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Day 1
Auckland Arrival
Land in Auckland. Sky Tower sunset. Viaduct Harbour dinner with Waitemata views.
Overview
About this package
Ten days of pure adrenaline and awe through the world's most dramatic landscapes. Peer into Milford Sound's sheer cliff faces from a kayak, walk across Franz Josef Glacier, tumble into a void above Queenstown on the world's first commercial bungee jump, and find yourself speechless inside Waitomo's glowworm cathedral. Finish with a hobbit hole in the green Shire of Matamata. New Zealand rewards the brave.
Milford Sound Cruise & KayakQueenstown Bungee JumpingHobbiton Movie SetWaitomo Glowworm CavesFranz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
Adventure travelActive itinerariesSmall groups
Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
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Day 2
Waitomo & Hobbiton
Glowworm boat ride through Waitomo caves. Afternoon at the Shire — Bag End, The Green Dragon.
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Day 3
Rotorua Geothermal
Wai-O-Tapu thermal wonderland. Polynesian spa. Traditional Māori hāngī feast.
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Day 4
Fly South to Queenstown
Flight to Queenstown. Lake Wakatipu cruise. Scenic Gondola dinner above the Remarkables.
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Day 5
Queenstown Adventure Day
Bungee jump, jetboat, or skydive — your pick. Evening wine and pinot noir in Arrowtown.
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Day 6
Milford Sound
Drive through dramatic Fiordland. Full-day cruise on the Sound. Optional overnight boat.
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Day 7
Franz Josef Glacier
Drive north. Helicopter to Franz Josef Glacier surface for an epic ice hike.
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Day 8
West Coast Pancake Rocks
Wild Tasman coast, Punakaiki blowhole, seal colony. Arrive Nelson.
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Day 9
Abel Tasman Coast
Water taxi into Abel Tasman National Park. Golden sand beaches. Sea kayaking.
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Day 10
Departure
Flight from Nelson or Christchurch for international connections.
Gallery
New Zealand: Edge of Adventure, in frame
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Auckland–Queenstown internal flight
- 9 nights accommodation (lodges + boutique hotels)
- Daily breakfast
- Milford Sound cruise
- Waitomo cave tour
Not Included
- International flights
- NZ ETA ($12)
- Bungee & adventure activities (bookable locally)
- Dinners
Best Time to Travel
November to April (Southern Hemisphere summer)
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the New Zealand: Edge of Adventure trip?
10 days, 9 nights.
When is the best time to go on the New Zealand: Edge of Adventure trip?
November to April (Southern Hemisphere summer)
What's included in the New Zealand: Edge of Adventure package?
Auckland–Queenstown internal flight; 9 nights accommodation (lodges + boutique hotels); Daily breakfast; Milford Sound cruise; Waitomo cave tour
What's not included in the New Zealand: Edge of Adventure package?
International flights; NZ ETA ($12); Bungee & adventure activities (bookable locally); Dinners
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