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Guided Adventure Tour

Adventure Tour New Zealand Highlights

Sit back and relax as you tour on the other side of the world: New Zealand awaits you and will simply take your breath away with its highlights. A nature that is unparalleled, great cities radiating the charming small-town flair and the exciting culture of the Maori will enchant you. Promised.

 

The Route for the Adventure Tour New Zealand Highlights

 

The Route:

arrow down Day 1: Auckland

Auckland, City of Sails, New Zealand

Kia Ora to Auckland, the City of Sails. Be our guest at our traditional Welcome Drink and Dinner. Getting to know each other is top of the list and your tour guide will give you further information on your upcoming New Zealand adventure tour.

arrow down Day 2: Auckland

New Zealand, Takahe

Our highlight for the day is the Tiritiri Matangi Island north of Auckland. The 'Eldorado' for photographers lies in the Hauraki Gulf and is an open nature reserve, noted for its bird life including Kiwi and Takahé. There the oldest lighthouse in New Zealand is still in operation and worth a visit on this island.

arrow down Day 3: Auckland > Coromandel

Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

On the Pacific Coast Highway we will travel through the beautiful Coromandel peninsula and stay the night in Coromandel town.

arrow down Day 4: Coromandel > Whitianga

New Zealand, Whitianga

During the day we will have a train ride through Kauri plantings and learn more about the Coromandel area. Our destination for today is Whitianga. We will spend the night near the beach, where once Captain Cook raised the British flag.

arrow down Day 5: Whitianga > Rotorua

Maori, Rotorua, New Zealand

After a hearty breakfast 'By Nina' and a wonderful stroll we will reach the Cathedral Cove with its natural rock cathedral. We continue along the coast to Rotorua. Right before the city the smell of sulfur and blubbering and roaring geysers await us. Pure New Zealand culture is what we have in the evening in the Tamaki Village in the form of Maori dances and songs as well as the following Hangi Dinner.

arrow down Day 6: Rotorua > Napier

Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand

What the story is all about concerning the geysers and the rare Kiwis, we will learn in Te Puia. Overwhelmed by these nature events, we continue our bus tour to Taupo where we will stop at the Lake Taupo, the largest inland water of New Zealand, and enjoy the lovely view of Mount Ruapehu and its height of 2797m. Our destination today is Napier, after the great earthquake in 1931, it is a newly built city in the Art-Deco style. We will spend the night in an original Art-Deco hotel, directly on the beach promenade, the Marine Parade.

arrow down Day 7: Napier > Wellington

Waterfall, New Zealand

With all the time in the world we will travel today to Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. On our way we plan to stop at New Zealand's Stonehenge for a photo.

arrow down Day 8: Wellington

New Zealand, Te Papa Museum

Explore Wellington on your own - this day is at your own disposal and we are happy to recommend optional activities for you.

arrow down Day 9: Wellington > Nelson

Interislander, Wellington, New Zealand

Before we leave the northern island to head south, we will visit New Zealand's National Museum Te Papa. In the early afternoon we will then take the Interislander ferry for the short transfer to Picton. From Picton we will travel along Tasman Bay directly to Nelson, New Zealand's first city ever. By the way the area around Nelson has the highest amount of sunshine hours in New Zealand and will give you lots of photo opportunities.

arrow down Day 10: Nelson

Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand

As a day tour, we will today undertake an excursion to the Abel Tasman National Park where we will be dropped off per water taxi at the beach and after a walk in the free wilderness simply be picked up again.

arrow down Day 11: Nelson > Greymouth

Pancake Rocks, New Zealand

Our adventure tours leads us southwest along the famous Buller Gorge Road to Cape Foulwind and south to the Pancake Rocks. Here we will get a close up view of the blowholes with the spraying seawater. We will spend the night in the coastal city Greymouth, once an important Maori settlement.

arrow down Day 12: Greymouth > Franz Josef

New Zealand, Franz Josef Helicopter Flight

We will visit a Jade Factory for souvenirs, pass the old gold mining town Ross and enjoy the all uniting landscape with imposing mountains, green rain forest and the Tasman Sea to the right. In Franz Josef we will set up our sleeping quarters below the Franz Josef Glacier. Depending on the weather, there is the possibility for a helicopter flight with a landing on the famous glacier or weather independent to take a breathtaking quad tour in the rain forest.

