Grand Traverse - Auckland to Christchurch / Queenstown

Product Details

Two islands, one way, one hell of a trip! This is a one way adventure for those who have a little less time but still want to see the highlights of both islands on this one-way, south facing mission. This trip starts in Auckland and heads south from there. For the majority of people Queenstown is the end of the road but if you want, for a little extra we'll organise transport back to Christchurch or Auckland.

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Why Buy this?

If you want to see the best of both magnificent islands but only have a couple of weeks then this trip is perfect. The trip enjoys New Zealand’s finest natural wonders from dramatic snow capped Mount Cook to the thermal pools of Rotorua. There is an excellent range of optional hikes, cycle rides and activities. You will stay in stunning locations by mountains, lakes, seas and beaches and have time to explore them by foot, bike, bus, kayak, Zorb and more.

Your itinerary

What you get

• Great hike and bike ride options everyday
• Beaches of Coromandel
• Thermal mud pools
• Take in the Marlborough Sounds
• Explore infamous Mount Cook
• Visits to numerous National Parks
• Take in breathtaking Milford Sound
• Natural beauty of Kaikoura with whales and dolphins
• See real Lord of the Rings country
• Immerse yourself in cultural and historical treasure
• Free use of sports gear on board
  (bodyboards, soccer balls, cricket sets, books to read and more)

Many other optional activities such as dolphin swimming, sailing, sea kayaking, sandboarding, Tongariro Crossing, whale watching, skydiving, rafting, cruising the Milford Sound, Routeburn Track, bungy jumping, paragliding, glacier hiking, and if you have the energy... much, much more. and that’s just a taster....there’s guaranteed to be much, much more.

What you don’t get

• Bikes available for hire or bring your own for a small fee
• Tent and sleeping bags available for hire (or bring your own)
• Flight to New Zealand
• Visa for New Zealand
• Travel insurance
• Optional activities are an extra cost (dolphin swimming etc)
• Backpacks and kit

How it works

Book a trip or contact us if you have any questions and we can help with all the arrangements. Once you have booked your trip you are free to change your departure dates (subject to availability and a small admin fee). Many people enjoy it so much they decide to extend their trip once on board and you can do this for a small admin fee. You can also leave the bus and join the next one that passes through (subject to availability). Passes are valid for 2 years so you can take plenty of time out in a few locations if you choose.

Cancellations and refunds

If for any reason it is necessary to cancel a reservation, the following will apply:

• Cancellations more than six weeks before departure: loss of 30% of all payments made
• Cancellations between two and six weeks of departure: loss of 50% of full payments made
• Cancellations within two weeks of departure: full loss of payments made

You can transfer to another trip at any time if a place is available. A transfer fee of $25 applies. After such a transfer any cancellation will result in forfeiture of full payments made. We recommend you take out travel insurance covering medical expenses, personal accident, cancellation and personal property.

Cost Details

Food and accommodation kitty: NZ$768

Duration Details

Minimum time to complete this trip: 27 days
Maximum time to complete this trip: 24 months (the only operator offering this)
Recommended time to complete this trip: 27-36 days