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Our tours include the following: > Transport > accommodation BREAKFAST a few not to be > > missed activities! Having Burto as the tour guide was a real experience. This guy is passionate kiwi awesome, never been on a tour like it before. Haka tours provide

> so many opportunities to enjoy so many activities, its up to you tour manager as to how extreme you want your experience to be. So often we stopped to look at special places, like the pool in the hill where we Best of all, you can plan and manage all aspects of your tour through our website or found dozens of baby seals frolicking in a secret nursery. All in all, travel agent including up-grading your accommodation, adding optional tour extensions a great experience, highly recommended. with the Bay of Islands and Milford Sound and a whole range of awesome activities! John, Australia 6 4 GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WHILE IN QUEENSTOWN > WITH ALL OF THE MAJOR FILMING > OPT FOR A DAY TRIP TO CUSTOMISE LOCATIONS IN THE “LORD OF THE MILFORD SOUND WITH YOUR ADVENTURE RINGS” AND “THE HOBBIT” A SCENIC CRUISE KAYAK OVER A GLACIAL LAKE WALK ON GLACIERS AND > IN FRANZ JOSEF, PAST ANCIENT > STUNNING BLUE ICE IN WE DON’T BELIEVE IN INCLUDING A WHOLE BUNCH OF RAINFORESTS, THE OKARITO KIWI FRANZ JOSEF ACTIVITIES THAT YOU MAY OR MAY NOT LIKE – WHY PAY FOR SANCTUARY AND 900 YEAR OLD STUFF THAT YOU’RE NOT 100% KEEN ON? KAHIKATEA TREES EXTEND YOUR TOUR > WITH A 3 DAY BAY OF Instead we give you full control of your New Zealand tour by giving you SWIM WITH THE WORLD’S MOST ISLANDS TRIP (SEE PAGE 12) > PLAYFUL DOLPHINS, THE “DUSKY the power to customise your trip with a whole bunch of add-ons. Don’t forget that these are all optional – there is plenty to do on tour without DOLPHINS” IN KAIKOURA Best of all, you can plan and having to purchase heaps of add-ons. FLOAT DOWN SUBTERRANEAN manage all aspects of your tour > RIVERS AND WITNESS THE WORLD online, inside your personal FAMOUS “GLOW WORMS” WHEN customer account area on IN WAITOMO AND THE SOUTH HAKATOURS.COM HERE IS A TASTER OF SOME OF THE AWESOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: ISLAND’S WEST COAST

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We are a small team that loves New Zealand and what we do. We really do get a buzz My time with Haka Tours was really GREAT: I went on a when we see our customers having an absolute blast. 3 week tour and saw some amazing places. And it’s why we get out of bed – to make sure that when you leave this country you can I love small group tours and I think Haka Tours are simply honestly say you had the trip of a lifetime. the best. It was the best tour of my life. Giulio, Italy 100% Kiwi. 100% Passionate. 100% Awesome

10 11 VIEW TOUR DATES AND 24 DAY EPIC AVAILABILITY ONLINE > 2 NEW ZEALAND TOUR 3 FROM $3,999 NZD – STARTS AND ENDS IN AUCKLAND 1 5 Be awed by spectacular glaciers, mountainous ranges, 4 and dazzling blue water. Soak up the beauty of our stunning landscapes, absorb Maori culture in Rotorua, and simply let 6 Queenstown take your breath away. Hands down, this tour 7 covers all bases and beyond! 8

1. Auckland to Paihia From the big The 7 metre Tutea Falls! Or try your hand and mountains of Tekapo and 19. Franz Josef to Punakaiki “Road TOP 5 HIGHLIGHTS city to remote beaches, we head north at “sledging”, “zorbing” or chill at the go stargazing after sunset. trip” up the South Island to the epic of Auckland to begin the epic tour in Polynesian Spa. 14. Lake Tekapo to Queenstown blowholes and rock formations around • Explore the stunning “Bay of Islands” 9 stunning Paihia in the Bay of Islands. 8. Lake Taupo An amazing day, Wake up alongside the turquoise Lake Punakaiki. For the next two nights we 2. Paihia From the famous Bay of around Australasia’s biggest lake, with Tekapo before journeying to the jewel stay at a local lodge in the rainforest by • Maori Cultural Experiences in Coromandel and Rotorua Islands to 90 mile beach, we will the option of soaking in the natural hot of the South Island – Queenstown. We the beach. • 2 nights in Queenstown – the “Adventure Capital of the World” explore the gems of the north. pools or enjoying a group dinner and arrive early afternoon and head to the 20. Punakaiki Hear the roars of the 22 3. Paihia to Auckland With a few more Taupo by night. top of Queenstown Gondola for epic crashing waves on the Pancake Rocks • The majestic Franz Josef Glacier adventures up north, we’ll go out with a 9. Taupo to Wellington On route panoramic views. in Punakaiki while having a BBQ on the 21 24 10 bang before heading back to Auckland to Wellington we get views of several 15. Queenstown Step out of your beach or after making your own knife • Stay in NZ’s most beautiful National Park, Abel Tasman National Park 23 to spend the evening in New Zealand’s mountains – Ruapehu, Tongariro and comfort zone and take in New Zealand’s as a souvenir. 20 biggest city. of course, Ngauruhoe, which is better adventure capital – Queenstown! 21. Punakaiki to Abel Tasman 4. Auckland to Coromandel known as Mt Doom in the Lord of the Or for those that prefer a scenic We continue our journey north to the MOST POPULAR ADD-ONS On our journey down to the Coromandel Rings films. For those that need an experience, head down to world famous stunning Abel Tasman National Park, 11 Peninsula, we’ll have the chance to carve adrenalin fix, jump on the world’s most Milford Sound for one of the most epic New Zealand’s smallest national park 19 extreme flying fox! day trips in the country. but without a doubt, the most beautiful. • Milford Sound Trip, Queenstown our own Maori bone pendant (tiki) and dig a jacuzzi in the sand on the famous 10. Wellington From the quirky cafe 16. Queenstown to 22. Abel Tasman Fall in love with • Black Water Rafting, Waitomo Hot Water Beach. culture to the famous Weta Studios, We spend the morning in Queenstown Abel Tasman National Park with hiking, 18 5. Coromandel to Waitomo We’ll take experience Wellington, the coolest before crossing the mountains to kayaking and boating options available • Skydiving, Lake Taupo in the famous beach on Cathedral Cove little capital in the world. Wanaka and one of New Zealand’s before having a BBQ and sleeping on 12 most beautiful drives. • Rafting or Sledging, Rotorua before heading west towards Waitomo 11. Wellington to Kaikoura a boat hostel (in summer) deep in the 13 and the glowworm caves. Sail between islands across the iconic 17. Wanaka to Franz Josef Start the park – one of the highlights of the trip. • Whale Watching or Dolphin 17 6. Waitomo to Rotorua Pick your Cook Strait and explore the stunning morning off right with an optional scenic 23. Abel Tasman to Wellington optional activity: from black water rafting Kaikoura coastline before a group dinner. flight or skydive over one of Explore the top of the South Island Swimming, Kaikoura to caving to just wandering through the 12. Kaikoura to Christchurch New Zealand’s most beautiful small around Nelson, taking in the fresh famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Have the chance to go whale watching towns or hit the lake for some of the seafood and famous wine before 16 14 This evening experience a “haka” or swim with wild dolphins and many water activities available, before catching the ferry back to Wellington ACCOMMODATION and eat from a “hangi”! experience the marine life around heading west. and the . 15 7. Rotorua to Taupo Savour this Kaikoura before heading to Christchurch. 18. Franz Josef Take in the stunning 24. Wellington to Auckland 4-6 Share in Hostels, Lodges and Motels. geothermal wonderland also known as 13. Christchurch to Lake Tekapo Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, the only Say goodbye to your new Haka friends ‘Roto-Vegas’. This morning you have the Get to know downtown Christchurch, glaciers in the world that descend into on the journey back up to Auckland. Upgrade to a Private Room: from $1899. chance to raft over the world’s highest rebuilt after the earthquakes with ancient rainforest. Ice-climbing 12 commercial water-fall drop: super bright shipping containers and heli-hike options available. before heading to the lakes 16 DAY AMPLIFIED NZ TOUR VIEW TOUR DATES AND AVAILABILITY ONLINE > FROM $2,699 NZD – STARTS AUCKLAND OR CHRISTCHURCH, ENDS AUCKLAND OR CHRISTCHURCH 1 2 3 Our most popular adventure tour offers you a jam-packed experience across all of New Zealand’s 4 top destinations in just over two weeks. Golden beaches, Maori culture, surreal landscapes 5 and a big dose of adventure is all yours!

