Moatrek Small Group Tours for Your New Zealand “Trip of a Lifetime”
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2019/2020 New Zealand Small Group Tours moatrek.com Kia Ora and welcome to MoaTrek Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park: A MoaTrek highlight Have you been dreaming of visiting New Zealand for years and looking for something special for that “once-in-a-lifetime” trip? Come and join us and enjoy the relaxation of travelling in a small and friendly group where one carefree day flows on into another. MoaTrek is a family business that’s been running Meet friendly locals in their own homes, an off the unforgettable small group tours of New Zealand since beaten track experience you’ll find only with MoaTrek, 1971. There will be no more than 18 travellers on board - and end each amazing day in quality, four star hotels it’s like travelling with a group of friends! with a sense of place and good, old-fashioned Kiwi hospitality. Our tours never compromise – you’ll travel Our knowledgeable, helpful Kiwi guides are here to in comfort all the way on our purpose-built coaches. make every moment count - they’ll feel like good mates in no time and look after your particular interests, Whether you’re a couple, travelling solo or with friends whether that’s photographing our natural wonderland our boutique itineraries, personalised service and and wildlife, wine and food, or for active travellers, unique, included activities ensure you’ll have a once-in- suggesting numerous walking possibilities in our a-life-time experience every day. countryside and national parks. We look forward to showing you our country and delivering your “best ever”travelling experience. “Our guide had extensive knowledge of the history and environment, including nature and culture, and added hugely to our understanding of New Zealand. The tour offered the flexibility to choose to be active or not. From our experience future MoaTrek travellers can be assured and confident they will have a great trip.” Graham and Cherryl Willis, March 2019 Kiwi Guide Mike meets Sparky the Kiwi Our Kiwi Guide team 2 Six MoaTrek tours to choose from 21 Day Kakapo Tour p8 17 Day Kaka Tour p12 16 Day Kakariki Tour p16 2 a land 2 a land ana 1 ana 1 1 N N 1 N 2 a 2 a 2 a 1 na 1 na 1 na Neln el aan 2 2 ellnn Neln el aan 2 2 ellnn Neln el aan 2 2 ellnn naa 2 naa 2 1 aa 1 aa 1 aa an e 1 an e 1 1 CHRISTCHURCH 1 CHRISTCHURCH 1 ld ld ld 1 anaa anaa nd nd 1 nd 3 eenwn 3 eenwn 2 NN $NZ 11,790 pp twin $NZ 9,390 pp twin $NZ 9,190 pp twin $NZ 14,890 pp single $NZ 11,690 pp single $NZ 11,290 pp single Our signature tour starts in Auckland, Travelling south from Auckland this Starting in Auckland, visit Northland includes three nights discovering tour includes walking in the West for Maori culture and history. Cruise in Northland and three nights on the West Coast’s rainforests and on the beaches the Bay of Islands and see glow worm Coast before finishing in Christchurch. before finishing in Christchurch. caves. Finishes in Queenstown. 12 Day Kiwi Tour p20 7 Day Kea Tour p24 4 Day Kotare Tour p26 2 a land ana N 1 2 a naa 2 N 1 na an e 1 CHRISTCHURCH Neln el aan 2 2 ellnn aa ld 1 nd 1 anaa 2 NN 1 ld nd 2 NN $NZ 7,490 pp twin $NZ 4,290 pp twin $NZ 2,190 pp twin $NZ 9,390 pp single $NZ 5,390 pp single $NZ 2,790 pp single If you have a time limit yet want to Starting in Queenstown, cruise Milford Starting from and returning to see our best known sights then this Sound with scenic flight back to Auckland, hear Northland’s history from itinerary, which starts in Auckland and Queenstown. Stay in Wanaka and on Maori guides, cruise through the Bay of finishes in Queenstown, is for you. the West Coast. Finish in Christchurch. Islands and see glow worm caves. 