Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this tour start?
All details will be sent in your predeparture pack
Where does this tour end?
Tours that start in Auckland end in Christchurch CBD or Haka Lodge, depending on preference. Tours that start in Christchurch end in Auckland - at YHA International, 5 Turner St - but you can ask your guide to drop you elsewhere in the city.
How many additional activities would you recommend booking for this tour?
There is no rule to this – some people will choose lots, others will be content with the tour itself and the free or low cost activities that your tour guide will find for you along the road. For the 16 day tour we would suggest no more than one activity per location, with the exception of Rotorua, Taupo, Queenstown and Franz Josef - all places where two activities can be fitted in. Sometimes you can even fit three into Queenstown!
What are the best activities for this tour?
Everyone has their own favourites, but in general we find that these are the most popular:
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Skydiving - Taupo
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Nevis - Queenstown
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Canyoning - Auckland
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Black Water Rafting - Waitomo
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Rafting - Rotorua
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Dolphin Swim - Kaikoura
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Glacier Hike - Franz Josef
Check our blog for more ideas
Does it make a difference whether I go from Auckland or Christchurch?
No. The tour inclusions are exactly the same and you get to see all the same places. We offer both options so that we do not have to relocate our vehicle after every tour.