Touring & Adventure Holidays 2024/2025

New Zealand Panorama | Southbound | Oct 2025 - Sep 2026
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New Zealand: Sun & Steam

5 Nights $1285 $1092

15% off

Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

tourhub | Contiki | New Zealand: Sun & Steam

5 Nights $1285 $1092

15% off

Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

Visiting: Auckland, Rotorua, Paihia, Bay of Islands, New ...more

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Down Under Journey

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Visiting: Cairns, Rotorua, Mount Cook National Park, ...more

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Down Under Journey with Fiji

22 Nights $12438 $11875

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Visiting: Auckland, Fiji, Sydney, New Zealand, Australia, ...more

Visiting: Auckland, Fiji, Sydney, New Zealand, Australia, Mount Cook, Cairns, Nadi, Christchurch, Coral Coast, Queenstown, Uluru, Fiordland National Park, Melbourne, Rotorua ...less View Tour

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New Zealand Panorama | Southbound | Oct 2024...

15 Nights $2915 $2185

25% off

Save up to 25% on Contiki trips across selected tours and/or departure dates. Book by 5th December.

tourhub | Contiki | New Zealand Panorama | Southbound | Oct 2024 - Sep 2025

15 Nights $2915 $2185

25% off

Save up to 25% on Contiki trips across selected tours and/or departure dates. Book by 5th December.

Visiting: Arthur's Pass, Rotorua, New Zealand, Queenstown, ...more

Visiting: Arthur's Pass, Rotorua, New Zealand, Queenstown, Christchurch, Hokitika, Kaikōura, Wellington, Franz Josef, Lake Taupō, Mount Ruapehu ...less View Tour

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Real New Zealand | End Christchurch

14 Nights $3595 $2863

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Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

tourhub | Contiki | Real New Zealand | End Christchurch

14 Nights $3595 $2863

20% off

Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

Visiting: Queenstown, Taupō, Blue Duck Station, New ...more

Visiting: Queenstown, Taupō, Blue Duck Station, New Zealand, Picton, Rotorua, Wānaka, Doubtful Sound, Christchurch, Wellington ...less View Tour

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tourhub | Globus | Best of New Zealand with Fiji

16 Nights $7337 $6899

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16 Nights $7337 $6899

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Visiting: Bay Of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Franz Josef, ...more

Visiting: Bay Of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Franz Josef, Milford Sound, Nadi, Auckland, Coral Coast, Fiji, Queenstown, Christchurch, New Zealand ...less View Tour

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The Long White Cloud

18 Nights $13610

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Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

tourhub | Luxury Gold | The Long White Cloud

18 Nights $13610

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Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

Visiting: Auckland, Doubtful Sound, Napier, Wellington, ...more

Visiting: Auckland, Doubtful Sound, Napier, Wellington, Rotorua, Wānaka, Franz Josef Glacier, Hawke's Bay, Queenstown, Franz Josef, New Zealand, Christchurch, Dunedin ...less View Tour

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Best of New Zealand

13 Nights $5982 $5543

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13 Nights $5982 $5543

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13 Nights $5982 $5543

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13 Nights $5982 $5543

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13 Nights $5982 $5543

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13 Nights $5982 $5543

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13 Nights $5982 $5543

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13 Nights $5982 $5543

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13 Nights $5982 $5543

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Visiting: Bay Of Islands, Franz Josef, Milford Sound, New ...more

Visiting: Bay Of Islands, Franz Josef, Milford Sound, New Zealand, Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Christchurch ...less View Tour

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Highlights of the South Pacific

16 Nights $8055 $7616

5% off

tourhub | Globus | Highlights of the South Pacific

16 Nights $8055 $7616

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16 Nights $8055 $7616

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16 Nights $8055 $7616

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Visiting: New Zealand, Sydney, Melbourne, Rotorua, Great ...more

Visiting: New Zealand, Sydney, Melbourne, Rotorua, Great Barrier Reef, Auckland, Queenstown, Cairns, Milford Sound, Australia ...less View Tour

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Ultimate South Pacific with the Legendary...

