New Zealand Family Multi-Adventure Tour - Older Teens & 20s
North Island Adventure: Auckland to Hawke's Bay
From $5,899 - $6,449 pp dbl. occ. | 8 days / 7 nights
(+$990 to $1,540 for sgl. occ.)
Every moment indoors is a missed opportunity. You're in New Zealand, after all. Isn't there a waterfall to swim under? Or a coastal scene to admire? This is why kayaks were invented. And basking in the South Pacific. What about bungee jumping? OK, maybe not. But you could. Follow it all up with a glass of local wine. Done and done. Enjoy New Zealand.
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New Zealand
Start Auckland / End Napier

Highlights
- Hike past prehistoric-looking giant tree ferns and hanging vines to a secluded valley with our Kiwi guide
- Bike through beautiful Hawke's Bay, where some of New Zealand's best and most famous wines are produced
- Discover the splendor of Cathedral Cove's sculpted sandstone forms and gorgeous beaches by kayak
- Witness steaming lakes and slide into a calming hot pool for a naturally geothermic form of relaxation
New Zealand
Start Auckland / End Napier

Itinerary
Days
1-2
Start your hike past giant tree ferns and hanging vines to a secret valley on the Coromandel Peninsula with our Kiwi guide | Enjoy a spectacular vista across the native bush and out to the Pacific as you climb to Pumpkin Hill | Kayak in Cathedral Cove, where sandstone formations, beaches and bright-blue waters await | Put your feet up at a laid-back chalet tucked into the thick forest canopy.
Day
3
Explore ancient customs with our longtime Maori friends at a traditional Polynesian gathering place | In the lush Karangahake Gorge, cross suspension bridges and discover an old gold-mining tunnel before cooling off under a waterfall | Visit Rotorua, where steaming lakes, boiling mud pools and soothing naturally heated baths create a living breathing landscape.
Days
4-6
Geysers, thermal springs, colorful silica terraces and percolating mud pots abound at Waiotapu | Bike along rolling pastures to the Paeroa Range's white cliffs | The Waikite Hot Pools invite a rejuvenating dip | Take in views of Lake Taupo, the largest freshwater lake in Australasia | Shoot the rapids on an exciting white-water rafting adventure down the Tongariro River | Amble along a pathway leading to an overlook of the thunderous Huka Falls | If you're feeling fearless, now's your chance to bungee jump over the Waikato River | Cruise on two wheels alongside rolling fertile pastureland.
Days
7-8
Pedal through Hawke's Bay, a wine region known for its Cabernet, and stop for tastings under the shade of pines and oaks | Relax at Mangapapa Hotel, a country mansion you won't want to leave | The 360-degree views of ocean and countryside from Te Mata Peak make our last hike extra thrilling.
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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F Family Dates - Older Teens & 20s
2019 December
2020 December
Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from a large selection of dates for your group of 8 or more. Call us for date availability. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or if your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you.
Private Trip Pricing
- 10 or more Guests: from $5,899 pp dbl occ
- 9 Guests: from $6,399 pp dbl occ
- 8 Guests: from $6,599 pp dbl occ
- 2-7 Guests: Give us a call or reach out here!
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F Family Tours - Older Teens & 20s
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