Northern Light (trip)

Northern Light

  • Auckland Airport, Auckland, New Zealand
  • Active & Adventure
New Zealand, Australia and Pacific

from $775* per person5 DaysOctober-April
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Flying Kiwi Adventure Tours 26 people max
If your journey begins in Auckland and your heading South then jump on. In less than a week you will get to see an amazing range of diversity, enjoy fantastic hikes (including the Tongariro) and see some great thermal wonders. Its the perfect way to cruise the North Island with plenty of beach action included.

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New Zealand, Australia and Pacific

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Itinerary

point 4: Depart Auckland at 10am. The
beautiful Coromandel Peninsula awaits us
so bring your swimming gear. Relax on
Cathedral Cove beach and , if the tide is
right, dig pools & bathe in the thermal
springs of Hot Water Beach. Optional sea
kayak around dramatic coastlines. Scenic
cycle rides around the beautiful coastal
region. We camp by the beach
tonight. B/D U

point 5: Drive or cycle to stunning Whiritoa
beach for a swim or forest walk amongst the
massive Pohutukawa trees. We continue to
Rotorua and its thermal wonders. Optional
activities like the head spinning Zorb,
Agroventures, or Luge or the relaxed
Polynesian Pools. Cycle ride from camp
around the lake nestled below the dormant
but dramatic Mount Tarawera. B/L/D

point 6: A relaxed start at lake side camp.
We visit Wai-O-Tapu thermal resort. Drive on
to the impressive Huka Falls. Walk or cycle
to the great lakeside setting of Taupo.
Optional skydiving, bungy. Mount Tongariro,
Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu dominate the
skyline as we journey along the shores of
one of the largest crater lakes in the world.
Wonderful camp in Turangi. B/D U

point 7: Chance to try one of the World’s
greatest one day walks - the “Tongariro
Alpine Crossing”. Alternatively, relax or
cycle in this beautiful area with an inspiring
mountain backdrop. After some serious
exploring we head to our accommodation
for recharging and refuelling. B/L/D U

point 8 We arrive in Wellington by 10am.
The capital offers café culture, good bars, the
celebrated Te Papa Museum and the
botanical gardens. If you fancy shopping
for souvenirs the capital is ideal. B

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