30 Nights $17767 $17329

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tourhub | Globus | Ultimate South Pacific with the Legendary Ghan Train & Fiji

30 Nights $17767 $17329

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30 Nights $17767 $17329

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Visiting: Mount Cook National Park, Nadi, Sydney, Auckland, ...more

Visiting: Mount Cook National Park, Nadi, Sydney, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Christchurch, Fiji, Kangaroo Island, Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Melbourne, New Zealand, Queenstown, Uluru, Australia, Rotorua, Coral Coast ...less View Tour

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Highlights of the South Pacific with Fiji

19 Nights $9586 $9148

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tourhub | Globus | Highlights of the South Pacific with Fiji

19 Nights $9586 $9148

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Visiting: Melbourne, Rotorua, Coral Coast, Great Barrier ...more

Visiting: Melbourne, Rotorua, Coral Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Sydney, Nadi, New Zealand, Fiji, Auckland, Australia, Cairns ...less View Tour

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Highlights of New Zealand

10 Nights $3764 $3325

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tourhub | Cosmos | Highlights of New Zealand

10 Nights $3764 $3325

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10 Nights $3764 $3325

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10 Nights $3764 $3325

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10 Nights $3764 $3325

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Visiting: New Zealand, Lake Tekapo, Wellington, ...more

Visiting: New Zealand, Lake Tekapo, Wellington, Christchurch, Marton-Wellington, Interislander Ferry, Auckland, Arrive Auckland, New Zealand, Rotorua, Queenstown. Excursion To Milford Sound, Lake Taupo, Picton, Queenstown ...less View Tour

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Highlights of New Zealand with Fiji

13 Nights $4721 $4282

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13 Nights $4721 $4282

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13 Nights $4721 $4282

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Visiting: New Zealand, Lake Taupo, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown. ...more

Visiting: New Zealand, Lake Taupo, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown. Excursion To Milford Sound, Fiji, New Zealand, Picton, Fiji, Marton-Wellington, Arrive In Nadi, Queenstown, Christchurch, Coral Coast, Interislander Ferry, Rotorua, Auckland, Nadi, Wellington ...less View Tour

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The Southern Drift

11 Nights $8995

GTR

Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

tourhub | Luxury Gold | The Southern Drift

11 Nights $8995

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Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

Visiting: New Zealand, Franz Josef Glacier, Milford Sound, ...more

Visiting: New Zealand, Franz Josef Glacier, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Christchurch, Dunedin, Franz Josef ...less View Tour

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Best of New Zealand with Sydney

16 Nights $7511 $7073

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16 Nights $7511 $7073

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Visiting: New Zealand, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Franz ...more

Visiting: New Zealand, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Australia, Christchurch, Milford Sound, Rotorua, Wellington, Sydney ...less View Tour

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Down Under Discovery

19 Nights $9665 $9227

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19 Nights $9665 $9227

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19 Nights $9665 $9227

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Visiting: Melbourne, Sydney, Queenstown, Australia, Mount ...more

Visiting: Melbourne, Sydney, Queenstown, Australia, Mount Cook, Mount Cook Area, Uluru, Auckland, Great Barrier Reef, Rotorua, Cairns, Milford Sound ...less View Tour

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Inspiring Australia

12 Nights $10430

GTR

Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

tourhub | Luxury Gold | Inspiring Australia

12 Nights $10430

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Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

Visiting: Australia, Sydney, Cairns, Hunter Valley, ...more

Visiting: Australia, Sydney, Cairns, Hunter Valley, Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Daintree National Park, Uluru ...less View Tour

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Highlights of Australia

11 Nights $5298 $4860

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tourhub | Cosmos | Highlights of Australia

11 Nights $5298 $4860

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11 Nights $5298 $4860

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Visiting: Australia, Cairns, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Arrive In ...more

Visiting: Australia, Cairns, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Arrive In Melbourne, Australia, Uluru, Cairns. Excursion To The Outer Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney ...less View Tour

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Highlights of Australia with Fiji

14 Nights $6356 $5918

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14 Nights $6356 $5918

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Visiting: Fiji, Sydney, Cairns, Nadi, Arrive In Melbourne, ...more

Visiting: Fiji, Sydney, Cairns, Nadi, Arrive In Melbourne, Coral Coast, Australia, Australia, Fiji, Melbourne, Cairns. Excursion To The Outer Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, Uluru (Ayers Rock) ...less View Tour

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Great Sights of Australia

11 Nights $5128 $4689

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11 Nights $5128 $4689

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Visiting: Brisbane, Cairns, Australia, Great Barrier Reef, ...more

Visiting: Brisbane, Cairns, Australia, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney ...less View Tour

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Australia: Uluru Explorer

3 Nights $835 $710

15% off

Save up to 25% on Contiki trips across selected tours and/or departure dates. Book by 5th December.

tourhub | Contiki | Australia: Uluru Explorer

3 Nights $835 $710

15% off

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Visiting: Uluru, Australia ...more

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Epic East Coast

14 Nights $2438

BF Sale

Up to 40% off selected tours and departures. Book between 6th November and 2nd December 2024.