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• Maori Cultural Experiences in • Milford Sound Trip, Queenstown 4-6 Share in Hostels, 7 Coromandel and Rotorua • Tongariro Crossing, Taupo Lodges and Motels. • Ride the “TranzAlpine” • Skydiving, Wanaka Upgrade to a Private Room: 8 • 2 nights in Queenstown – the • Canyon Swing, Queenstown from $1099. “Adventure Capital of the World” • Rafting or Sledging, Rotorua 15 16 • Get up close and personal to • Heli-Hike, Franz Josef 9 Franz Josef Glacier 14 10 • Wake up alongside stunning lakes 13 11 in Wanaka and Tekapo 12

1. Auckland to Coromandel 5. Lake Taupo 9. Kaikoura to Christchurch 13. Queenstown to Wanaka On our journey down to the Coromandel An amazing day, around Australasia’s Have the chance to go whale watching We spend the morning in Queenstown Peninsula, we’ll have the chance to carve biggest lake, with the option of soaking or swim with wild dolphins and before crossing the mountains to our own Maori bone pendant (tiki) and in the natural hot pools or enjoying a experience the marine life around Wanaka and one of New Zealand’s most dig a jacuzzi in the sand on the famous group dinner and Taupo by night. Kaikoura before heading to Christchurch. beautiful drives. Hot Water Beach. 6. Taupo to Wellington 10. Christchurch to Lake Tekapo 14. Wanaka to Franz Josef 2. Coromandel to Waitomo On route to Wellington we get views of Get to know downtown Christchurch, Start the morning off right with a scenic We’ll take in the famous beach on several mountains – Ruapehu, Tongariro rebuilt after the earthquakes with super flight or skydive over one of New Cathedral Cove before heading and of course, Ngauruhoe, which is bright shipping containers before Zealand’s most beautiful small towns or west towards Waitomo and the better known as Mt Doom in the Lord of heading to the lakes and mountains of hit the lake for some of the many water glowworm caves. the Rings films. For those that need an Tekapo and go stargazing after sunset. activities available before heading west. 3. Waitomo to Rotorua adrenalin fix, jump on the world’s most 11. Lake Tekapo to Queenstown 15. Franz Josef extreme flying fox! Pick your optional activity: from black Wake up alongside the turquoise Lake Take in the stunning Fox and Franz Josef water rafting to caving to just wandering 7. Wellington Tekapo before journeying to the jewel Glaciers, the only glaciers in the world through the famous Waitomo Glowworm From the quirky cafe culture to the of the South Island – Queenstown. We that descend into ancient rainforest. Ice- Caves. This evening experience a “haka” famous Weta Studios, experience arrive early afternoon and head to the climbing and heli-hike options available. and eat from a “hangi”! Wellington, the coolest little capital in top of Queenstown Gondola for epic 16. Franz Josef to Christchurch the world. panoramic views. 4. Rotorua to Taupo We drive along the west coast and Savour this geothermal wonderland also 8. Wellington to Kaikoura 12. Queenstown experience a rugged, primeval “Best road trip ever – every day was a new adventure and known as ‘Roto-Vegas’. This morning Sail between islands across the iconic Step out of your comfort zone and take landscape of luxuriant rainforest a new activity. Burto our tour guide is a legend, ridiculously have the chance to raft over the world’s Cook Strait and explore the stunning in New Zealand’s adventure capital – juxtaposed against breath-taking beach highest commercial water-fall drop: The Kaikoura coastline before a group dinner. Queenstown! Or for those that prefer a and ocean waves. After lunch we board knowledgeable and great at guiding the group in activities. 7 metre Tutea Falls! Or try your hand scenic experience, head down to world the TranzAlpine which is rated as one of at “sledging”, “zorbing” or chill at the famous Milford Sound for one of the the world’s top train journeys, to take us I can’t recommend Haka Tours highly enough, if any of my friends Polynesian Spa. most epic day trips in the country. to Christchurch train station where the tour ends. are heading to New Zealand I’ll be pointing them towards Haka! Going back for a snow tour some time soon hopefully! Thomas, United Kingdom

Golden beaches, Maori culture, surreal landscapes ALL TOURS INCLUDE: ACCOMMODATION, TRANSPORT, TOUR MANAGER, BREAKFAST AND “TOUR HIGHLIGHTS” 8 VIEW TOUR DATES AND 7 DAY NORTH ISLAND ADVENTURE TOUR AVAILABILITY ONLINE > FROM $1,299 NZD – STARTS AUCKLAND OR WELLINGTON, ENDS WELLINGTON OR AUCKLAND 1 2 3 You will see it all in the ultimate week-long North Island holiday; volcanoes, golden beaches, 4 bubbling mud pools and rich forests whilst learning about our proud Maori culture. 5

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• Dig your own hot tub / jacuzzi at Hot • Sea Kayaking, Coromandel 4-6 Share in Hostels, Water Beach, Coromandel • Caving, Waitomo Lodges and Motels. 7 • Carve your own kiwi pendant known • The Zorb or Ogo, Rotorua Upgrade to a Private Room: as a “tiki’ from bone, Coromandel • Sledging or Rafting, Rotorua from $499. • Witness a “Haka” and taste a • Tongariro Crossing, Taupo “Hangi”, Rotorua • Gravity Canyon, Taupo • Explore bubbling mud pools and sprouting geysers at Wai-o-tapu, Taupo • Explore New Zealand’s capital, Wellington

1. Auckland to Coromandel 3. Waitomo to Rotorua 5. Lake Taupo 7. Wellington We depart Auckland and journey south Pick your optional activity: from black An amazing day, around Australasia’s From the quirky cafe culture to the to the Coromandel Peninsula, we’ll have water rafting to caving to just wandering biggest lake, with the option of soaking famous Weta Studios, experience the chance to carve our own Maori bone through the famous Waitomo Glowworm in the natural hot pools or enjoying a Wellington, the coolest little capital in pendant (tiki) and dig a jacuzzi in the Caves. This evening experience a “haka” group dinner and Taupo by night. the world. Your tour ends this evening On the whole, I’d give Haka a big 10/10 without a single sand on the famous Hot Water Beach. and eat from a “hangi”! 6. Taupo to Wellington though you can extend your tour by 2. Coromandel to Waitomo 4. Rotorua to Taupo two days to take in Kaikoura reservation! Haka Tours is a magical tour and they make it about On route to Wellington we get views of and Christchurch. We’ll take in the famous beach on Savour this geothermal wonderland also several mountains – Ruapehu, Tongariro you, the traveller. Other tours don’t get this personalised; with Cathedral Cove before heading known as ‘Roto-Vegas’. This morning and of course, Ngauruhoe, which is Haka every day is filled with fun activities. Spread the word: west towards Waitomo and the have the chance to raft over the world’s better known as Mt Doom in the Lord of glow worm caves. highest commercial water-fall drop: The the Rings films. For those who need an Haka Tours is the best way to experience New Zealand! 7 metre Tutea Falls! Or try your hand adrenalin fix, jump on the world’s most at “sledging”, “zorbing” or chill at the extreme flying fox! Braden, United States Polynesian Spa.

