NEW ZEALAND

Kia Ora! Welcome to the youngest country on Earth! Multi-cultural, diverse, stunning, pristine, and young, these are the exact words used to describe New Zealand. Awesome landscapes, lush forests, amazing wildlife, and a pleasant climate make New Zealand a haven for many outdoor activities and a great place to unwind. New Zealand is situated in the South Pacific Ocean and its nearest neighbour is Australia. It is probably the most isolated country in the world, yet highly developed. A geographical wonder, the country has everything from mountain ranges to beaches, glaciers to subtropical and temperate rainforests, active volcanoes and thermal activity to land that is permanently covered in ice and snow, from tranquil lakes and fjords to thunderous waterfalls and rivers. New Zealand is an island nation made up of two main islands aptly named the North Island and the South Island.

The North Island has a warmer climate and contains the country’s volcanoes and most of the thermal activities such as geysers, thermal rivers, and boiling mud pools. There are many beautiful beaches, especially up north. It is mainly a hilly island with one major chain of mountains that start from the East Cape running down to Wellington. South Island’s terrain is predominantly rugged and wild. South Island offers cruises and thrilling adventures, including the iconic TranzAlpine train journey. And then there are the glaciers and the resort town of Queenstown where any number of days spent are less.

Experiences

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Viaduct Harbour, Auckland

With over 20 bars and restaurants to choose from in one place, Viaduct Harbour is a superb place to dine or relax and watch the world go by.

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Queen Street, Auckland

Main street with stores ranging from little boutiques and cafes to big brands such as Louis Vuitton & Gucci not to mention the famous Smith & Caughey’s departmental store.

North Island

Hole in the Rock Cruise, Bay of Islands

Hold your breath as the skipper navigates through the narrow space and you admire the rock walls which soar above you. Enjoy watching the dolphins, whales and other marine life during your cruise.

North Island

Glow Worm Caves, Waitomo

Marvel while looking at the pale brown, pink and white stalactites and stalagmites in the caves & then take a boat ride through the glow worm grotto. See thousands of magical glow worms and become part of 130 years of cultural and natural history.

 North Island

Agrodome, Rotorua

Learn the art of sheep shearing, sheepdog demonstrations and cow milking, bottle feed baby lambs and have an exciting time.

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Polynesian Spa, Rotorua

Hot mineral spring bath with spa therapies. Options for private pools are also available.

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Skyline Gondola, Rotorua

Experience the most spectacular views in Rotorua on the eight-seater gondola cabins.

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Mt. Cook Ski Plane, Aoraki

A scenic glacier flight with the most amazing snow landings and take offs.

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International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch

Experience Antarctica in a fun, exciting all weather environment. As real can it get.

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Milford Sound Cruise, Queenstown

Enjoy a spectacular cruise journey to get a close view of some of the best scenery the Fiordland has to offer.

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TranzAlpine

One of the top scenic train trips anywhere in the world.

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Bungee Jumping, Queenstown

A bungy jump is the essential Queenstown adventure experience. Not only is Queenstown ground-zero for commercial bungy jumping, it is also home to the best bungy jumps around the world.

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Nzone Skydive, Queenstown

It takes nerves of steel to skydive from 15,000ft. Once you step out of that aircraft door, for 60 seconds you will freefall at 200km/hour.

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Shotover Jet Boat, Queenstown

The ultimate Jet Boat experience, it gives an exclusive access to the spectacular canyons.

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TSS Earnslaw Cruises, Queenstown

One of the best ways to see Queenstown’s magnificent alpine scenery - an old coal fired steamship across Lake Wakatipu.

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Kaikoura Whale Watching, Christchurch

A perfect day trip to see the whales and the beautiful countryside.

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