Neuseeland : 12 Tage Adventure-Trip Journeys: Kulturreise durch Neuseeland Erlebnisrundreise in internationaler Gruppe

Immerse yourself in New Zealand’s stunning landscapes and multicultural heritage, travelling by plane, train, van, and boat through the North and South Islands. Discover magnificent fjords, ethereal glowworm caves, and snowcapped peaks; visit picturesque vineyards, explore vibrant cities and get to know „The Land of the Long White Cloud“.

• Sample wine with local experts on Waiheke Island

• Experience the geothermal mysteries of Rotorua

• Glide along the TranzAlpine railway

• Experience farm life in New Zealand with a sheep herding and shearing demonstration

• Witness the stars in the protected International Dark Sky in Lake Tekapo

• Cruise through Fiordland National Park searching for wildlife and waterfalls

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG: wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

1. Tag: Auckland

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich.

Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Unterkunft: CityLife Auckland

Optionaler Ausflug:
Segeln in Auckland: America’s Cup Experience (Vor dem Trip) (**)

2. Tag: Auckland

Befahre den Hauraki Gulf Marine Park mit einem Forschungsboot. In enger Zusammenarbeit mit der Naturschutzbehörde und lokalen Universitäten verbindet die Crew aus Biologen und Umweltschützern die Ausflüge zu Walen, Delfinen und Seevögeln mit wichtiger Meeresforschung. Nach unserer Bootsfahrt kannst du im Einzelgespräch mit Mitgliedern unserer erfahrenen Crew mehr über die Meeresbewohner und Naturschutzbemühungen erfahren. Nachmittag zur freien Verfügung, um die Stadt zu erkunden. (F)

Event: Orientierungs-Spaziergang (0.5h)
Event: Weingüter auf Waiheke Island (3.5h)
Unterkunft: CityLife Auckland

Optionaler Ausflug:
Besuch des Maritime Museums (**)

3. Tag: Auckland / Rotorua

Fahrt nach Rotorua mit Ausflug in die Waitomo Caves. Hier machen wir eine Bootsfahrt durch die Höhle, die von Tausende von flackernden Glühwürmchen an den Wänden erhellt wird.

Besuche heute Abend das Maori-Dorf Tamaki und genieße einen privaten Empfang bei einem „Kaumatua“ (ein Ältester in der Maori-Gesellschaft). Danach erwartet dich eine extravagante Darbietung lokaler Mythen und Legenden im Rahmen eines Abendessens mit traditionellen Hangi-Gerichten. (F)

Transport: Auckland – Rotorua (7.0h)
Event: Höhlenausflug in die Waitomo Caves (2.5h)
Unterkunft: Millennium Rotorua

4. Tag: Rotorua

Begin your full-day excursion with a walk through the 800-year-old podocarp trees in Whirinaki Rainforest, learning the history of the forest and spotting endemic birds and medicinal plants. Then head to the Maori-owned Kohutapu Lodge, our base for exploring New Zealand’s indigenous culture. Watch as a hangi lunch is prepared the traditional way–buried in an underground pit-and enjoy the resulting feast with your Maori hosts. After lunch see ancient rock carvings and learn about their spiritual significance to the Maori people, both past and present. Return to Rotorua for an optional evening meal or a well-deserved soak in the hot springs. (F) (M)

Event: A day at Kohutapu
Unterkunft: Millennium Rotorua

Optionaler Ausflug:
Heiße Quellen (**)

5. Tag: Rotorua / Christchurch

This morning, spend some time learning about New Zealand’s most iconic species-the kiwi. Enjoy a private tour at the National Kiwi Hatchery with an expert guide and learn how the chicks are reared and cared for in this incredible conservation effort protecting the endangered kiwi. In the afternoon, catch a flight to Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island. (F)

Event: The National Kiwi Hatchery
Transport: Rotorua – Christchurch (1.0h)
Event: Orientierungs-Spaziergang (0.5h)
Unterkunft: Distinction Christchurch Hotel

6. Tag: Christchurch

Board the TranzAlpine train-one of the world’s most scenic rail routes-for a breathtaking journey through verdant plains, beech forests, and majestic, misty mountains. Disembark at Arthur’s Pass-the highest pass in the Southern Alps – and choose to grab a coffee and spend some time exploring this alpine area. Descend into the Canterbury Plains to visit a working sheep farm. On arrival, dig into a bbq lunch prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Then spend the afternoon with the sheepdogs learning about how the dogs work in tandem with their human owners to care for the farm. Watch a sheep shearing demonstration and hear from the farmers about the their life and work in this fascinating industry. Return to Christchurch later in the afternoon, with time to explore on your own and take dinner at your leisure. (F) (M)

Event: TransAlpine Train
Event: Sheep Shearing Experience
Unterkunft: Distinction Christchurch Hotel