ALL TOURS INCLUDE: ACCOMMODATION, TRANSPORT, TOUR MANAGER, BREAKFAST AND “TOUR HIGHLIGHTS” Volcanoes, golden beaches, bubbling mud pools and rich forests 7 DAY SOUTH ISLAND LICK TOUR VIEW TOUR DATES AND AVAILABILITY ONLINE > FROM $1,299 NZD – STARTS AND ENDS IN CHRISTCHURCH

Explore the South Island’s top locations over one epic and unforgettable week. Majestic scenery, pristine lakes, glaciers and the adventure seekers paradise, Queenstown, is all part of the experience.

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• 2 nights in Queenstown – the • Scenic Flight, Lake Tekapo 4-6 Share in Hostels, “Adventure Capital of the World” • Nevis Bungy, Queenstown Lodges and Motels. • Get up close and personal to Franz • Milford Sound Trip, Queenstown Upgrade to a Private Room: Josef Glacier • Skydiving, Wanaka from $499. • Wake up alongside stunning lakes in • Heli-Hike, Franz Josef Wanaka and Tekapo • Kayaking, Franz Josef 6 7 1 • Gondola ride for panoramic views of 5 2 Queenstown • Ride the “TranzAlpine” 4 3

1. Christchurch to Lake Tekapo 3. Queenstown 5. Wanaka to Franz Josef 7. Franz Josef to Christchurch The tour starts from our own “Haka Step out of your comfort zone and take Start the morning off right with a We drive along the west coast and Lodge” and this morning you get to in New Zealand’s adventure capital – scenic flight or skydive over one of experience a rugged, primeval know downtown Christchurch, rebuilt Queenstown! Or for those that prefer a New Zealand’s most beautiful small landscape of luxuriant rainforest after the earthquakes with super bright scenic experience, head down to world towns or hit the lake for some of the juxtaposed against breath-taking beach shipping containers before heading to famous Milford Sound for one of the many water activities available before and ocean waves. After lunch we board I don’t think I have ever had a better time in my life than I had the lakes and mountains of Tekapo most epic day trips in the country. heading west. the TranzAlpine which is rated as one of travelling New Zealand on my 7 day South Island Lick Tour. The and go stargazing after sunset. 4. Queenstown to Wanaka 6. Franz Josef the world’s top train journeys, to take us 2. Lake Tekapo to Queenstown to Christchurch train station where the South Island is absolutely spectacular, from the sensational turquoise We spend the morning in Queenstown Take in the stunning Fox and Franz Josef tour ends. Wake up alongside the turquoise Lake before crossing the mountains to Glaciers, the only glaciers in the world Lake Tekapo and its associated scenic flight over the Southern Alps, Tekapo before journeying to the jewel Wanaka and one of New Zealand’s that descend into ancient rainforest. Ice- of the South Island – Queenstown. We most beautiful drives. climbing and heli-hike options available. amazing bike rides along Lake Wanaka, to reaching the ends of the arrive early afternoon and head to the top of Queenstown Gondola for epic earth at the incredible Doubtful Sound, I literally was suffering from panoramic views. epic scenery overload, had no idea so much epic geography could be packed into so small a space. Majestic scenery, pristine lakes and glaciers Andrew, 25, Australia 10 VIEW TOUR DATES AND 12 DAY SOUTH ISLAND AVAILABILITY ONLINE > ADRENALIN JUNKIE TOUR FROM $2,199 NZD – STARTS CHRISTCHURCH, ENDS WELLINGTON

The perfect combination of blood pumping adventure and jaw-dropping scenery across the most diverse array of landscapes possible!

10 9 12 TOP 5 HIGHLIGHTS MOST POPULAR ADD-ONS ACCOMMODATION 11 8 • Stay for 2 nights in the Rainforests • Kayaking, Abel Tasman 4-6 Share in Hostels, of Punakaiki • Milford Sound Trip, Queenstown Lodges and Motels. 7 • Gaze up at the stars in Lake Tekapo, • Knife Carving, Punakaiki Upgrade to a Private 6 1 an International Dark Sky Reserve • Canyon Swing, Queenstown Room: from $829. • Experience the majestic Franz • Caving, Punakaiki 5 2 Josef Glacier • Heli-Hike, Franz Josef 4 • 2 nights in Queenstown – the “Adventure Capital of the World” 3 • Stay in NZ’s most beautiful National Park, “Abel Tasman”

1. Christchurch to Lake Tekapo Queenstown! Or for those that prefer a that descend into ancient rainforest. Ice- 10. Abel Tasman The tour starts from our own “Haka scenic experience, head down to world climbing and heli-hike options available. Fall in love with Abel Tasman National Lodge” and this morning you get to famous Milford Sound for one of the 7. Franz Josef to Punakaiki Park with hiking, kayaking and boating most epic day trips in the country. know downtown Christchurch, rebuilt “Road trip” up the South Island’s wild- options available before having a after the earthquakes with super bright 4. Queenstown to Wanaka west coast to the epic blowholes and BBQ and sleeping on a boat hostel (in My trip around New Zealand’s South Island with Haka Tours shipping containers before heading to We spend the morning in Queenstown rock formations around Punakaiki. For summer) deep in the park – one of the changed my mind about group travel. With the local guides I was the lakes and mountains of Tekapo and before crossing the mountains to the next two nights we stay at a local highlights of the trip. go stargazing after sunset. Wanaka and one of New Zealand’s most lodge in the rainforest by the beach. 11. Abel Tasman to Wellington able to experience places in New Zealand I would have never 2. Lake Tekapo to Queenstown beautiful drives. 8. Punakaiki Explore the top of the South Island discovered on my own with a new group of friends to share it with Wake up alongside the turquoise Lake 5. Wanaka to Franz Josef Hear the roars of the crashing waves on around Nelson, taking in the fresh Tekapo before journeying to the jewel Start the morning off right with a scenic the Pancake Rocks in Punakaiki while seafood and famous wine before along the way. of the South Island – Queenstown. We flight or skydive over one of New having a BBQ on the beach or after catching the ferry back to Wellington arrive early afternoon and head to the Zealand’s most beautiful small towns or making your own knife as a souvenir. and the North Island. Liz aka The Young Adventuress, United States top of Queenstown Gondola for epic hit the lake for some of the many water 12. Wellington panoramic views. 9. Punakaiki to Abel Tasman activities available before heading west. From the quirky cafe culture to 3. Queenstown We continue our journey north to the 6. Franz Josef stunning Abel Tasman National Park, the famous Weta Studios, explore Step out of your comfort zone and take Take in the stunning Fox and Franz Josef New Zealand’s smallest national park but Wellington, the coolest little ALL TOURS INCLUDE: ACCOMMODATION, TRANSPORT, TOUR MANAGER, BREAKFAST AND “TOUR HIGHLIGHTS” in New Zealand’s adventure capital – Glaciers, the only glaciers in the world without a doubt, the most beautiful. capital in the world! 11 2 3 DAY BAY OF ISLANDS TOUR 3 VIEW TOUR DATES AND AVAILABILITY ONLINE > FROM $399 NZD – STARTS AND ENDS IN AUCKLAND 1

Escape the city and take in the sights of the stunning Far North. Get a dose of adventure, Maori culture & history in Paihia, a slice of heaven nestled in the heart of the Bay of Islands.

