the awesome Huka Falls
- Paihia: Get a dose of history with a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Auckland: See the 'City of Sails' harbour made famous by the America's Cup
- Paihia: Fill up on a dinner of fish 'n' chips (Kiwi style) overlooking the Bay of Islands in Paihia. This is probably what heaven feels like.
- Whangarei: See the work of the visionary Austrian painter, architect and ecological activist who made New Zealand his spiritual home.
- Kaikoura: We meet eco-warrior Sabrina Leucht, who has worked for many years tending to injured native birds and is now working to establish the regions first wildlife hospital. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience
- Hokitika: The South Island is known for Pounamu (in fact, it’s even named after the stuff.) Today in Hokitika, we’ll meet with a local Maori Guide, who’ll tell us all about the connection between the illustrious greenstone and the Maori people. After that, we’ll go and check some out for ourselves.
- Lake Tekapo: Visit the Dark Sky Experience which combines Maori astronomy, storytelling and science together in an interactive display.
- Rotorua: Experience a traditional Maori cultural performance and feast on a ground-smoked hangi dinner
- Lake Ohau: Looking out at the peaks of Mt Cook across the glacial waters of Lake Ohau... It was once a dream, but today we'll make it your reality. (You're welcome.)
- Lake Tekapo: We'll stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and Geraldine... and watch happily on as NZ's astonishing natural beauty takes your breath away.
- Lake Tekapo: See the church on the shores of Lake Tekapo with a backdrop of snow-capped peaks - and get that iconic Insta pic too!
- Te Anau: Today we’ll visit a local farm in Te Anau to support the Fairlight Foundation, which works to advance women in Agriculture. We’ll learn all about farming, as well as the Fairlight Foundation and the work that they do.
- Queenstown: Get your adrenaline pumping on the World's first ever (and some would say most famous) bungy jump.
- Milford Sound: Cruise along the glassy waters and get the kind of view people write poems about. You'll soon see why it's a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Wanaka: A lake town with views for days, surrounded by beech forests, alpine lakes, and wilderness glaciers.
- Wellington: Wellington has a café and restaurant scene like no other, and today we'll sample it for ourselves. You'd better make sure you're hungry.
- Mount Ruapehu: See even more of the sights made famous by "The Lord of the Rings."
- Mount Ruapehu: Today we'll check out Mt Ruapehu, an active stratovolcano elevated almost 2,800 metres into the air!
- Rotorua: On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, we'll head to Rainbow Springs near Rotorua to learn all about the locals' efforts to protect New Zealand's adorable national bird.
- Rotorua: Wait til you see 'em. Wait til you smell 'em. These geothermic mudpools are a thing to behold.
- Huka Falls: Huka falls is a jaw-jutting display of natural hydro power. Here you'll see 220,000 litres of water tumble over the waterfall... per second that is(!)
- Rotorua: A traditional Maori cultural performance, topped off with a traditional Maori feast... this ought to satisfy even the keenest of culture vultures.
- Auckland: With sailboats at every angle, this is a beaut view indeed.
- Paihia: A dinner of fish 'n' chips, enjoyed while overlooking the Bay of Islands in Paihia. Is this heaven? No sir, it's just salt and vinegar.
- Kaikoura: On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, we'll meet eco-warrior Sabrina Leucht, who has dedicated many years of her life to helping New Zealand's injured native birds... and is now working to establish the region's first wildlife hospital.
- Mount Ruapehu: Today we'll check out Mt Ruapehu, an active stratovolcano elevated almost 2,800 meters into the air!
- Paihia: The Waitangi Treaty Grounds might just be NZ's most important historical site, marking the place where the British Crown and the Maori people signed their first accords back in 1840.
- Lake Tekapo: The Dark Sky Experience combines Maori astronomy, storytelling and science together in one truly unique interactive display.
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