7. Tag: Christchurch / Lake Tekapo

Enjoy a morning at leisure in Christchurch. Choose to ride the Gondola for incredible sweeping views, or stroll the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. In the afternoon, head west to Tekapo at the base of Aoraki/Mt Cook. This evening after dinner, join local experts for an exclusive astronomy experience in one of the worlds official Dark Sky Parks in Tekapo. Expect breathtaking perspectives of the stars, planets, and distant galaxies. You’ll have the rare opportunity to capture stunning celestial images with expert guidance, while experienced guides take you on a journey through the Southern Skies. (F)

Freizeit: Christchurch
Transport: Christchurch – Lake Tekapo (3.0h)
Event: Tekapo Dark Sky Experience
Unterkunft: Woolshed Suites

Optionale Ausflüge:
Christchurch Gondola Ride (**)
Christchurch Botanic Gardens (**)

8. Tag: Lake Tekapo

Set off this morning for the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. Sir Edmund Hillary, New Zealand’s most famous explorer, made some of his very first ascents here at the south face of Aoraki/Mt Cook which set the foundation for his world-changing summit of Everest with Tenzing Norgay in 1953. In a July 1954 issue of National Geographic Hillary was quoted as saying „We are there. Nothing above us, a world below.“ Spend time at the visitor centre that honors Sir Edmund Hillary and his achievements in the exploration of so many fascinating parts of the planet. Later in the afternoon, embark on your own explorations with a guided trek along the Kea Point track. This 1.8 mile trail offers views to Mount Sefton, Hooker Valley, Mueller Glacier Lake and Aoraki/Mt Cook. (F)

Event: Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Event: Aoraki/ Mt Cook Kea Point Trek (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Woolshed Suites

9. Tag: Lake Tekapo / Queenstown

Set off this morning heading further west towards Wanaka. Enjoy some free exploration time in Wanaka and grab some lunch at leisure. This afternoon, join your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) for a brief orientation of Arrowtown before enjoying some time to explore this historic mining town. Choose to go on a walking tour starting at the Lakes District Museum. Then stroll around the historic miner’s cottages, old churches, and explore the Chinese Settlement to learn about the gold mining past that shaped Arrowtown. In late afternoon, head to Queenstown and enjoy dinner at leisure. (F)

Transport: Lake Tekapo – Wanaka
Freizeit: Wanaka
Transport: Wanaka – Arrowtown
Freizeit: Arrowtown
Transport: Arrowtown – Queenstown
Unterkunft: Novotel Queenstown Hotel

10. Tag: Queenstown

Discover the glacially carved wilderness of Fiordland National Park on a cruise. Glide past shimmering waterfalls and towering cliffs, and look out for bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, and little blue penguins with our naturalist guides. Travel back to shore, head to Queenstown for the night. (F) (M)

Transport: Queenstown – Fiordland National Park (3.0h)
Event: Fiordland National Park Wilderness Cruise
Transport: Fiordland National Park – Queenstown (3.0h)
Unterkunft: Novotel Queenstown Hotel

11. Tag: Queenstown

Enjoy a day at leisure in Queenstown to explore the myriad things that make this southern city so famous. Choose to cruise lake Wakatipu on a historic steamer; experience a thrilling jet boat ride; or visit a local winery to sample the region’s award-winning vintages. Choose to join your CEO and fellow travelers for a delicious farewell dinner on this final evening in New Zealand. (F)

Freizeit: Queenstown
Unterkunft: Novotel Queenstown Hotel

Optionale Ausflüge:
Weinberg-Tour (**)
Jetbootfahren auf dem Shotover River (**)
Gondelbahnfahrt (**)
Earnslaw Dampfschifffahrt (**)

12. Tag: Queenstown

Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich. (F)

Event: Tag der Abreise

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(**) Von G Adventures organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen)

Leistungen:

Dein Journeys-Highlight-Moment: A day at Kohutapu, Rotorua
Dein Journeys-Highlight-Moment: Sheep Shearing Experience, Canterbury Plains
Dein Journeys-Highlight-Moment: Tekapo Dark Sky Experience, Lake Tekapo. Waiheke Island Wineries. Waitomo Caves tour. Kohutapu Local Maori Community Initiative. Guided tour of the Kiwi Hatchery. Scenic TranzAlpine train. Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. Aoraki Mount Cook Kea Point Trek. Free time in Wanaka and Arrowtown. Wilderness day cruise in Fiordland National Park. Free time in Queenstown. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Unterbringung: Hotels (11 Nächte)
Transport: Privatfahrzeug, Flugzeug, Zug, Boot, zu Fuß.
Mahlzeiten: 11 Frühstück, 3 Mittagessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

13.07.2025 -27.12.2026 EUR 2419

Gruppengröße: Sample wine with local experts on Waiheke Island, experience the geothermal mysteries of Rotorua, glide along the TranzAlpine railway, experience farm life in New Zealand with a sheep herding and shearing demonstration, witness the stars in the protected International Dark Sky in Lake Tekapo, cruise through Fiordland National Park searching for wildlife and waterfalls.