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• Giant Kauri Trees • Tall Ship Sailing, Paihia 4-6 Share in Hostels, • Beautiful Beaches • Swimming with Dolphins, Paihia Lodges and Motels. • Historically significant • Scuba diving, Paihia Upgrade to a Private Room: Waitangi Treaty Grounds • Day Trip to Cape Reinga from $199. • Tourist Mecca Paihia • Skidiving • Soak in the natural • Hole in the Rock Cruise Ngawha springs

This tour departs Auckland and can be We also visit a tree today. Not just any 2. Paihia restaurants and eateries. Russell, added before some of our North Island old tree, this is the mighty Tane Mahuta Paihia is the perfect base to explore which used to be known as the ‘Hell tours. Accommodation is at our stunning “the Lord of the Forest” in the Waipoua the Northland region and the spectacular Hole of the Pacific’, is also home to penthouse backpackers, Haka Lodge Forest. Tane Mahuta is the largest known Bay of Islands. Home to the famous New Zealand’s oldest church, Christ’s Paihia, with undoubtedly the kauri tree standing today; and estimates ‘Hole in the Rock,’ there are plenty of Church, as well as some stunning most glorious views imaginable! put his age at between 1,250 and 2,500 boat trips out into the bay, as well as beaches and lookout points. We stay at our own Penthouse Lodge years old. Ask him his age when you get other activities to choose from in 3. Paihia to Auckland there. It’s also a little known fact that the area. 1. Auckland and Paihia he’s still growing. Today, we’ll visit the Waitangi Treaty You can swim with dolphins, skydive, Grounds. The grounds are significant to with the best views of Paihia! Kia Ora and welcome to New Zealand! Following this, we head to Ngawha go sailing or just chill out with new all New Zealanders as this was where the springs for a relaxing soak in the natural VIEW OUR HAKA LODGES WEBSITE > Today we meet at 8am at the reception friends and take it all in on one of the founding document of New Zealand, the therapeutic hot pools. The Ngawha of Haka Lodge Auckland where your many beaches. This is also one of the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed in 1840 Springs are located in the centre of a guide will have set up continental most historically important areas of between the British Crown and Maori. geothermally active area: an area that breakfast. Over breakfast, your guide will New Zealand. Rich in Maori heritage produces a considerable amount of The Hundertwasser Toilets are also on introduce everyone to the group and run and culture, we’ll have the chance to Northland’s electricity – all while feeding our agenda for the day, in the small town through everything you need to know visit some spectacular waterfalls, take over a dozen hot pools of all sorts of of Kawakawa. This is the only building in to maximise your time in New Zealand! scenic walks or ferry over to one of the colours, element make-ups the Southern Hemisphere designed by Breakfast and the welcome meeting islands. If you would like to visit the very and temperatures. the Austrian born artist Hundertwasser should take around an hour though can top of New Zealand, you can choose to and although these are toilets, you’ll take a bit longer with larger groups. We’ll arrive late afternoon in Paihia do a day tour to Cape Reinga, situated never see any others like these anywhere Just wonderful from beginning to end. I cannot recommend them where the team at Haka Lodge will where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific From the big city to remote beaches, in the world. have a hot meal ready and waiting Ocean meet. You may drive on 90 Mile enough. Our group was a great size, with fantastic people from all we head north of Auckland to begin the for you. This shared dinner is eaten Beach and try sand boarding while on As we venture back toward Auckland tour in the stunning Paihia in the Bay of overlooking the waters of Paihia is a this optional day tour. we take in a bush walk from Whale over, and our tour guide Burto was absolutely amazing and made the Islands. We visit Goat Island on our way beautiful way to end day one. Bay to Matapouri Bay, where we’ll see up north, where we can take a swim or If you would prefer to have a relaxing gorgeous white sand, and clear waters whole trip a breeze! The accommodation was really good, and the snorkel at this natural marine reserve. day, you can do one of the many well – the perfect setting for a picnic. signposted, scenic walks along the coast activities on offer cater to all tastes. I’ll definitely be coming back to or through the bush. Russell is also easily We’ve got a few more secret spots and beautiful New Zealand with them again in the future. accessed from Paihia and has awesome options to visit during the day before views, as well as a great selection of heading back to Auckland to spend the Laura, United Kingdom evening in New Zealand’s biggest city, where we stay at Haka Lodge. Stunning beaches, in the ‘Winterless North’ ALL TOURS INCLUDE: ACCOMMODATION, TRANSPORT, TOUR MANAGER, BREAKFAST AND “TOUR HIGHLIGHTS” 12 VIEW TOUR DATES AND 7 DAY SOUTH ISLAND SNOW SAFARI AVAILABILITY ONLINE > FROM $1,799 NZD – STARTS AND ENDS IN CHRISTCHURCH

The ultimate New Zealand snow trip! Ski / Ride 6 different mountains over 7 days and our expert tour manager will show you the best runs and powder-stashes whilst offering advice to help improve your technique. Packages are available from beginners through to experts.

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• Explore 6 different mountains over 7 days • Heli-, Queenstown 4-6 Share in Hostels, • 3 nights in Queenstown – the “Adventure • , Lodges and Motels. Capital of the World” in Queenstown Upgrade to a Private • Ski / Ride Ohau, a remote ski field • Nevis Bungy, Queenstown Room: from $499. far off the beaten path • Canyon Swing, Queenstown 1 • Soak in hot pools whilst gazing up • Jet Boating, Queenstown at the stars in Lake Tekapo, an 2 International Dark Sky Reserve 3 4 • Get lots of extra instruction from our 6 expert tour managers to help improve 5 7 your technique

