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SMALL GROUP TRIPS
NATURE'S RESTLESS ISLANDS
Ref: ZNS
Encircled by the South Pacific and situated on the very edge of
the world, our exciting itinerary actively experiences the volcanoes,
rivers and coasts of all three of New Zealand's islands.
Caves, volcanoes & Tongariro
From Auckland we head for Waitomo, with the chance to go Black-Water rafting through the famous Glow-worm cave, before continuing to Whakatane from where we can visit the still active White Island. In volcanic Rotorua, we can bathe in thermal springs and marvel at the boiling mud-pools and we'll also visit Waimango volcanic valley. Exploring Tongariro National Park on foot, we enjoy the spectacular volcanic area around the North Island's highest peak, Mount Ruapehu (2796m). Within this World Heritage Park there are trails for people of all abilities including the Tongariro Crossing - reputedly the finest one-day walk in New Zealand. We then travel by jet boat to our remote farm on the Whanganui River, with the option to canoe back the following day. We finally arrive in Wellington by train.
Kaikoura & Fox Glacier
Crossing to South Island where we can trek sections of the popular Queen Charlotte track. From the coastal town of Kaikoura we visit the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsular with its fantastic bird life and seal colony; we have the opportunity to swim with dolphins - a truly amazing experience, before finally travelling by train to the 'Garden City', Christchurch. Crossing to the west coast with the help of the Tranz Alpine train we walk on Fox Glacier. Then in Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital, the list of options is endless ranging from jet-boating & 4Wding to white-water rafting & bungy jumping. We then drive via the spectacular Cleddau Valley to reach dramatic Milford Sound, where we take an overnight cruise through this world-famous glacial valley.
Stewart Island & Mt. Cook
From Milford Sound we head to Invercargill, then cross the Roaring Forties by catamaran to Stewart Island, an isolated landmass boasting large areas of virgin bush and offering the chance of seeing kiwis in the wild. There is plenty of time here to trek here & experience one of the true ends of the earth. Finally we explore Mount Cook NP, where a variety of different treks await, along with the possibility of taking a scenic helicopter flight for breathtaking views of Mount Cook's (3754m) snowy peak. Our journey ends back in Christchurch.
Comment
An active and adventurous tour covering the length & breadth of New Zealand. All walks are optional and require reasonable fitness over uneven terrain, especially on Fox Glacier.
Dates and Prices - please call
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Group trips usually have between 10 - 18 people, with a good
mix of male and female, singles and couples, with most aged
between 25 - 55. They are run by a number of specialist companies
that we have worked with closely for many years. If you are
travelling by yourself, or enjoy the sociablility of other
like minded travellers, these are the trips for you.
All prices include air fares from London.
Footloose can book these trips for
you, at no extra cost, and give you the benefit of our personal
advice and service. We can also organise different flights
and add-on excursions.
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