14 Nights $2438

BF Sale

Up to 40% off selected tours and departures. Book between 6th November and 2nd December 2024.

14 Nights $2438

BF Sale

Up to 40% off selected tours and departures. Book between 6th November and 2nd December 2024.

14 Nights $2438

BF Sale

Up to 40% off selected tours and departures. Book between 6th November and 2nd December 2024.

Visiting: Australia, Spot X, Brisbane, Noosa, Byron Bay, ...more

Visiting: Australia, Spot X, Brisbane, Noosa, Byron Bay, Sydney, Airlie Beach ...less View Tour

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Ultimate Australia with Kakadu Dreaming &...

24 Nights $6895 $6334

8% off

Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

tourhub | Contiki | Ultimate Australia with Kakadu Dreaming & Sailing | 2024 - 2025

24 Nights $6895 $6334

8% off

Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

Visiting: Kakadu National Park, Katherine Gorge, Litchfield ...more

Visiting: Kakadu National Park, Katherine Gorge, Litchfield National Park, Uluru, Noosa Everglades, Sydney, Whitsunday Islands, K'gari (Fraser Island), Australia, Magnetic Island, Byron Bay, Cairns, Airlie Beach, Blue Mountains, Darwin ...less View Tour

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Galápagos Islands - Nine of the Best Isles...

8 Nights $10967

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Visiting: Genovesa Island, Galápagos Islands, Australia, ...more

Visiting: Genovesa Island, Galápagos Islands, Australia, Floreana Island, Ecuador, Buccaneer Archipelago, Floreana, Galápagos, Rabida Island ...less View Tour

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Great Barrier Reef Explorer | Snorkel to...

2 Nights $574

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Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

tourhub | Contiki | Great Barrier Reef Explorer | Snorkel to Adventure

2 Nights $574

GTR

Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

Visiting: Cairns, Australia, Great Barrier Reef ...more

Visiting: Cairns, Australia, Great Barrier Reef ...less View Tour

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Spectacular Australia with the Historic Ghan...

22 Nights $13088 $12650

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tourhub | Globus | Spectacular Australia with the Historic Ghan Train with Fiji

22 Nights $13088 $12650

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Visiting: Coral Coast, Nadi, Uluru, Cairns, Ayers Rock, ...more

Visiting: Coral Coast, Nadi, Uluru, Cairns, Ayers Rock, Kakadu National Park, Hobart, Darwin, Sydney, Alice Springs, Australia, Fiji, Melbourne, Adelaide ...less View Tour

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Australian Safari

20 Nights $10405 $9967

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20 Nights $10405 $9967

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Visiting: Phillip Island, Uluru, Melbourne, Australia, ...more

Visiting: Phillip Island, Uluru, Melbourne, Australia, Cairns, Cradle Mountain, Tasman Peninsula, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Hobart, Sydney, Kangaroo Island ...less View Tour

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Spectacular Australia with the Historic Ghan...

19 Nights $11020 $10582

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tourhub | Globus | Spectacular Australia with the Historic Ghan Train

19 Nights $11020 $10582

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Visiting: Kangaroo Island, Australia, Hobart, Ayers Rock, ...more

Visiting: Kangaroo Island, Australia, Hobart, Ayers Rock, Tasman Peninsula, Uluru, Alice Springs, Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Melbourne, Darwin, Sydney, Adelaide, Kakadu National Park ...less View Tour

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Great Sights of Australia with Fiji

14 Nights $6572 $6133

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tourhub | Globus | Great Sights of Australia with Fiji

14 Nights $6572 $6133

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Visiting: Sydney, Australia, Melbourne, Nadi, Brisbane, ...more

Visiting: Sydney, Australia, Melbourne, Nadi, Brisbane, Cairns, Fiji, Great Barrier Reef, Coral Coast ...less View Tour

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Best of New Zealand with Fiji & Sydney

19 Nights $8710 $8271

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tourhub | Globus | Best of New Zealand with Fiji & Sydney

19 Nights $8710 $8271

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Visiting: Australia, Christchurch, Coral Coast, Milford ...more

