Trip dossiers

Please see the trip dossiers for more specific information on each trip.

Far North dossier
Volcanoes and Rainforest dossier
Volcanic Plateau dossier
Secret South dossier
West Coast Wilderness dossier

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Obviously a lot of thought and planning has gone into your trips. I think you are doing a fabulous job! Vinay, India

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My best guided trip ever. Tamara, UK

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Woody Allen

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Thank you, thank you for pushing me up the mountains, into the kayak and down the cave. No one can belly-flop like a salmon up the waterfalls like me!
Kerrie, UK

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Trip Summary Table

 

The Far North – Lots of day hikes, one day kayaking, and 4 out of 5 nights camping.

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Start - Auckland Visitor Centre, corner Victoria and Federal Streets @ 8:00am Finish - Auckland 2:00pm

Length

5½ Days

Grade

B - easier

Departs

Fortnightly

Price

NZ$595

 
     

Volcanoes and Rainforest – A trip with three multi-day hikes (two or three days each). One day kayaking and a mix of camping, huts and other accommodation.

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Start - Auckland Visitor Centre, corner Victoria & Federal Streets @ 7:00am Finish - Wellington 7:00pm or Auckland 8.00pm

Length

10 Days

Grade

D - medium

Departs

Fortnightly

Price

NZ$1120

 
     

Volcanic Plateau - This is the perfect trip if you're short on time or you like a bit more comfort as the camping is optional. Catch the icons - Rotorua to Taupo & Tongariro National Park's volcanoes.

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Start - Auckland Visitor Centre, corner Victoria & Federal Streets @ 8:00am Finish - Auckland 7:00pm, or Wellington 7:00pm

Length

5 Days

Grade

D - easy/medium

Departs

Monthly

Price

NZ$595

 
     

West Coast Wilderness - A trip with three multi-day hikes (two or three days each), a day kayaking and a glacier walk. A mix of camping, huts and other accommodation.

Start - Nelson Visitor Centre, Corner Halifax & Trafalgar Streets @ 8:00am Finish - Queenstown 7:00pm

Length

10 days

Grade

D - medium

Departs

Fortnightly

Price

NZ$1120

 
     

Secret South - A trip with three multi-day hikes (two days each). One day kayaking and a mix of camping, huts and other accommodation.

Start - Queenstown Visitor Centre, corner Shotover & Camp Streets @ 8:00am Finish - Christchurch 7:00pm

Length

10 days

Grade

D - medium

Departs

Weekly

Price

NZ$1120

 

 

Above prices are subject to change without notice. All prices are in New Zealand dollars and include G.S.T.