Coastal Path - Overland Trip

Accommodation

We use different forms of accommodation on our tours: Hostels, Lodges, Farm stays and Camping. This allows us to get the most out of the areas we travel. There are opportunities to upgrade to \'chalets\' in some camp grounds when available. These upgrades are booked en-route and are payable on confirmation. All accommodation is based on twin share unless circumstances dictate a change in room configuration.

Kitty Notes

In addition to the tour price there is a Local Tour Payment, which is paid to your Tour Leader at the beginning of each tour - in NZ$ cash only. This is part of your overall tour cost and is used to cover three meals a day whilst camping and accommodation as per itinerary on tour.
Please refer to our website for a full list of optional excursions.

Itineraries (Wellington - Auckland)

COASTAL PATH
5 Days Wellington to Auckland
Price: GBP£270 + NZD$165 LTP

WHAT\'S INCLUDED
Accommodation: Hotels – Camping - Farm stays – lodges
Camping equipment: 3 person dome tents + sleeping mattresses
Meals: All meals while camping, most other breakfasts and some lunches
Transport: Overland Vehicle
Staff: Tour Leader / Driver + Local Guides
Mountain Bikes
On board library

\'Bridge to Nowhere\' tour

HIGHLIGHTS:
Wellington - Rangitikei - Pipiriki - Wanagnui River jet boat - Bridge to Nowhere - National Park - Waitomo Caves - Auckland

ITINERARY NOTES
Day 1: Wellington to Rangitikei:
From Wellington we travel north to the Rangitikei region. After passing through Taihape (the home of The World Gumboot Throwing Festival..) we carry onto a remote farmstay on the Rangitikei River. The Lodge is set in amazing countryside with million dollar views of the magnificent Rangitikei River; and with the Ruahines towering above the retreat, it is the perfect place to spend a very peaceful night. Spend the afternoon by the pool , fishing for trout in the river, taking a bush walk or even playing country style mini-golf.

Day 2: Taihape to Ohakune:
This morning you have the option to take a gentle raft trip up the crystal clear waters of the Rangitikei River to the Mokai Canyon where you can take a chair lift to the top of the bungy bridge and opt for either a Bridge Swing or a Flying Fox ride. Otherwise, jump in the truck and drink coffee in the Canyon cafe and watch your fellow travellers swing through the 80 metre deep canyon! From here we continue to Ohakune near the southern edge of the Tongariro National Park. Ohakune is our base for the next two nights.

Day 3: Ohakune to Pipiriki to Ohakune:
We travel to the tiny village of Pipiriki to take a jet boat ride to the \'Bridge to No-where. You will have a guided jet boat tour of the majestic Wanganui River and it\'s fern-clad gorges and then come to the Mangapurua Landing. This is the gateway to the \'Bridge to Nowhere\' in \'The Valley of Abandoned Dreams\' which you arrive at after an easy 40 minute walk through native bush. After lunch, you jump in your canoes and paddle back to Pipiriki. Simply relax and take in the tranquil and majestic river. Back in Ohakune for the night.

Day 4: Ohakune to Waitomo via National Park:
We travel through the National Park back in the Waikato region; one of New Zealand\'s richest agricultural areas, with its green rolling hills and the largest river in the country snaking its way north. Waitomo (\'wai\' water and \'tomo\' hole) with its underground world of limestone caves is one of the regions biggest attractions. There are over 360 recorded caves in the area with the longest one being over 14km long. You can visit the Glow worm caves - a galaxy of luminous larvae which is well worth the effort. If you do not wish to visit the Glow Worms, you can always opt for the famous Black Water Rafting or other caving activities.

Day 5: Waitomo to Auckland
From Waitomo we head North through the mighty Waikato and over the Bombay Hills before arriving in Auckland where this tour comes to an end.