10 DAY Pure Adrenalin ANGKCW-6

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1 10 DAY Pure Adrenalin ANGKCW-6 This tour visits: New Zealand The name says it all - feel Pure Adrenalin on this 10 day Topdeck trip of NZ's South Island between Wellington and Christchurch. Get your Kiwi kicks in Nelson, Abel Tasman National Park, Fox Glacier, Milford Sound and of course Queenstown, where you can bungy jump, mountain bike and jet boat your days away in this thrill-seeker's paradise. Enjoy the South Island's stunning scenery and adventure activities on Topdeck New Zealand's Pure Adrenalin The Bucket List More Inclusions Wine tasting in Marlborough Stay in Fox Glacier Adventure capital Queenstown Kiwi farm experience in Fairlie Kaikoura Peninsula and marine life Milford Sound experience by Nature Encounter Cruise Arrow River bike trails 9 breakfasts, 1 afternoon, 4 dinners 8 nights in hotels, motels and lodges & 1 night in a hostel Cook Strait ferry crossing Modern air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi Awesome Topdeck Trip Leader and Driver

2 Your Itinerary Day 1 Christchurch to Fox Glacier Take off like Frodo Baggins as we roll across the pastoral patchwork quilt that forms the Canterbury Plains and watch 50 shades of green melt into snow-topped peaks. Hang out in Hokitika for whitebait fritters and Pounamu (Jade) shopping, then take your best photography shot of NZ's two tallest mountain peaks reflected in Lake Matheson for the #picoftheday. Excited? You should be. -Lake Matheson Walk Meals: Dinner. -Every kiwi has at least one baby photo of themselves naked on a sheep skin. Don t ask Day 2 Fox Glacier to Queenstown Today's your chance to walk on water. Well, frozen glacial water to be precise. Scale a mountain in minutes to get amongst ethereal ice caves and formations. With barely enough time to let your heart rate slow, we journey back through the mountains past Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea. Feel your pulse start to quicken as we roll into Queenstown. -In Queenstown you can hire a hydro attack - a cross between a torpedo and a fighter jet, painted as a shark. Jump and dive to the point at which your heart cannot take it anymore. Day 3 Queenstown Here's some basic math: Queenstown has over 220 activities-you have two days. No rush. This lakeside city has adrenaline on tap and will match any adventure you had in mind and then throw a Fergburger (amazing Queenstown burger place) in there for good measure. Get your fix with bungy, a narrow canyon swing, Shotover Jet, or paragliding, hiking, horse riding and the skyline gondola. If you're bored here, there's something wrong. Need some time out? Head to the Kiwi Birdlife Park, soak in a Japanese onsen, or kick back with a local pinot. Meals: Breakfast, dinner. -In Queenstown you can hire a hydro attack - a cross between a torpedo and a fighter jet, painted as a shark. Jump and dive to the point at which your heart cannot take it anymore. Day 4 Queenstown Free day, take two. Jump off more stuff or chill out and let your pulse drop. Your call.

3 Day 5 Queenstown to Fiordland Instagram account meltdown warning! Today is going to chew through your memory cards with the Mirror Lakes, Hollyford Valley and Milford Sound. Sheer rock faces towering 1,200m above sea level, wildlife and waterfalls combine like an inch-thick chocolate ganache 100% pure mouth-watering decadence out on the sound. You probably won't see any woolly mammoths, but dolphins and fur seals? You can pretty much bet your snow boots on it. Steeped in Maori myth, this is a history and geology lesson rolled into one, minus the homework. -Milford Sound Nature Cruise -Fiordland National Park Walks -Remember Xena the Warrior Princess? Yep, she's kiwi too. Day 6 Fiordland to Lake Ohau Back in the heyday of Arrowtown, everyone was here for the gold. Recharge your batteries with venison burgers and a central Otago pinot noir in Arrowtown then zigzag across the five bridges that span the ever-changing Arrow River. Test your nerves on the suspension bridge then chill out by the crystal clear river waters while you catch your breath. Then cue relaxation and a chance to practice your stone-skimming skills in Lake Ohau. -Mountain Bike ride (13km/2hrs) along Arrow River Meals: Breakfast, dinner. -New Zealand is also the only country with hobbits printed on their currency. -And everyone in New Zealand knows at least one person who worked on the films.

4 Day 7 Lake Ohau to Christchurch Lap up Lake Pukaki under the shadow of Mt Cook. It's about as Kiwi as 'fush and chups' (fish and chips with a local accent). Then shift into sheep country, where these furry things outnumber humans 12:1. It makes sense that today includes the Church of the Good Shepherd, a monument to the faithful sheep dog and a chance to watch them in action on a Kiwi farm. Then on to Christchurch, which has recovered from the 2011 Earthquake and bounced back with new pop-up bars and a shopping precinct, with still more to come. -Mt Cook Village (weather dependant) -Scenic walks Meals: Breakfast, afternoon tea. -After the 2011 Christchurch earthquake there was a national shortage of Marmite sandwich spread that lasted over a year. The dilemma was named Marmageddon. -A pop-up mall project called Re:START was constructed from shipping containers over the destroyed pedestrian mall after the 2011 quake. Day 8 Christchurch to Nelson Make some marine mates and brace yourself for the triple threat of acrobatic sperm whales, orcas and humpbacks on a whale watching tour and melt over the cuteness of fur seals under the falls. Fancy some fish and chips? You're spoilt for choice in Kaikoura where Kai = Food and Koura = Crayfish. -Kaikoura Peninsula Walk -Ohau Point Seal colony -The One Ring featured in Lord of the Rings was crafted by Nelson jeweller Jens Hansen, who continues to grant the dreams of many a LOTR fan by selling replicas for purchase from his store. -"Sunny Nelson" as it is known, is New Zealand's sunniest city. -In 1870 Nelson played host to New Zealand's first recognised rugby game.