CHOOSE FROM 3 Lift Pass and Hire Pack, from $1,899 terrain, catering for both beginner to high on the agenda. Powderhounds have seasoned powderhounds. This evening the chance to go heli-skiing or head up PACKAGE TYPES • Hire gear (Ski’s, Poles, Boots or Snowboard and boots) we transfer to Wanaka, an après-ski Coronet Peak or . Your All packages include: haven, with a huge number of places to tour manager will be on hand to arrange • Option to Add Heli-Skiing dine, drink and dance the night away. whatever you choose. • Accommodation (4-6 person in Queenstown share with upgrades available) 3. Ski – Wanaka 6. Ski Coronet Peak – Queenstown • 6 x lift passes Treble Cone has been reported as one of With outstanding views over Queenstown Lift Pass Only Pack, from $1,799 the most spectacularly scenic ski resorts and Lake Wakatipu, Coronet Peak is • Expert Tour Manager who will • For those that want to bring in the world and is the largest ski area in the oldest and most developed ski area show you the best runs of each their own gear the South Island spread over three large in the South Island. Spread across a mountain, advice and technical basins. With an annual snowfall of 5.5 broad mountain, the field is wide and instruction on improving your • Option to Add Heli-Skiing in Queenstown metres and an average maximum snow sunny with an astounding variety of runs. ski / snowboard technique depth of 3.25 metres, Treble Cone is a Exclusive night skiing is available on • All transport and mountain transfers natural terrain park, full of endless hits, particular days until 9pm. As the sun sinks • Breakfast 1. Mt. Hutt – Canterbury chutes and powder-stashes. slowly in the west, the lights come on Coming from a person who is not real big on group tours, take it We depart Haka Lodge at 7am and pick 4. Ski Cardrona – Wanaka and the fun begins! This is the only • Hot pools entry in Lake Tekapo NZ ski field to offer night skiing. from me, go on a tour with Haka - you won’t regret it! I would (and on Day 1 up hire gear for those that need it en- Boasting 320 hectares of wide undulating route to Mt Hutt – one of New Zealand’s trails, open slopes, steep chutes and 7. The Remarkables – Queenstown have!) recommend Haka Tours to anyone heading over to NZ that largest ski fields with some of the lightest awesome terrain parks, there’s something The Remarks (as it’s known to the locals) Beginner Package, from $1,999 and driest powder in Australasia. After here for all to enjoy at Cardrona. After a is set in a vast natural amphitheatre with a full day on the mountain, we transfer wish to see as much of the country as possible in a short amount • 2 x beginner Lessons full day on the mountain and a pit stop wide open trails, native Keas, powder to Lake Tekapo and spend the evening at the famous Cardrona Pub, we drive snow, spectacular views and some of the • Hire Gear (Ski’s, Poles, Boots of time, and meet some cool people along the way.” soaking in hot pools. 1 hour to Queenstown where we spend longest off-piste runs around. After our or Snowboard and boots) 2. Ohau – Mackenzie Country the next 3 nights. day on the mountain, we drive back to Jody, Australia • Perfect for beginners who want 5. Free Day Queenstown Christchurch to arrive around 10pm at to accelerate their skill level over Wake up alongside Lake Tekapo and head to Ohau – a well-kept secret in Haka Lodge. For those wanting a longer the course of a week Legs need a break? If so, today is a day snow fix, feel free to extend your stay NZ skiing circles. Ohau is a remote ski for you to chill out or for those that want field in a stunning location that is far off in Queenstown instead of getting an optional adrenalin fix, bungy jumping, the bus back to Christchurch. 24 the tourist trial with some breath taking skydiving and paragliding are always 13 12 DAY SOUTH ISLAND SNOW ODYSSEY VIEW TOUR DATES AND AVAILABILITY ONLINE > FROM $2,699 NZD – STARTS AND ENDS IN CHRISTCHURCH

Forget the mass market commercial ski fields in Queenstown. Our 12 day South Island Snow Odyssey takes you on an incredible journey, getting you deep inside a range of smaller, intimate South Island ski fields. Mountains such as , Broken River and Craigeburn may sound unfamiliar now, but we guarantee you will fall in love with them! *Suitable for intermediate/advanced skiers / boarders only.

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• 8 different mountains over 12 epic days • Heli-Skiing in Wanaka 4-6 Share in Ski Lodges, • Experience NZ’s famous club-ski fields • Backcountry Day Tour, Wanaka Hostels and Hotels. • Stay 2 nights at Craigieburn Lodge • Scenic Flight, Lake Tekapo Upgrade to a Private Room: 2 3 1 – a classic NZ ski club • Star Gazing, Lake Tekapo from $899. 4 5 • Stay 2 nights at the faded glamour • Extra nights post tour in Queenstown 6 of Ohau Lodge – High Country Fare 8 9 7 dinners included 10 12 • Let our Tour Manager show you the 11 best runs and powder stashes!

Tour includes: high in the Craigieburn Range – perfect back basins, Craigieburn Valley 10. Wanaka for trapping powder dumps. 450m of and some incredible terrain. • 11 nights’ accommodation After breakfast we continue our vertical drops over 60 hectares of varied 6. Lake Tekapo journey south to Wanaka. Today is an • 9 full day ski passes to 8 different terrain provide skiing and riding. allocated non-ski day but, once again, ski fields Allocated non-ski day but this is totally 3. Temple Basin weather dependent; if it has dumped, the same rules apply from day six: if it • Expert Tour Manager Our day starts off with a 45 minute we are off skiing and the same applies has dumped, or if we have missed a ski • Guided tour of each mountain walk from the car park, taking in some if we have missed a ski day on days day previously, we are off skiing. Today you can skydive over Lake Wanaka, go • All transport and mountain transfers of the most spectacular views of the 1-5. We make our way to beautiful Lake Arthurs Pass National Park. Renowned Tekapo with a few stops along the way. heli-skiing or just soak in the laid back • 9 continental and 2 fully for its steep and big mountain terrain, This evening how about a night time ambience of Wanaka. cooked breakfasts awesome chutes at Bills Basin and star gazing tour at Mt John? 11. Treble Cone • 4 dinners consisting of 2 Group Meals the popular backcountry area of 7. Mt Dobson This morning we hit Treble Cone at Craigieburn Lodge and 2 “High Mingha Valley. (TC), with challenging advanced runs, Country Fare” Dinners at Ohau Lodge Wake up alongside Lake Tekapo, just 4. Craigieburn un-groomed powder and a huge • Rope tow gloves and nut-crackers a stone’s throw from Mt Dobson. This For big mountain skiing, Craigieburn mountain is famous for its all day sun, abundance of infamous natural pipes, has a well-deserved cult following stunning scenery, groomed trails and an chutes and hits, it’s easy to see why it’s often rated a favourite ski field in the 1. Christchurch to Porter Heights among Kiwis. Steep and deep, with wide awesome off-piste… what more could open powder bowls and lofty narrow we ask for? We hit the hot pools this eve! Southern Lakes. We depart Haka Lodge at 7am and pick chutes accessed by three high capacity 12. Wanaka to Christchurch up our hire gear (for those that need it) 8 & 9. Ohau rope tows servicing a vertical rise of en-route to Porter Heights, known for Today is our departure day. You have the For a few years now, we’ve received feedback from This tour is suited to intermediate to experienced 503m, Craigeburn leaves little to be For the next two days we ski Ohau its relaxed and friendly atmosphere. option to fly home from Queenstown, desired. The next 2 nights we stay – an off-piste heaven with plenty of many customers who love our Snow Safari, skiers and snowboarders only. All tours start on a Porter’s lifts run up two distinct valleys: extend your trip in Wanaka, spend a at Craigieburn Lodge. challenging terrain and good hiking to Big Mama and Bluff Face. For the next access the wide open powder bowls few days in Queenstown at our own but want us to run a longer journey that explores Sunday and end on a Thursday which means you 3 nights we stay at Flock Hill Station, 5. Broken River from the ridge line. A highlight of this Haka Lodge or take the bus back to Christchurch with the tour group. We established in 1857 and used as a Get ready for a true adventure. trip is the two nights we stay at Lake lesser known club fields in the South Island. can extend your trip in Wanaka or Queenstown depart Wanaka at 4pm to arrive back backdrop for many Hollywood movies. Conditions permitting, we drop into the Ohau Lodge and dinner is included – into Christchurch at approximately 10pm for the weekend. 2. Mt Olympus Broken River ski area from the top of a ‘high country fare’ three course meal which means for the hard-core, an extra Craigeburn ski field. The terrain consists (vegetarian options available). Mt Olympus ski area, dubbed ‘the days skiing is available today! of a large open basin serviced by five playground of the gods’, is the first of Day two of Ohau, and we keep rolling. electrically driven, high capacity rope many club ski fields you will experience. Wake up fresh from your night at Ohau tows. A short trek offers access to the ALL TOURS INCLUDE: ACCOMMODATION, TRANSPORT, TOUR MANAGER, BREAKFAST AND “TOUR HIGHLIGHTS” 14 The area is a south facing basin set Lodge and get ready to do it all again. VIEW TOUR DATES AND 7 DAY NORTH ISLAND TRAIL HUNTER MTB TOUR AVAILABILITY ONLINE > FROM $1,999 NZD – STARTS IN AUCKLAND, ENDS IN WELLINGTON 1