Visiting: Australia, Christchurch, Coral Coast, Milford Sound, Nadi, Auckland, Wellington, Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Bay Of Islands, Rotorua, Sydney ...less View Tour

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[{"title":"Day 1: Auckland to Rotorua","name":"Rotorua","description":"All aboard the Contiki bus! Starting in Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau), we'll drive through the lush farmlands of Waikato, an area that produces many of New Zealand's best Rugby players for the All Blacks. We'll visit the world’s largest kiwi bird conservation project, watch the birds roam, stand in a human-sized kiwi burrow and even visit the incubation centre where over 2,100 kiwi chicks have been born. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a traditional Māori dinner and performance (you’ll also have the chance to get involved in the world-famous HAKA). ","lat":"-38.144599","lng":"176.237767"},{"title":"Day 2: Rotorua","name":"Rotorua","description":"The day is yours to roam free in this geothermal paradise. Soak in a hot spring, go white water rafting or hike up a volcano. The options are limitless and the decisions are yours. We recommend the Rotorua Dawn Canopy Tour, exclusive to Contiki, where you'll watch the sun rise, eat some breakfast and drink coffee up in the towering trees as the birds make start their morning calls. Then, you'll get to soar 1200m through the forest on the ultimate zipline adventure. ","lat":"-38.144599","lng":"176.237767"},{"title":"Day 3: Rotorua to Lake Taupō via Huka Falls","name":"Lake Taupō","description":"From Rotorua, we make our way to Lake Taupō, but not before a cheeky stop-off at the awesome Huka Falls. 220,000 litres (that's 58 000 gallons) of water gush over Huka Falls per second. Just let that sink in for a minute. Wild, right? Even wilder still is the Hukafalls Jet experience - a thrilling ride that will get you experiencing the full force of the falls and leave you with even more of a taste for adventure. A good thing really, given Lake Taupō is on the horizon. We arrive at Lake Taupō (Taupō Nui a Kiwa), the largest freshwater lake in Australasia. Volcanic peak views & trout fishing will seamlessly slip us into quaint lake life. But don't be fooled by the seemingly still scenery - a skydive is on the menu if that adrenaline itch needs scratching.This evening we jump on a cruise on the lake to watch the sun set, go fishing and enjoy some eats with our Contiki fam. ","lat":"-38.790772","lng":"175.904078"},{"title":"Day 4: Lake Taupō to Mount Ruapehu","name":"Mount Ruapehu","description":"We drive through the central plateau to the southern end of the Tongariro National Park, Ohakune is known as the aprés ski capital of the North Island. Today you have the option to go mountain biking along one of NZ's most picturesque track, \"the Old Coach Rd\".Tonight we stay in a heritage listed building built in 1913 which is now a vibrant modern ski lodge, located at the base of a volcano, Mount Ruapehu (Ruapehu) with views unlike any other you've seen. ","lat":"-39.281721","lng":"175.56851"},{"title":"Day 5: Mount Ruapehu to Wellington","name":"Wellington","description":"These landscapes are unique and the sights will leave you breathless. On route to the windy capital Wellington where we'll show you the sights of this city.As much as we've been loving the nature time, the change of scenery to New Zealand's well-cultured capital will prove an utter delight. After an orientation through the narrow streets of Wellington, and a chance to explore the great food scene, a night on the town will be on the cards. ","lat":"-41.292381","lng":"174.778746"},{"title":"Day 6: Wellington","name":"Wellington","description":"Ready to explore Wellington in all its glory? Today, why not head to a local cafe and try the famed flat white coffee in its city of origin (sorry Australians). Caffeinated and refreshed, we'll take a trip to Zealandia, a 225-hectare (basically massive) eco-sanctuary that protects over 40 rare native wildlife species. Because Zealandia is fully fenced, you'll be able to walk alongside incredibly rare birds like the hihi and the takahē. Look out for the tuatara, a prehistoric reptile known as a 'living fossil', which can only be found in New Zealand! ","lat":"-41.292381","lng":"174.778746"},{"title":"Day 7: Wellington to Kaikōura via Picton","name":"Kaikōura","description":"So long north island! Today we're making tracks for your southern brother, darting across the Cook Strait via the Inter-Island ferry. Our first port of call on the South Island will be Picton (Waitohi), the gateway to wine country. Sauv blanc, anyone? Kaikōura is known for its marine life (among many other things), so