arrow down Day 13: Franz Josef

Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

Explore the Franz Josef Glacier on your own and take an optional hiking tour - this day is at your own disposal.

arrow down Day 14: Franz Josef > Queenstown

TSS Earnslaw, Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown, New Zealand

Passing the Fox Glacier we will leave the Tasman Sea, cross the Haast Pass and reach Wanaka. A lonely mountain road leads us to the most exciting city of New Zealand, to Queenstown. After a breathtaking passage on the Lake Wakatipu we will have dinner in the Colonel's Homestead restaurant of the Walter Peak High Country Sheep farm and with a farm tour get a picture of the work on a New Zealand farm. The TSS Earnslaw, the oldest coal fueled steam ship of New Zealand, brings us afterwards back again to Queenstown.

arrow down Day 15: Queenstown

Bungee Jumping, Kawarau Bridge, New Zealand

There is action and sights to see: Starting with the popular bungee jumping off the historic Kawarau Bridge, up to para sailing and jet boat riding. Of course you can also spend your time with an abundant shopping tour in Queenstown or just relax - this day is at your own disposal.

arrow down Day 16: Queenstown > Te Anau

New Zealand, Queenstown Gardens

Your adventure tour continues on by spending the morning in lovely Queenstown and heading to Te Anau in the early afternoon.

arrow down Day 17: Te Anau

Milford Sound, New Zealand

Today a world wonder is on the photo program, one of the most famous symbols of New Zealand: the Milford Sound in the rain-laden zone of New Zealand. Here we will take a cruise on the 16 kilometer long fjord to the Tasman Sea and at the same time take amazing photographs from penguins, sea lions, dolphins, sometimes even whales, as well as the most spectacular waterfalls in New Zealand.

arrow down Day 18: Te Anau > Invercargill

New Zealand, Southland

Later in the morning we will continue our adventure tour to Invercargill, the southernmost city of New Zealand and the heart of the Southland.

arrow down Day 19: Invercargill

New Zealand, Stewart Island

Our day trip leads us to Stewart Island in the far south of New Zealand. Here we can observe in untouched nature i.e. rare bird species and take a boats tour for a spectacular underwater world.

arrow down Day 20: Invercargill > Dunedin

New Zealand, Nugget Point Lighthouse

Surely most of you have heard of the cult film 'The World's Fastest Indian' with Anthony Hopkins. We will have a close up view of Burt Monro's original motorcycle today. Afterwards we head through the Catlins on to Dunedin. Several photo stops like the famous Nugget Point Lighthouse are on our way.

arrow down Day 21: Dunedin

Albatross, Stewart Island, New Zealand

Dunedin's Royal Albatross Colony in the Otago Peninsula will be today's highlight with onsite albatross and penguin viewing as well as a historical tour of Tairoa Head. Prepare your cameras for many photos and videos!

arrow down Day 22: Dunedin > Mount Cook

New Zealand, Mount Cook

Our destination for today is Mount Cook, more than 3800 meters high and the highest mountain in New Zealand. We will take a photo tour and, if possible, stay the night at the legendary Hermitage Hotel below the mountain.

arrow down Day 23: Mount Cook > Christchurch

New Zealand, Church of the Good Shephard

The inland route to Christchurch leads us to the 'Church of the Good Shepherd' located on the shores of Lake Tekapo. The church is arguably one of the most photographed in New Zealand, and features an altar window that frames stunning views of the lake and mountains.

arrow down Day 24: Christchurch

New Zealand, Akaroa

Today we will learn more about the French influence in New Zealand by taking a day trip to the village Akaroa, set on a beautiful sheltered harbour and overlooked by craggy volcanic hills.

arrow down Day 25: Christchurch > Kaikoura

New Zealand, Whale Watching Kaikoura

Depending on the weather, we will join a whale watching tour. Our destination is Kaikoura, the most famous place for whale watching and photo shooting in New Zealand.

arrow down Day 26: Kaikoura > Blenheim

New Zealand Marlborough Winery

While travelling back north, we have an overnight stay in Blenheim, the centre of New Zealand's wine industry and located in the Marlborough Region in the north of the South Island of New Zealand. Of course we will have a wine tasting tour.