Experience the greatest trails and rides in the North Island from single-track, 4WD, downhill’s, shuttle runs, 2 full-day adventures, you name it, you will experience it in the awesome locations of the North Island! 3 4 5

TOP 5 HIGHLIGHTS MOST POPULAR ADD-ONS ACCOMMODATION 6 • Fulfill your dreams with a full day at • MTB Skills Clinic, Rotorua 4-6 Share in Hostels, Rotorua, the Mecca of NZ Mountain Biking • Bungy Jump, Taupo Lodges and Motels. 7 • Traverse New Zealand’s ‘Greatest 1 Day • Skydive, Taupo Upgrade to a Private Room: Ride’ through Tongariro Forest Park • Mokai Gravity Canyon from $499. • Ride an epic singletrack to the famous • Nelson Sun Extension Tour and mysterious ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ • Soak in some iconic and secret New Zealand thermal springs after a hard day’s ride • Brave the dark on Haka Tour’s famous Night Rides!

1. Auckland to Rotorua 3. Rotorua to Taupo 5. Ohakune 7. Wellington Get amongst some of the finest This 7-Day tour visits the Meccas of Add an extra dose of awesome Day 1 warming up at 440 MTB Park, It isn’t called Craters of the Moon for The Bridge to Nowhere Track is an If you aren’t adding on the awesome hope your brakes work! Get in the nothing – you are on another planet… incredible ride with stunning scenery 2-day Nelson Sun Excursion, see what Mountain Biking that New Zealand NZ Mountain Biking, along with by including some of our fantastic groove of NZ with a magical Maori an out of this world MTB Park! Free and untouched NZ bush. A must for the Capital has to offer and shoot up cultural night and ‘Hangi’ this evening. afternoon for Taupo’s many adrenalin all mountain-biking enthusiasts. Did around Makara Peak and the huge range has to offer. From the white-knuckle some of the famous ‘Great Rides’ add-on options such as a MTB 2. Rotorua filled activities before one of Haka’s someone say Jet boat ride on return? of local tracks Wellington proudly puts famous night rides. on for show. downhills of Rotorua and perfectly of New Zealand and some lesser Skills Clinic and skydiving – our Straight into the best, a full day at NZ’s 6. Ohakune to Wellington Mountain biking mecca – The famous 4. Taupo to Ohakune Bit of R and R. Dedicated driving day. flowing single-track of Taupo, to the known trails that are favourites of customisable business model is Redwoods Forest with a soak at a secret Known as the greatest 1-Day mountain Don’t worry, speed and gravity still make most scenic of backcountry epics the local riders. totally unique and has won us a swag hot water stream to end the day. bike ride on the North Island, the 42 an appearance if you’re gutsy! Traverse will have you buzzing for near Ohakune, this North Island of awards. It is your trip of a life time, days! A dip in the natural hot pools this evening. Tour will leave you breathless in so why not travel with New Zealand’s more ways than one! #1 Rated Tour Company? Endless purpose built single-track, thermal ALL TOURS INCLUDE: ACCOMMODATION, TRANSPORT, TOUR MANAGER, BREAKFAST AND “TOUR HIGHLIGHTS” wonderlands and remote adventures to ‘Nowhere’ 7 DAY SOUTH ISLAND DIRT SEEKER MTB TOUR VIEW TOUR DATES AND AVAILABILITY ONLINE > FROM $1,999 NZD – STARTS IN CHRISTCHURCH, ENDS IN QUEENSTOWN

Love unparalleled scenery? Love mountain biking? Get the best of both worlds by sampling a range of the South Island’s most amazing rides across Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Ohau, Wanaka, Alexandra and Queenstown!

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• Catch the scenic Gondola ride up to the • Heli-Biking, Queenstown 4-6 Share in Hostels, top of Queenstown MTB Park and shoot • MTB Skills Clinic, Christchurch Lodges and Motels. down one of the many perfect trails. • Skydiving, Lake Wanaka Upgrade to a Private Room: Repeat ALL DAY! • Cardrona Bike Park, Queenstown from $499. • Brave the dark on Haka Tour’s famous • Nelson Sun Excursion Tour Night Rides 1 2 • Enjoy a delicious ‘High Country Fare’ 3 3 Course Meal at Lake Ohau Lodge after 4 riding the exclusive Private Trails • Take in the postcard perfect scenery of 5 6 the glacial Lake Tekapo trails, followed 7 by a soak in the thermal springs • Shred some dirt on the crème de la crème of local trails and Alexandra and Christchurch

Love unparalleled scenery? Love you take a spin on some of the As well as the varied tour, add mountain biking? Get the best of most thrilling and perfectly crafted an extra dose of awesome by 1. Christchurch to Lake Tekapo 3. Ohau to Wanaka 5. Queenstown 7. Alexandra to Queenstown both worlds by sampling a range trails the mighty South Island has including some of our fantastic Experience Christchurch’s greatest We know one way to keep the grin on You’ll be glad for another day in the Back to the Adventure Capital of of the South Island’s most amazing to offer. From exhilarating private add-on options such as Heli-Biking DH and XC trails with stunning views that face, NZ single-track at its best! Get South Islands answer to Rotovegas. New Zealand for another dose of in the morning, then a trip to the stars pumped for Haka Tour’s famous Wanaka Bomb down from the gondola or go some of the best trails in the world! rides across Christchurch, Lake tracks in Ohau and impressive full- and skydiving – our customisable and a soak in hot pools at postcard night ride! even higher with an exhilarating Take on some of Queenstown’s other perfect Tekapo. 4. Wanaka to Queenstown heli-bike option! adrenalin pumping activity options too. Tekapo, Ohau, Wanaka, Alexandra day adventure rides in Arrowtown, business model is totally unique and 2. Lake Tekapo to Ohau Follow an old gold miners path across 6. Queenstown to Alexandra and Queenstown! to world famous downhill runs has won us a swag of awards. It is Challenging single track and stunning more than 22 stream crossings in a XC Ride the best kept secrets of Central scenery make this one a locals’ favorite. dream, then shoot down Queenstown’s , MTB heaven on impressive local and shuttles on a web of tracks in your trip of a life time, so why not After the epic private trails in Ohau, best flowing singletrack in the afternoon. trails. Remember the camera. you’ll be craving the 3 course feast for Views to dies for! The South Island is renowned for its Christchurch and Queenstown, the travel with New Zealand’s #1 Rated kings at Ohau Lodge. outstanding beauty and adventures. South Island has it all. Tour Company? Plant your feet on your pedals as Adventure Capital’s epic downhills, private tracks by pristine glacial lakes and unbeatable local rides 16 16 DAY FULL NZ MTB DREAMER’S TOUR VIEW TOUR DATES AND AVAILABILITY ONLINE > FROM $4,499 NZD – STARTS IN AUCKLAND, ENDS IN QUEENSTOWN 1

