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New Zealand Multisport

22 Days
From CAD $8,399

Best Rate
Guarantee

Trip Type
Small Group

Activity Level
Average

Rating

(21 reviews)

Experience Overview

Travelling to New Zealand? Don't worry, you won't have to choose between the two islands. With all the activities available on each island, we'll keep things exciting but also give you some space to catch your breath — you're gonna need it. Across three weeks you can hike, kayak, and cycle across this diverse land. There's also time for boat cruises and local culture, just to be sure you don't miss out on anything.

Highlights

Cycle through the stunning Karangahake Gorge
Learn about traditional Maori artistry
Hike the Tongariro Crossing — one of the world's greatest one-day hikes
Jetboat along the Whanganui River
Cruise through Milford Sound
Hike on the Routeburn Track

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Trip Details

Product Code: 2658

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Basic

Transport: Private vehicle, jet boat, kayak, bicycle, boat, walking.

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: Active

Supplier Code: ONAM

Starts: Auckland, New Zealand

Finishes: Christchurch, New Zealand

Duration: 22 days

Departures: Guaranteed

Physical rating: Average

Includes

Activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef
All Blacks Experience
Cycle through Karangahake Gorge
Traditional hangi lunch
Tongariro Alpine Crossing hiking excursion (weather dependent)
Jet boat along Whanganui River
Free time in Rotorua
Abel Tasman National Park hike
Sea kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
Punakaiki pancake rocks visit
Seal colony stop
Okarito Lagoon walk
Full-day Routeburn Track hiking excursion
Fiordland National Park visit
Cruise through Milford Sound
Hike the Mt Cook area
Orientation walk in Christchurch
Free time in Franz Josef and Queenstown
Internal flight
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Hotels/hostels (19 nts), lodges (2 nts)

18 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, jet boat, kayak, bicycle, boat, walking.

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $8399 (CAD $382 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Auckland

Arrive to your hotel by 3pm today to jump straight into the action with an exclusive introduction to the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby union team. Experience the mighty Haka and then opt to grab dinner with your group.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Activity - Experience the mighty Haka and learn all about the history of the world famous All Black national rugby union team in this interactive experience. This private guided immersion will take you on a uniquely New Zealand journey.Accommodation - Oaks Auckland Hotel

Day 2: Auckland/Rotorua

Enjoy a morning cycle through the beautiful Karangahake Gorge, then travel on to the lakes region of Rotorua. En route to Rotorua visit The Redwoods.

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy beautiful scenery on this interesting ride through Karangahake Gorge that combines history, nature, and adventure all in one trip! Follow the historic Paeroa to Waihi rail line. Cycle old lines and through a tunnel along the river that runs through the gorge. Take it easy, if you wish – this trail is suitable for cyclists with little experience and offers lots to take in on the way. Please note that you may upgrade to an E-bike upgrade (subject to availability) at an additional cost of NZ $50. This can be arranged with the CEO on Day 1 of the trip at the welcome meeting.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 3: Rotorua

Enjoy a free morning in Rotorua, a town in a geothermal area with boiling mud and hotpools. Opt to go whitewater rafting, go hiking, or hit the spa. Later in the afternoon, visit the New Zealand Arts and Crafts Institute to speak to local Maori carvers and tuck into a delicious Hangi meal cooked underground.
This region of New Zealand is renowned for its geothermal qualities. Enjoy free time to experience the regions' geothermal wonders. Opt to go white water rafting or indulge in the therapeutic hot springs.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy free time in Rotorua to enjoy one of the many optional activities available in the area.Activity - Join your Maori guide for a tour of the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and speak with local carvers. After your exploration, experience a late lunch at a Hangi meal cooked in the ground using the steam from the geothermal activity.Accommodation - Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 4: Rotorua/Tongariro National Park

Start your day with the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, widely regarded as New Zealand's premier one-day trek. Traverse dramatic volcanic landscapes, pass shimmering emerald lakes, and marvel at breathtaking alpine views. After this incredible adventure, you'll head to a charming alpine village to relax and enjoy a well-earned dinner with your fellow travellers.
Mt Tongariro's rocky, dramatic landscapes make this day-long trek truly one of New Zealand's "Great Walks", passing emerald lakes and beautiful alpine scenery. Start early and collect supplies before heading out. The transfer will drop the group off at the beginning of the self-guided trek and collect everyone at the other end. After the trek, travel to a nearby alpine village for the night and enjoy a well earned dinner with your travel companions.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Today we conquer the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand's top-rated 1-day trek and spend time hiking an active volcano. Mt Tongariro's rocky, dramatic landscapes make this day-long trek truly one of New Zealand's "Great Walks", passing emerald lakes and beautiful alpine scenery.Accommodation - The Alpine Chalets

