New Zealand adventure

Autumn in New Zealand: glowworm caves, a volcanic alpine crossing, jet boats and bungy in Queenstown, and a cruise through Milford Sound. Golden Arrowtown to finish.

Day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive Auckland

   Met at arrivals. Sky Tower at sunset and a harbour walk.

2. Day 2

   Waitomo to Rotorua

   Boat ride through the Waitomo glowworm caves, then on to Rotorua and an evening Māori cultural experience with a hāngī dinner.

3. Day 3

   Rotorua thrills

   Geothermal valleys in the morning; mountain biking in the Redwoods or the Skyline luge in the afternoon.

4. Day 4

   Tongariro Alpine Crossing

   New Zealand's best day hike across volcanic craters and emerald lakes, weather permitting, with a shorter walk for anyone who prefers it.

5. Day 5

   Fly to Queenstown

   Domestic flight south. Skyline gondola and luge above Lake Wakatipu.

6. Day 6

   Jet boat and bungy

   Shotover River jet boat for everyone; the Kawarau Bridge bungy for the brave.

7. Day 7

   Milford Sound

   Scenic drive into Fiordland and a cruise beneath the waterfalls, with an optional sea-kayak.

8. Day 8

   Your adventure day

   Choose a tandem skydive, canyon swing or a gentle lakeside cycle to Frankton.

9. Day 9

   Arrowtown in autumn

   The old gold-mining town at its April best, with its trees turning gold. Farewell dinner.

10. Day 10

    Fly home

    Airport transfer with assisted check-in.

What's included

Good to know: Tongariro and Milford Sound depend on the weather; we keep a spare half-day and an alternative for each.

Every itinerary can be adjusted for your group's pace, food and mobility. Activities run with licensed operators, weather permitting.