arrow down Day 27: Blenheim > Wellington

New Zealand, Queen Charlotte Sound

Welcome back to the North Island. Via the Interislander we take the famous ferry ride through the Queen Charlotte Sound and pass the Cook Straight between the islands. The rest of the day in Wellington is at your own disposal.

arrow down Day 28: Wellington > Taupo

New Zealand, Chateau Tongariro Hotel

From Wellington we will travel north to visit the oldest national park of New Zealand, the Tongariro National Park, for breathtaking photos of Mount Tongariro and the historical Chateau Tongariro Hotel on its footsteps. After another wonderful day, our overnight stay is in Taupo near Lake Taupo.

arrow down Day 29: Taupo > Auckland

New Zealand, Waitomo Glowwormes

On our last day we will visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and take a boat ride under the glow worms. After this spectacular highlight, we head toward Auckland for our traditional Farewell Dinner in which we can recap the adventures of our adventure tour through New Zealand.

Learn more about this Guided Adventure Tour:

arrow down What's included - Pricing - Dates

What's included:
* The Original Tour - developed and organised by Reuthers
* Reuthers Tour Guide - trained and multilingual
* Travelling in comfortable Minibus
* 29x Accommodation Middleclass Hotels/Motels in shared Double Room
* Luggage Transportation during the Tour
* Secured Payment Certificate (Sicherungsschein)
* Reuthers Tour Book with Itineraries and Tips
* Reuthers Travel Lecture (in English)
* Reuthers Welcome Drink
* Welcome Dinner in Restaurant
* Farewell Dinner in Restaurant
* Maori Culture with Hangi Dinner
* Dinner Walter Peak High Country Farm
* Milford Sound Nature Cruise
* Steamship Passage TSS Earnslaw
* Ferry Wellington > Picton > Wellington
* Ferry Stewart Island
* Water Taxi Abel Tasman National Park
* Blenheim Wine Tasting
* Boats Tour Stewart Island Underwater World
* Boats Tour Whale Watching Kaikoura (subject to change)
* Waitomo Caves Glowworms Tour
* Sightseeing Tiritiri Matangi
* Train Ride Coromandel
* Transfers Airport > Hotel > Airport
* Entrance Fees
* Reuthers Rewards

Dates:
There are still places available 2.Mar.-30.Mar.2024
There are still places available 6.Apr.-4.May.2024
There are still places available 9.Nov.-7.Dec.2024
There are still places available 25.Jan.-22.Feb.2025
There are still places available 1.Mar.-29.Mar.2025
There are still places available 5.Apr.-3.May.2025
There are still places available 8.Nov.-6.Dec.2025

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Of course the individual arrangement of private, group and VIP tours is also possible. Feel free to contact us.

Pricing:
Per Person = NZD 9825
Twin Room extra charge (2 separate beds instead of 1 common bed) = NZD 465
Single Room extra charge (instead of shared Double Room) = NZD 1655

Optional Bookings:
Additional Accommodation prior tour start in shared Double Room (1 common bed) = NZD 105
Additional Accommodation prior tour start in shared Twin Room (2 separate beds) = NZD 115
Additional Accommodation prior tour start in Single Room = NZD 205
Additional Accommodation after the tour in shared Double Room (1 common bed) = NZD 105
Additional Accommodation after the tour in shared Twin Room (2 separate beds) = NZD 115
Additional Accommodation after the tour in Single Room = NZD 205
Auckland Best Of - Sightseeing on Day 1 including additional Accommodation prior tour start in shared Double Room (1 common bed) = NZD 315
Auckland Best Of - Sightseeing on Day 1 including additional Accommodation prior tour start in shared Twin Room (2 separate beds) = NZD 325
Auckland Best Of - Sightseeing on Day 1 including additional Accommodation prior tour start in Single Room = NZD 395
Helicopter Flight Franz Josef Glacier = NZD 285
Quad Tour in Franz Josef (Rider) = NZD 185
Quad Tour in Franz Josef (Passenger) = NZD 135
Jet Boat Ride Kawarau River = NZD 155

All pricing payable in New Zealand Dollar.
3% Early Bird Discount (booking more than 12 months prior tour start)
2% Golden Ager Discount (age at least 60 years prior tour start)
10% Group Discount (from 8 registrations made within one week, one common Payment of Balance)
Please note: The Total Discount for all applicable Discounts is a maximum of 10%.

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