5 Day 9 Nelson Dense forest, snow capped mountains and acres of pinot noir grapes. Green, white and red no wonder Nelson has been referred to as the Naples of the southern hemisphere. Throw clay or wield a paintbrush in the creative artist hub. Skydive, kayak or take a hike through the mountains, forests and waters of Abel Tasman National Park. Or go treasure hunting in Nelson's galleries. Round out the day with a traditional Kiwi BBQ dinner catered by yours truly. Not bad, Nelson. Not bad. Meals: Breakfast, dinner. -The One Ring featured in Lord of the Rings was crafted by Nelson jeweller Jens Hansen, who continues to grant the dreams of many a LOTR fan by selling replicas for purchase from his store. -"Sunny Nelson" as it is known, is New Zealand's sunniest city. -In 1870 Nelson played host to New Zealand's first recognised rugby game. Day 10 Nelson to Wellington Wake up and fall straight into the arms of the world's best Sav Blanc for a private tasting in a family-owned vineyard. With postcardperfect vistas and 35,000 hectares under vines, it's a slice of heaven. Next up: a ferry through Marlborough Sounds and across the Cook Strait to the capital of New Zealand (no, it's not Auckland!). With more bars and restaurants per capita than New York, you won't be bored. -Cook Strait Ferry Crossing -Marlborough Wine tasting -In 2011 Sir Peter Jackson purchased the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car and can be regularly seen driving it around Wellington. He even gives kids a ride in the car for a donation to charity. O.kay. Accommodation You will use a variety of multi-share accommodation, which may include hotels, hostels, motels, cabins, an overnight boat and even a traditional Maori marae! The number of people in a room varies depending on the type of accommodation. To keep costs down accommodation is based on a four-share, same sex basis. The 'More Inclusions' section of this document details what type of accommodation is used for our overnight stops. If you are travelling with a friend and require twin or double accommodation, this is available at a small extra charge and can be requested at the time of booking. Optional Activities

6 On all trips we have arranged extra activities that we think will enhance your travel experience, but you have a choice as to whether or not you will participate. These are not included in the cost of your trip. They are usually organised on a group participation basis and should be taken into consideration when budgeting your spending money. None of the Optional Activities on your trip are operated by Topdeck, nor do they form part of your contract with Topdeck for your trip. Topdeck arranges the activity as an agent of the local supplier. Should you participate in any Optional Activities your contract will be with the local supplier and their conditions will apply. Please note: while we make every effort to keep these prices as accurate and up-to-date as possible, they are subject to change and in rare circumstances the actual price may vary slightly to what is published here. Fox Glacier Flying Fox Heli Hike NZ$384 Scenic Flight from NZ$210 Fox Trail Terminal Face Hike NZ$59 Queenstown Paragliding NZ$199 Hang gliding NZ$205 Shotover Jet NZ$135 Shotover Canyon Swing NZ$205 Shotover Canyon Fox NZ$165 Bungy Jump from NZ$195 LOTR 4x4 Tour from NZ$175 Skydive from NZ$299 Horse Trek from NZ$165 White Water Rafting NZ$219 Heli Rafting NZ$319 Wilderness Jet Safari NZ$299 Funyaks NZ$399 Kaikoura Swim with the Dolphins ToUR NZ$175 Whale Watching NZ$145 Due to the recent earthquake in New Zealand, we regrettably can no longer offer whale watching or swimming with the dolphins as an optional activity. Nelson/Abel Tasman Kayak, Seals & Cruise Tour NZ$139 Discoverer Day Trip NZ$76 Skydiving from NZ$249 Horse Trek from NZ$75 Quad Biking NZ$130

7 Meals Your included meals are detailed in the 'More Inclusions' section of this document. Breakfasts are included each day (except on the first morning). A typical breakfast consists of cereals with milk or yoghurt, bread, a range of spreads, and fruit juice, tea or coffee. It is rare to get a hot breakfast, though on some occasions it may be available. Included evening meals will be combination of those prepared by the Topdeck Road Crew, local restaurants and places in which we stay. If you have any dietary requirements we will make every effort to cater to your specific needs as long as you advise your travel agent or Topdeck Trip Consultant when you book. But please be aware that although we will do everything in our power to arrange it, we cannot guarantee that every restaurant we use will be able to cater to all dietary needs. We also cannot cater for tastes or dislikes, as most of our included evening meals feature a set menu. No Tip Necessary Your Topdeck crew never expect tips themselves and will not ask for any; that s not what friends do! We also know how much tipping can cost you. So go ahead, spoil yourself with the money you will save by travelling with Topdeck (just don t forget Mum s souvenir). Topdeck Travel App Our travel app has landed! With a range of awesome features including a Currency Converter, Budget Tracker, Check-In tool and Social Timeline you can plan your trip like a pro. Think of it like your very own Topdeck Trip Leader, always on call with the latest info, weather, maps and city guides to give you the trip of a lifetime, all in the palm of your hand. Please note: The Topdeck Travel App should only be downloaded once you have booked onto your trip. You will not be able to log in unless you have a Topdeck Booking Reference Number. Get it for iphone Get it for Android