Day 5: Tongariro National Park/Whanganui National Park

Travel to Blue Duck Station, a working farm and conservation haven nestled on the edge of Whanganui National Park. Here, you'll learn about the station's inspiring efforts to protect local wildlife, including the endangered blue duck, while admiring the beauty of the Whanganui River. A guided bush safari will introduce you to the area's rich history, conservation work, and sustainable farming practices. End the day with a delicious dinner and a restful evening at this unique and rustic retreat.
Marvel at the Whanganui River - the third longest in New Zealand - as it flows out to the west coast of the North Island from Mt Tongariro. Learn about the region's natural history, conservation efforts for indigenous wildlife (including the endangered New Zealand blue duck) and Blue Duck Station's sustainable farming practices.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Embark on a bush safari to explore Blue Duck Station, stopping for a picnic lunch en route. Enjoy stunning views of Whanganui National Park, and learn about the region’s rich history and how they combine their conservation work with sustainable farming practices.Accommodation - Blue Duck Lodge

Day 6: Whanganui National Park

Embark on a day of exploration along the Whanganui River. Experience the thrill of a jet boat ride through the heart of the national park and discover historical Maori and European settlements.
During short walks or stops en route, learn about the region's history and local conservation efforts. Return to Blue Duck Station for another night of relaxation and connection with nature. Enjoy a delicious dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Have fun and hold on! Fulfill your need for speed travelling down the amazingly scenic Whanganui River by jet boat. Accommodation - Blue Duck Lodge

Day 7: Whanganui National Park/Waitomo District

Travel north to the small town of Waitomo, located near an extensive underground cave system. Enjoy a free afternoon, opt to explore the nearby caves, or explore the area on foot. Settle into your accommodation close by, and enjoy a final dinner together to say farewell to those finishing their tour in Auckland tomorrow.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Take part in one of the optional activities around Waitomo.Accommodation - Waitomo Chalets

Day 8: Waitomo to Christchurch via Auckland.

After an early start, visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and take a boat ride through this spectacular underground realm to see thousands of flickering glowworms light up in the dark. Travel north to Auckland and hop on a flight to the South Island. Meet the new members of the group and then explore Christchurch.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a peaceful boat ride through 30 million year old caverns covered with magical glowworms that are unique to New Zealand. Hundreds of thousands of these tiny creatures radiate luminescent light in underground caves carved by rivers and time. Take in more than 136 years of cultural and natural history on this unique excursion.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Bealey Quarter

Day 9: Christchurch/Kaikoura

Transfer north, along the scenic coastal road up to Kaikoura. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the area or take in an optional activity.
A free afternoon can be spent visiting a colony of Southern Fur seals, partaking in a peninsula walkway walk, or taking a scenic flight over the peninsula. Bird watchers will be pleased to know that big ocean birds such as albatrosses, petrels and shearwaters frequent the area.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Drive from Christchurch to KaikouraFree_time - A free afternoon can be spent visiting a colony of Southern Fur seals, or taking a scenic flight over the peninsula. Bird watchers will be pleased to know that big ocean birds such as albatrosses, petrels and shearwaters frequent the area.Accommodation - Dusky Lodge

Day 10: Kaikoura to Abel Tasman

Take in the scenery of the South Island while travelling to Marahau, situated right on the edge of the Abel Tasman National Park. Sample some local produce and wine as you travel through the renowned Marlborough wine region. Enjoy free time to explore upon arrival.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - The Barn Cabins & Camp

Day 11: Abel Tasman National Park/Marahau

Experience the stunning natural beauty of Abel Tasman National Park by boat, sea kayak and on foot. After a full day of exploring, reward your efforts with a well earned meal at one of Marahau local eateries.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Enjoy a scenic transfer via water taxi into the heart of Abel Tasman National Park.Activity - Explore the beauty of Abel Tasman National Park by foot.Activity - See Abel Tasman National Park at a pleasant pace by sea kayak. Take part in a safety briefing and preparation, then head out into the water to glide in and out of the bays and islets on the route to Marahau. Look for nesting seabirds and tiny islands, and enjoy amazing views along the way.Accommodation - The Barn Cabins & Camp

Day 12: Marahau/Lake Brunner

Enjoy the scenery of the mountainous coastal Westland region, and stop en route to see the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Stop by a viewing platform over a New Zealand fur seal colony at Cape Foulwind. Female seals will live in the same colony for the duration of their lives, whereas male seals move around more. The males visit the Cape Foulwind colony between late November and mid-January for mating season. All seasons offer plenty of activity to check out, from mating to the raising of baby pups and feeding out at sea.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Walk along a loop trail with informative signs detailing how the 'Pancake Rocks' were formed millions of years ago. When the trail reaches the coast, there are many lookouts for photo stops and beautiful views of the coast, the rocks and the blowholes found along the area.Accommodation - Hotel Lake Brunner

Day 13: Lake Brunner/Franz Josef

Transfer to Franz Josef, stopping for a walk at the wildlife mecca of Okarito Lagoon en route. Enjoy free time for optional activities such as hiking and checking out the stunning Franz Josef Glacier.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Walk through the wetlands of Okarito Lagoon, bordered by forest and surrounded by nature. Enjoy spectacular views all the way up to the mountains on a clear day. Take the time to soak in the scenery – the walk is a short climb up to a viewpoint that includes a variety of landscapes on the path through the estuary out through the wetlands.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Alpine Glacier Motel

Day 14: Franz Josef

A free day for optional activities. Options include a helicopter hike, a glacier valley walk, kayaking as well as the unique and stunning Franz Josef Glacier.

