Grand Adventurer (Finish Queenstown)

Grand Adventurer (Finish Queenstown)

North Island and South Island, including Auckland, Christchurch and Milford Sound

14 days

  • From $1585
  • $113/day

Secure your spot for just $200

Meals
Breakfast Count 11 Dinner Count 4
Transportation
n/a
Accommodation
Lodge, Hotel, Resort, Overnight Cruise

Optional Activities Round out your tour with any of these add on activities.

  • Queenstown
    • Nzone Skydiving 9,000 ft. NZ$245 / 12,000 ft. NZ$295 / 15,000 ft NZ$395

      Tandem skydive with a qualified jumpmaster from 9,000 ft. (2,743m) over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountain Range. Chance to upgrade to 12,000 ft. (3,657m) or 15,000 ft. (4,572m)

      NB: Video and/or photos additional cost of NZ$245.

      www.nzone.biz

    • Moonlight Stables Horse Riding NZ$89

      1.5 hour guided horse trek through Doonholme Farmland in the Wakatipu Basin. Any level of rider welcome but will only go as fast as the slowest member.

      www.moonlightcountry.co.nz

    • Shotover Jet NZ$99

      40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River. An icon adventure product in NZ with 360’s and fast corners etc.

      www.shotoverjet.co.nz

    • Shotover Rafting NZ$159

      Rafting on the Shotover River. 2 hrs

      www.rafting.co.nz

    • Twin Challenge NZ$259

      40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River, an icon adventure product in NZ with 360’s and fast corners etc., plus white water rafting (grade 3) on the Shotover River. 3 hours

      www.rafting.co.nz

    • Triple Challenge NZ$299

      40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River, an icon adventure product in NZ with 360’s and fast corners etc., plus white water rafting (grade 3) on the Shotover River plus 6 minute helicopter flight.

      www.rafting.co.nz

    • Thrillogy NZ$359

      All 3 AJ Hackett jumps – Kawarau Bridge, The Ledge & Nevis incl. T shirt.

      www.AJHackett.com

    • Skyline Restaurant NZ$65

      Includes large buffet meal, entertainment, gondola (cable car) ride to restaurant.

    • Kawarau Rafting NZ$159

      Rafting on the Kawarau River (grade 3). 2 hrs

      www.rafting.co.nz

    • Canyon Swing NZ$165

      Freefall from platform, 109m (360ft) above the Shotover River, then break into a cable controlled swing.

      www.canyonswing.co.nz

    • AJ Hackett Skyswing - The Ledge NZ$99

      Swing from the Ledge at the Skyline restaurant, Bobs Peak. 47m (158ft) jump but 400m (1320ft) above town.

      www.AJHackett.com

    • Aj Hackett Bungy - The Ledge NZ$139

      Bungy jump from the Ledge at the Skyline restaurant, Bobs Peak. 47m (158ft) jump but 400m (1320ft) above town. Incl. T shirt.

      www.AJHackett.com

    • Aj Hackett Bungy - Nevis NZ$209

      134m (440ft) bungy from a platform suspended across a river at Nevis Bluff. Incl. T shirt.

      www.AJHackett.com

    • Aj Hackett Bungy - Kawarau Bridge NZ$155

      The original bungy jump in Queenstown and often referred to as ‘the home of bungy’. 43m (142ft) jump incl. T shirt.

      www.AJHackett.com

    • Dart River Jet Boat Safari NZ$195

      30 km jet boat ride up the Dart River from Glenorchy into the Mt Aspiring National Park – locations for LOTR. Includes a short bush walk.

      www.dartriver.co.nz

    • Heliraft NZ$209

      Rafting on the Kawarau River (grade 3) and heli flight.

      www.rafting.co.nz

    • Group Photograph NZ$15

      In specially designed Queenstown souvinier folder. Photo taken by lakeside in warmer climes, at the Lodge during winter.

      www.queenstowngroupphotos.co.nz

    • Funyaks NZ$275

      Full day excursion into this beautiful untouched world, known as ‘Paradise’ and made famous in the LOTR trilogy. Jetboat in and canoe out at your leisure. Average standard of fitness required.

      www.dartriver.co.nz

    • 'Mad Dog' River Boarding NZ$129

      Swimming with wetsuit, helmet, flippers and ‘boogie board’ down the Kawarau River. Allow 3 hrs.

