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New Zealand in 7-10 days

New Zealand in 1 Week

New Zealand may be small but it packs an adventurous punch. In one week, you can see a lot, but be prepared for a little bit of driving. Another option is to stay in Queenstown or Christchurch and take day trips. 

Days 1-3, Queenstown: Take an all day Lord of the Rings tour, experience the thrill of Jet boating, Bungee Jumping, Skyline Luge, and Paragliding. Enjoy a demonstration of the native dance, the Haka, and learn about the native culture.

Day 4, Milford Sound: Take a half day cruise around beautiful Milford Sound, see waterfalls, hike, and catch a glimpse of a seal. Return to Queenstown for dinner at one of the many seafood restaurants along the lake.

Day 5, Mount Cook & Fox Glacier: Walk on a real glacier, hike the Mount Cook trail and enjoy a meal at the lodge before hitting the road.

Day 6-7, Nelson & Wellington: Visit and spend the night in the small seaside town of Nelson before making your way across the water to Wellington.

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New Zealand in 2 Weeks

North Island

Day 1, Wellington: Visit the Wellington Museum and Weta Workshop - where the famous prosthetics from Lord of the Rings were created.

South Island

Days 2, Nelson: Enjoy this seaside town on the south island, just across the water from the north. Take half a day to explore Kahurangi National Park.

Day 3, Marlborough: Wine tasting premier Sauvignon Blanc and other wines from this new yet growing wine region.

Day 4-6, Mt. Cook & Fox GlacierWalk on a real glacier, hike the Mount Cook trail and enjoy a meal at the lodge before hitting the road.

Day 7, Milford Sound: Spend a full day cruising around beautiful Milford Sound, see waterfalls, hike, and catch a glimpse of a seal. Head on to Queenstown for dinner at one of the many seafood restaurants along the lake.

Day 8-9, Queenstown: Take an all Lord of the Rings tour, experience the thrill of Jet boating, Bungee Jumping, Skyline Luge, and Paragliding. Enjoy a demonstration of the native dance, the Haka, and learn about the native culture.

Day 10, Fiordland National Park: Take a full day to explore this beautiful national park before heading to Christchurch.

Day 11-13, Coastal Drive: Enjoy a long coastal drive up the South Island’s east coast on your way to Christchurch.

Day 14, Christchurch: End your journey in bustling Christchurch, do some shopping and sightseeing around the city.

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Active Adventure Tour in New Zealand

Day 1, Wellington: Take the ferry across to the South Island - the thrills start here as waters can be choppy!

Day 2-3, Nelson: Abel Tasman National Park, sea kayaking along the Abel Tasman coastline, Tonga Arches, go whitewater rafting on Buller River

Day 4, Paparoa National Park: Pancake Rocks, go rafting through a black-water cave lit by glow-worms

Day 5-6, Franz Joseph: View Franz Josef glacier from a thrilling helicopter ride and walk on Fox Glacier.

Day 7-8, Wanaka: Hike Wilkin River, go mountain biking, and enjoy leisure time by Lake Wanaka. Hike to Rob Roy Glacier.

Day 9-11, Queenstown: Visit the original bungee jumping site at AJ Hackett, go jetboating, take in the views as you soar down in the Skyline Luge or enjoy a tandem paraglide.

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The accommodation was very good on the whole. The Ibis hotel let it down. The trips were very good but did result in some very long days, when highlight dinners were added onto long days driving. These would have been more enjoyable on a free day.
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