Do you live, love and breathe mountain biking? Then this is the tour for you. If you want to experience the 2 greatest mountain biking trails available to man in New Zealand, look no further than this trip of a lifetime. 3 4 5

TOP 5 HIGHLIGHTS MOST POPULAR ADD-ONS ACCOMMODATION 6 • Fulfill your dreams with a full day • Heli-Biking, Queenstown 4-6 Share in Hostels, 7 at Rotorua, the Mecca of NZ • MTB Skills Clinics, Rotorua/ Lodges and Motels. 8 Mountain Biking Wellington/Nelson Upgrade to a Private Room: • Ride an epic singletrack to the famous • Cardrona Bike Park, Queenstown from $1,099. and mysterious ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ • Skydiving, Wanaka • Catch the scenic Gondola ride up to the • Paragliding, Arrowtown 9 top of Queenstown MTB Park and shoot • Whale Watching, Kaikoura 10 down one of the many perfect trails 11 Repeat ALL DAY! 12 13 • Brave the dark on Haka Tour’s 14 famous Night Rides 16 15 • Get amongst the best of sunny Nelson’s famous local trails and epic Dun Mountain

1. Auckland to Rotorua 5. Ohakune 9. Nelson to Christchurch 13. Wanaka to Queenstown Day 1 warming up at 440 MTB Park, The Bridge to Nowhere Track is an Rest those tired legs with a dose of Follow an old gold miners paths across hope your brakes work! Get in the incredible ride with stunning scenery whale watching and seals on the way more than 22 stream crossings in a XC groove of NZ with a magical Maori and untouched NZ bush. A must for to Christchurch. Group BBQ and drinks dream, then shoot down Queenstown’s cultural night and ‘Hangi’ this evening. all mountain-biking enthusiasts. Did back at Haka Lodge Christchurch. best flowing singletrack in the afternoon. 2. Rotorua someone say Jet boat ride on return? 10. Christchurch to Lake Tekapo Views to dies for! The Best of the North. The Best of Queenstown. Take in the lush forests As well as the varied tour, add an 6. Ohakune to Wellington 14. Queenstown Straight into the best, a full day at NZ’s Experience Christchurch’s greatest the South. They both come together and purpose built trails of the North extra dose of awesome by including Mountain biking mecca – The famous Bit of R and R. Dedicated driving day. DH and XC trails with stunning views You’ll be glad for another day in the Redwoods Forest with a soak at a secret Don’t worry, speed and gravity still make in the morning, then a trip to the stars South Islands answer to Rotovegas. to create the ultimate adventure, the Island, and compliment it with the some of our fantastic add-on options hot water stream to end the day. an appearance if you’re gutsy! and a soak in hot pools at postcard Bomb down from the gondola or go 3. Rotorua to Taupo 7. Wellington to Nelson perfect Tekapo. even higher with an exhilarating pinnacle of Mountain Biking in high country and scenic tracks in the such as Heli-Biking, MTB Skills heli-bike option! It isn’t called Craters of the Moon for Ferry Crossing across Cook Strait with 11. Lake Tekapo to Ohau New Zealand. South Island. It doesn’t get much Clinics, bungy and skydiving – our nothing - you are on another planet… a serving of Nelson’s best! Classic NZ Challenging single track and stunning 15. Queenstown to Alexandra an out of this world MTB Park! Free singletrack in the afternoon. scenery make this one a locals’ favorite. Ride the best kept secrets of Central better than this. Sample the cream customisable business model is afternoon for Taupo’s many adrenalin 8. Nelson After the epic private trails in Ohau, Otago, MTB heaven on impressive local Over an epic 16 days, visit world of the crop of NZ Mountain Biking, totally unique and has won us a swag filled activities before one of Haka’s you’ll be craving the 3 course feast for trails. Remember the camera. famous night rides. Nelson’s putting it all on for us: kings at Ohau Lodge. singletrack, stunning XC, superb 16. Alexandra to Queenstown famous mountain biking destinations exploring the full length of New of awards. It is your trip of a life time, 4. Taupo to Ohakune downhills. It would be rude not to taste 12. Ohau to Wanaka Back to Adventure Capital of and ride the rides you’ve only read Zealand to experience some of the so why not travel with New Zealand’s Known as the greatest 1-Day mountain some of Nelson’s best beers and food at We know one way to keep the grin on New Zealand for another dose of some bike ride on the North Island, the 42 the Freehouse too for dinner. that face, NZ single-track at its best! Get of the best trails in the world! Take on about, but hanging out to try! best rides in the world. #1 Rated Tour Company? Traverse will have you buzzing for days! pumped for Haka Tours’ famous Wanaka some of Queenstown’s other adrenalin A dip in natural hot pools this evening. night ride! pumping activity options too. Traverse the length of the country from Auckland right down to NZ mountain biking’s finest tracks and adventures – downhill, singletrack, 4wd, full day epic, forest, snow, rock garden, groomed trail, gondola, shuttle, divine food, night rides, hot pools, ALL TOURS INCLUDE: ACCOMMODATION, TRANSPORT, TOUR MANAGER, BREAKFAST AND “TOUR HIGHLIGHTS” 17 stargazing, swimming! WHO TRAVELS FAQS AROUND NZ WHAT ARE MY PAYMENT HOW FIT DO I NEED TO BE? CAN I STAY IN MY OWN OPTIONS? ROOM DURING THE TOUR? WITH HAKA? Whilst these are “adventure” Any of our tours can be tours, we don’t require a high Yes, accommodation can be booked with a $99 deposit level of fitness. There is nothing upgraded to be a private IT’S THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME, SO IT’S IMPORTANT YOU through our website. Then you compulsory on our trips other room, this can be done on our can log in and pay off your than getting on the tour bus. website, as you build you tour TRAVEL WITH THE RIGHT KIND OF PEOPLE. remaining balance, in as many While some people want an or at a later date. See the tour instalments as you like. Your adrenalin hit, others prefer descriptions for the price, as it is So while there is no typical Haka Tours We don’t require a high level of fitness. balance is due 1 month before to soak up the sun, enjoy the dependent on the length of the your tour. If you book a tour beautiful scenery or immerse tour. If you will share the room guest – we’ve found that over the years, There is nothing compulsory on our trips within 1 month of its departure, themselves in our culture. Our with someone else, you only they are all like-minded – and this is why other than getting on the tour bus. we require full payment. Mountain Bike Tours and Snow need to book one upgrade and Tours are a whole different ball split the price between the journey ends up feeling like a road I’M TRAVELLING ALONE – game, of course! you both. trip with your new best mates. Age is just a number so we don’t restrict WILL HAKA TOURS SUIT ME? I’M ARRIVING THE NIGHT WHAT SORT OF TRANSPORT our upper age limit as long as you are Yes – 70% of our travellers BEFORE THE TOUR STARTS, DO YOU USE? are solo and feedback shows 70% of our guests are solo travellers. active and are wanting a huge helping CAN I BOOK AN EXTRA our small groups and “road We have our own comfortable, NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION? of adventure! trip feel” make this trip super air conditioned buses, which are special for customers Yes, and best of all we’ll much smaller than the bigger travelling alone. book it in the same place the corporate company tour buses tour departs from, so you being just 22 seats. This means I can absolutely, without reservation, 110% recommend Haka Tours DO YOU HAVE AGE will not have to drag your we can literally go places the to anyone planning a trip to New Zealand. My only complaint is RESTRICTIONS? bags across town early in the others can’t. that 16 days was too short! Our guide Burto did an outstanding morning. You can extend your You must be 18 or over. accommodation at the end of job, he felt like our personal concierge, allowing me to focus on We believe attitude is more the tour. Extending is easy to nothing but maximum enjoyment of my holiday. Don’t hesitate! important than age. All we do – via your account at I already can’t wait to go back! Thanks Haka! ask that you are active, open- hakatours.com Suzanne, USA minded and seeking an adventure! 18 T&C’S