    • Fly By Wire NZ$145 (5min), NZ$95 (3min)

      Feel adrenalin flood your body as you release the tow, diving towards the valley floor at exhilarating speeds, before you rocket up the other side. Feed the control freak inside, where you’re firmly in the pilot’s seat.

    • Paradise Found Hike NZ$95

      Explore the majestic Mt Aspiring National Park, visit film locations from Lord of the Rings. Fully guided, half day.

    • Routeburn Trail Hike NZ$155

      A full day hike offering plenty of swing bridge crossings, lush beech forest, beautiful waterfalls and magnificent alpine scenery, in the Mt Aspiring National Park. Departs 8am.

  • Waitomo
  • Taupo
    • Rock'N'Ropes NZ$65

      Adventure ‘confidence’ course with series of trapezes, high wires, tight ropes etc. Allow 3 hours.

    • Parasailing NZ$89

      On Lake Taupo, winch system so you don’t get wet.

    • Contiki Huka Combo - Jet Boat & Scenic Flight NZ$169

      40 minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River to Huka Falls. Includes 360 degree turns plus 7 minute scenic helicopter flight.

    • Dinner / Party Cruise NZ$65

      Evening launch trip on Lake Taupo with the opportunity to fish, dine and karaoke. Approx. 4 hours (6pm – 10pm).

    • Huka Jet NZ$89

      30 minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River to Huka Falls. Includes 360 degree turns.

  • Rotorua
    • Rainbow Springs NZ$22

      Beautiful walk through native bush, aviaries and trout filled streams. Chance to see Kiwi and Tuatara.

    • Zorbing NZ$44

      Become a zorbonaut as you travel in a large transparent ball down a hillside, either on your own, with a friend (or two) or with a bucket of water. Prices range from $44 depending on dry, wet, multiple, with Zorb Pak / without etc. www.zorb.com

    • Skyline Gondola And Luge Rides NZ$32

      Skyline cable car and 2 included rides on the worlds first commercial luging track.

    • Hangi And Concert NZ$49

      Traditional Maori feast and cultural performance at the Lake Plaza Hotel in Rotorua. Duration 2 hours.

    • Te Puia NZ$35

      Enter the world of the Maori at the epicentre of native culture in NZ, and discover what makes this area and it’s people unique. www.tepuia.com

  • Wellington
    • Optional Dinner NZ$27

      At ‘Blend’ restaurant and bar. Lively, funky venue for dining and socialising with ‘special’ Contiki menu and welcome drink.

    • Seal Coast Safaris NZ$75

      Eco-touring in a 4WD vehicle along DOC (Department of Conservation) coast line, viewing unusual rock formations, seal colonies and other native bird and animal life. Duration 2 hours.

    • Wellington Rover 'Hop on / hop off' NZ$40/ 'Rover Ring Tour NZ$150

      An extended Wellington sightseeing tour with the opportunity to ‘hop on / hop off’ along the way. Or you can also book the ‘Rover Rings Tour’ which is an all day tour to LOTR locations incl. lunch.

    • Kapiti Quad Bikes NZ$125

      Hotel pick up, than along the Kapiti Coast to rugged bushland for an hour and a half long quad bike experience in the bush. Includes morning / a’noon tea.

    • Wairarapr Wine Trail NZ$129

      A full day excursion from Wellington by taxi, coach and train to Martinborough and Wairarapa ‘wine country’. Includes hotel pick ups / drop offs, lunch, afternoon tea and, of course, some sampling.

  • Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
  • Fox Glacier
    • Hukawai Ice Climbing Centre NZ$85

      Try your hand at something you don’t get to do every day, and that’s climbing a 10m high ice wall! www.hukawai.co.nz