keep your eyes peeled for whales, dolphins and seals – which we’ll check out along the way. Next up, we'll visit Kaikōura Wildlife Rescue to meet Sabrina Leucht, a local biologist who’ll teach us about local wildlife, the threats they face and how we can make a difference. Tonight, we’ll check into our seafront hotel for a relaxing evening. ","lat":"-42.399448","lng":"173.679911"},{"title":"Day 8: Kaikōura","name":"Kaikōura","description":"We all love a free day - especially one spent in beautiful Kaikōura! We recommend taking a whale watching tour, where you'll have the opportunity to see giant sperm whales in action, as well cute seals and dusky dolphins. Other free time add-ons include a thrilling helicopter ride over the Kaikōura Peninsula, a kayak trip across the coastline, Quadbiking through Glenstrae Farm, and more. We'll stay another night in Kaikōura after an action-packed day, before heading to Christchurch tomorrow morning. ","lat":"-42.399448","lng":"173.679911"},{"title":"Day 9: Kaikōura to Christchurch","name":"Christchurch","description":"We're onto our next destination, so long Kaikōura! We'll arrive in Christchurch (Ōtautahi) by lunch-time, where we'll take an inspiring tour of the city that was totally rebuilt after the Christchurch earthquake. Look out for the Cardboard Cathedral, the only cathedral in the world to be built mostly from plain old cardboard! ","lat":"-43.53203","lng":"172.636648"},{"title":"Day 11: Franz Josef","name":"Franz Josef","description":"This morning we take to the ice of Franz Josef Glacier. We've got a heli ride over the glacier up for grabs, or the opportunity to carve your own Pounamu (jade) pendant, under the tuition of a Māori mastercraftsman. Pounamu is sacred to the Māori people, and this is a great way to learn about its cultural significance, while also creating a beautiful please of jewellery. ","lat":"-43.387351","lng":"170.183347"},{"title":"Day 12: Franz Josef to Queenstown via Haast and Wānaka","name":"Queenstown","description":"With a new appreciation for frozen water, we'll hop on the coach & continue to Queenstown, with a few cheeky stops along the way.Our first piece of NZ eye-candy comes in the form of Haast Pass (Tioripatea), beautified by ancient rainforests, small glaciers and waterfalls. Note how the scenery changes as we roll towards Queenstown through the Southern Alps and region of Otago.We'll stop for lunch in Wānaka, a pretty ski resort town situated on a lake front and dwarfed by mountains. This town is fast becoming one of NZ's most popular spots, and a trip to the 'Dough Bin' for a luscious pie should be high on the list.Welcome to the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown (Tāhuna)! First stop is the legendary Kawarau Bungy Bridge, get your adrenaline hit with a heart pounding jump. Tonight you can choose to jump on a gondola and to wine & dine atop of the highest restaurant in Queenstown, Skyline. Rest up tonight - the next few days are going to be BIG. ","lat":"-45.030151","lng":"168.661514"},{"title":"Day 13: Queenstown","name":"Queenstown","description":"Today is yours to get acquainted with Queenstown and check out the activities up for grabs in the next two days. Take a stroll around beautiful this stunning town, nestled in the Southern Alps that has so much to offer. ","lat":"-45.030151","lng":"168.661514"},{"title":"Day 14: Queenstown","name":"Queenstown","description":"It's times like this that you really start to work out what sort of traveller you are. And human for that matter. You might be the one trailing through wine country and exploring wine cellars and caves, or you may be that guy that crams in a bungy jump and ziplining & still craves more. It's your holiday - run wild as you see fit. Please note: If you're here during ski season, you can opt for an exclusive Ski day-trip to Cardrona. Check out ‘Dates & Pricing’ to see these \"Special Departures\". ","lat":"-45.030151","lng":"168.661514"},{"title":"Day 15: Queenstown","name":"Queenstown","description":"With our last day in adrenalin city edging closer, this is the time to push yourself to the limits and jump over any mental barriers you've put up around yourself. Embrace the spirit of adventure and conquer those niggling fears once and for all. For those who did their dash yesterday, a day staying mellow and enjoying this beautiful region will prove more than sufficient. ","lat":"-45.030151","lng":"168.661514"},{"title":"Day 16: Queenstown","name":"Queenstown","description":"This morning our adventure comes to an end (sob). Hug it out with your new bff's, with plans no doubt in place for Contiki 2.0. NZ, you've been real. ","lat":"-45.030151","lng":"168.661514"}]

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