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19 requirements. Over-limit luggage cannot and until HAKA TOURS notifies the AMENDMENT FEES $500 NZD. By operating a voucher (or a full refund of monies paid). The HAKA TOURS are not liable for any be carried. HAKA TOURS operates in passenger (by way of a booking A charge of $25 NZD will apply to any system with our activity suppliers, we date on which the decision is made lack of insurance on your behalf. a similar way and asks if you have over confirmation advice or payment change of tour departure requested are able to better manage tour logistics. whether a tour will operate is usually four the above limit to please get in touch receipt advice) that monies have after the original booking has been If there is a special offer advertised weeks before the scheduled departure ACCIDENT COMPENSATION before your tour. Baggage is at ‘owner’s been received by HAKA TOURS. confirmed (except when change is online or in print for any activity, please date. In the event of a breakdown or COMMISSION (ACC) risk’. Most airports, hotels & hostels offer 3. The optional tour excursions are not due to HAKA TOURS cancelling a tour advise your Tour Manager so your other unforeseen circumstances, the If you are injured whilst in New Zealand, storage services for additional luggage. operated by, or at the direction of, departure). If there is any change to the activity can be booked with this special operator reserves the right to substitute ACC may be able to help with the or on behalf of HAKA TOURS, its price of the tour that you change your offer. Your activity balance can be paid vehicles other than those specified to cost of the treatment and support you PASSPORT, VISA AND VACCINATIONS employees or agents or any other booking to since the time of your original via MasterCard, Visa or cash. Credit ensure the operation of a tour. need whilst you’re here. However, it is It is your responsibility to have a persons or companies associated reservation, the new tour price will apply card payments have a 1.5% credit card important to be aware that you cannot valid passport & all visas, permits & with HAKA TOURS. All Optional to the new reservation. processing fee. Haka Tours does not SMOKING sue for personal injury - ACC replaces certificates required for your trip to New Activities are an additional cost to qualify for any group booking discount Government regulations forbid that right. Furthermore, ACC only covers Zealand.You are also responsible for the tour price and by taking bookings PRE-BOOKED ACTIVITIES with our activity suppliers. By agreeing smoking in tourist coaches. The vast treatment and rehabilitation costs whilst for these tours, HAKA TOURS acts as to these terms and conditions you agree any necessary vaccinations needed to We guarantee that our online price majority of hostels also are non-smoking, in New Zealand; it is not a replacement each optional tour operator’s agent. to our activity voucher process whilst comply with any applicable laws. activity prices are the same as the with some having designated smoking for travel insurance and does not 4. These tours include the services of on tour. standard retail price or lower. However, areas outside. cover illness, disrupted travel plans or operators other than HAKA TOURS IMPORTANT INFORMATION the activities retail prices are set by other emergency travel to get you back home. e.g. hoteliers, airlines and optional ITINERARIES EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY operators and may rise at any time, out CUSTOMER FEEDBACK tour excursions, which are not 1. Whilst HAKA TOURS will take of our control. Therefore at 30 days prior Itineraries are subject to alteration If a problem occurs during your tour, FITNESS AND MEDICALS under the direct control of HAKA all reasonable steps to provide to tour departure HAKA TOURS reserves without notice and intended as a guide then it is in your own best interests to Some activities are strenuous of nature. TOURS, and whilst HAKA TOURS an enjoyable tour, it accepts no the right to charge customers any only. Alterations may come about due advise your Tour Manager immediately Passengers should be of reasonable takes all reasonable care in selecting liability for any loss of enjoyment difference in price in order to match the to road or weather conditions, strikes, so that steps can be taken to resolve health and fitness and carry all required these operators, it cannot accept experienced by passengers due to most recent online discounted price at public holidays, local festivals and the matter there and then. If you remain medication. HAKA TOURS must be responsibility for those operators’ circumstances beyond its control. that time. This includes Extreme Activity cultural or other reasons. Due to the dissatisfied, any complaint must be advised of any prior medical conditions conduct or the conduct of their HAKA TOURS further accepts no Packs. We estimate that activity prices nature of the terrain and remote areas, made in writing to us within 30 days. at time of booking. representative employees or liability for any loss beyond its usually go up 2-5% per year. The price weather fluctuations can adversely affect agents or for any ramifications reasonable control and provides no difference will appear on your account as road conditions that may necessitate TRAVEL INSURANCE of that conduct. warranties in addition to those set “Activity Price Alignment”. Furthermore, alterations to itinerary with little or no 5. On tours including activities such as We strongly recommend passengers to out under the The Fair Trading Act by pre-booking additional activities, notice. Any additional expense incurred trekking, swimming and snorkelling, take out travel insurance to cover any 1986, and nothing herein restricts any you also confirm your acceptance of our by the passenger is not HAKA TOURS passengers accept that degrees of unforeseen circumstances that may arise passenger from exercising their rights “Optional Activities Booked On Tour” responsibility. HAKA TOURS can give risk are involved. (including cancellation fees, medical and remedies pursuant to law. policy below which are also operated no guarantee as to the exact arrival 6. No passenger will be permitted to and curtailment expenses, loss of 2. Your Travel Agent will forward by a voucher process. and departure times for carriers and embark or continue on tour while luggage, early departure from tour due booking confirmations and other operators used by HAKA TOURS in their mental or physical condition is, to death or illness etc). Your insurance payments to HAKA TOURS on OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES BOOKED the tour and HAKA TOURS will not be in the opinion of any representative should provide cover against personal your behalf, but your Travel Agent ON TOUR liable for failure of any other services or of HAKA TOURS, such as to render accident, medical expenses, emergency is not our agent for the purpose attractions beyond its control. them incapable of caring for Activities booked on tour will be charged repatriation and personal liability as well of receipt of monies. Receipt themselves, or whereby they become at the standard retail rate. We operate as any adventure activities that are not of booking confirmations and MINIMUM NUMBERS objectionable to other passengers, or a voucher system with our activity covered under a standard insurance subsequent payments by the travel As is normally the case with group they become a hazard to themselves partners which means we pay in full via policy. We recommend it also covers agent does not constitute receipt of tours, a minimum number of bookings or other passengers. HAKA TOURS a “voucher” for any optional activities any unforeseen circumstances which those monies by HAKA TOURS and are required in order for a tour to be will not be responsible for expenses instead of you paying the activity may arise (including cancellation fees, the Travel Agent has no authority financially viable and to have a pleasant resulting in such persons being provider direct. The activities you select curtailment expenses, loss of luggage, expressed or implied to receive group atmosphere. In the event that precluded from completing the tour. whilst on tour will be added to your early departure from tour due to death monies on our behalf. There is no “Activity Balance Sheet” with the full adequate numbers cannot be achieved, or illness etc). We strongly recommend liability on the part of HAKA TOURS balance taken at the end of the tour or it may be necessary to cancel a that you take our travel insurance before in respect to any monies paid to when your activity balance exceeds scheduled departure and to offer the entering New Zealand. the passenger’s Travel Agent unless nearest possible alternative date

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