Explore Auckland And Queenstown In 7 Days

For a snapshot of New Zealand, visit two of the country’s most exciting destinations on board Fire ‘N’ Ice with Contiki. The tour company’s newest New Zealand trip heads to Auckland on the North Island and Queenstown on the South Island, with an easy morning flight in between so you can enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city and then delve deep into the action of the adventure capital of the world.

With three nights in Auckland, you, your Contiki team and fellow travellers can explore the city in free time with shops, bars, restaurants, museums, gardens and galleries. You’ll also get to enjoy the city’s natural surroundings with a trip to Waiheke Island, where you’ll take a tour of the wineries, stroll the beautiful beaches and relax into island life. From the sands of Waiheke to the height of the city, you’ll get the chance to see Auckland from a different perspective with a view from the Sky Tower before dinner, and the try out your culinary skills with a ConKiwiana cooking experience the next day. During your free time in Auckland, you can add activities onto your trip, including a bunjy jump, a bridge climb, America’s Cup sailing and a visit to Kelly Tarlton’s Sealife Aquarium.

After a two-hour flight from Auckland to Queenstown, you enter a world of adventure on day four. Your first experience of such is with a ride on the Shotover Jet, an exhilarating journey along the Shotover River, through the canyons at 700hp and even 360-degree spins! When the adrenaline’s worn off and you start to feel hungry, it’s time to try a famous gourmet Fergburger, before heading inside Minus 5 Ice Bar for a taste of Queenstown’s nightlife.

Days five and six in Queenstown are yours to do with as you wish, and with a multitude of things to do, your days will be full of add-on activities, no doubt. Take it easy and relax beside the stunning Wakatipu Lake or take a stroll through town and pop into the little shops for a purchase or two. Turn the volume up and experience an ultimate adventure activity with AJ Hackett. Located right here in Queenstown, you have the option to bunjy jump in three different locations. You could also take on the sky swing or canyon swing, and skydive towards earth from 15,000ft. In winter, you can add skiing onto your trip. On day seven, you have to say goodbye to your Contiki team and new friends after a farewell breakfast.

On this seven-day Fire ‘N’ Ice trip with Contiki, you can enjoy three nights in a hotel and three nights in a lodge, sharing with some of your new Contiki buddies. You’ll also get to travel in comfort on board the famous air-conditioned Contiki coach, by plane between Auckland and Queenstown, and you’ll be provided with 10 meals in total (but you can eat more often if you want to, obviously). So whether you want to explore the cities or experience jaw-dropping activities, you can be rest assured that everything else is sorted!

Fire ‘N’ Ice and many more New Zealand tours are available with Contiki Holidays from 3-25 days. Whether you’ve got a few days or a few weeks to travel, and you’re looking to experience New Zealand and make new friends along the way, Contiki is perfect for you. Give them a call on 1300-188-635, head to Contiki.com or visit your local travel agent.