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - A variety of optional activities are available in the wildnerness around Franz Josef. Choices include a helicopter hike, glacier valley walk, quad biking as well as the unique and stunning Franz Josef Glacier.Accommodation - Alpine Glacier Motel

Day 15: Franz Josef/Wanaka

Transfer to Wanaka, where there are a variety of optional activities available. Opt to hiking or check out the giant maze and optical illusions of Puzzling World.

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Use free time to check out the optional activities around Wanaka. Accommodation - Wanaka Hotel

Day 16: Wanaka/Queenstown

Drive the winding route between Wanaka and Queenstown passing through picturesque wine country and the turquoise waters of the Kawarau River. Watch as the scenery shifts from vast open valleys to the hustle and bustle of the city, and get ready to enjoy a free afternoon in the "adventure capital of the world."
Enjoy a free afternoon to maximize time for all the optional activities in the area. Opt for a jet boat outing, bungee jumping, mountain biking, sky diving, or a vineyard tour. The options in this adventure capital are endless.

Opt to pre-book the "Queenstown Jet Boating" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy free time to try some of the challenging optional activities available in the “adventure capital of the world.”Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Day 17: Queenstown

Travel to the fjords of the South Island. Enjoy the stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound from the deck of a boat, then return to Queenstown for the night.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy the stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound from the deck of a boat. Recharge your camera and be ready to shoot stunning photos of waterfalls, mountains stretching up to the sky and down to the sea and then search for dolphins and seals. This place is any artist's dream!Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Day 18: Queenstown

Enjoy a full-day hiking excursion along the world renowned Routeburn Track, taking in the gorgeous mountains, valleys, waterfalls, and lakes surrounding the track.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head out for a day of hiking along the stunning Routeburn Track. Start on a gradual incline through a 130 million year old forest, with incredible views of snow capped mountains, cascading waterfalls, crystal clear streams, and alpine meadows. After enjoying a picnic lunch, continue on the forgotten paths of the Maori while travelling along their old 'Greenstone' trails. With incredible scenery and historical significance, this hike is not one to miss!Accommodation - Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Day 19: Queenstown/Twizel

Enjoy free time in Queenstown, before travelling on to the Aoraki/Mt Cook region.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a final morning in Queenstown, with time for optional activities.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - High Country Lodge Motel

Day 20: Twizel

Prepare for an action packed day! Start on two-wheels on a mountain biking excursion around the Aoraki/Mt Cook region. In the afternoon, discover stunning landscapes on foot.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hop on a bike and experience the beautiful scenery of New Zealand's Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail.Activity - Hike in the shadow of Mt Cook.Accommodation - High Country Lodge Motel

Day 21: Twizel/Christchurch

Travel back to Christchurch. Head out for an orientation drive with your CEO before enjoying a few hours to explore the city.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy a brief drive with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Free_time - Spend the evening exploring Christchurch during free time.Accommodation - Bealey Quarter

Day 22: Christchurch

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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Reviews

Katja R. - Traveled, November 2023

The combination of activities and the travel route are a perfect choice to get a feeling for the country

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023

Jordan H. - Traveled, November 2023

Great trip, great guide, great activities. Hotels and make-your-own breakfast might turn others off.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023

Jay S. - Traveled, December 2023

The New Zealand MultiSport was all it could be even though there were a number of optional adventures there was not time for and we had some cancelled due to weather (as G Adventures advised before we left home). I would love to see G Adventures offer a New Zealand MultiSport II that offers a similar type of very active travel but goes to places that MultiSport I did not. I bet our CEO James McNicol could put together such a tour and then G Adventures send the invite to all who haver done the first MultiSport tour!!!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023

Priscilla H. - Traveled, December 2023

Efficiency

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023

Susan V. - Traveled, November 2023

Different people have different likes and dislikes, even within the same / similar style of travel. I would tell my friend/ family member the pro',s and cons of this style of travel based on what I know of them.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023

Michelle W. - Traveled, November 2023

Good selection of activities

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023

Delores B. - Traveled, November 2023

Good value and range of activities offered.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023

Geert F. - Traveled, November 2023

De gids vond ik soms een beetje te enthousiast, soms bijna ergerlijk. Een minpuntjeis zeker het gebrek aan flexibiliteit in de planning. Er kan blijkbaar niet van afgeweken worden.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023

Sterai P. - Traveled, November 2023

The out door activities

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023

Michelle W. - Traveled, November 2023

Good selection of activities

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023

Rita B. - Traveled, November 2023

Great value for money. Got to see places would never go to. Love the small group and great guide.