3 Bay of Islands: Cruise to the Hole in the Rock Your tour cost includes memorable activities MoaTrek’s six tours feature an exciting range of included activities to famous places and others that make travelling with us unique – off the beaten track experiences and lunches with our friends – memories that will stay with you forever. Abel Tasman National Park: Cruise, guided walk & picnic in the park Wai-O-Tapu: Guided tour of this thermal wonderland 4 Akaunui farm homestead: Always a favourite stop At Akaunui: Lunch with our friends Waipoua Forest: See Tane Mahuta Lake Rotoiti: Sail to the hot pools Milford Sound to Queenstown: Scenic flight over the alps Hokianga Harbour: Sandboard on the dunes Milford Sound: Cruise by Mitre Peak Abel Tasman National Park Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park Enjoy short walks in eight National Parks Walk as much or as little as you choose in stunning landscapes from volcanic Tongariro National Park to the rainforests of Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Mt Aspiring National Park 6 Westland Tai Poutini National Park Tongariro National Park Paparoa National Park Fiordland National Park Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park Westland Tai Poutini National Park Arthur’s Pass National Park. Hokianga Harbour, Omapere: The view from our hotel Kakapo - 20 Nights / 21 Days North & South Island Tour Looking for something special for your “Trip of a Lifetime”? Our Kakapo is the most comprehensive three week itinerary with all our favourite Kiwi holiday spots rolled into one unique tour. You’ll cover our country from north to south and see famous sights and treasures off the beaten track. Auckland – Omapere – Bay of Islands - Auckland – Rotorua - Tongariro National Park - Wellington - Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park - Kaikoura – Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Wanaka - Franz Josef Glacier – Punakaiki, Paparoa National Park – Christchurch Included Experiences Sightseeing & Exploring • Cape Foulwind seal colony • Stroll at Arthur’s Pass • Milford to Queenstown flight • Stroll to Muriwai’s gannet colony • Say hi to cheeky kea parrots • Nature cruise on Milford Sound • Explore Russell, Bay of Islands • Stroll at Castle Hill • Abel Tasman cruise, guided walk • Walk in Karangahake Gorge • Marlborough lunch & tasting • Rotorua’s geothermal surprises Included Meals • Bay of Islands cruise • See Huka Falls • All breakfasts • Sail on Lake Rotoiti to hot pools • Explore our capital Wellington • Four lunches: Lake Tarawera, • See Kawiti glow worm caves • See seal colonies at Kaikoura Rotorua with the Walmsley • Tane Mahuta with Maori guides • Photograph lovely Lake Tekapo family; Forrest Estate Vineyard • Cruise to Hokianga dunes • See Aoraki/Mt Cook Marlborough with wine tasting; • Sandboard & stroll on the dunes • Drive dramatic Lindis Pass Akaunui Farm homestead, • Lunch at Akaunui Farm • Stay three nights in Queenstown Canterbury with Di & Ian • Stroll Wai-O-Tapu’s wonderland • Beauty of the Milford road Mackenzie; Picnic on beach in • Guided visit to Stone Store • Visit charming & leafy Arrowtown Abel Tasman National Park • Kauri Museum, Matakohe • Lakes Taupo, Wakatipu & Wanaka • Guided visit of Waitangi • Walk in Haast Pass beech forests Visit 8 National Parks • Meet a Kiwifruit orchardist • Visit blue pools and waterfalls • Tongariro; Abel Tasman; Aoraki/ • Ferry across Cook Strait • See Fox & Franz Josef Glacier Mt Cook; Fiordland; Mt Aspiring; • Lunch at Lake Tarawera • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Westland; Paparoa; Arthur’s Pass 2 a land ana 1 2019/20 Dates - Start Auckland finish Christchurch Tour Price: $NZ11,790 pp twin $NZ14,890 pp single 1 N 2019 2020 2 a 24 October – 13 November 02 February – 22 February 1 na 07 November – 27 November 09 February – 29 February 14 November – 04 December 16 February – 07 March 12 December – 01 January 20 February – 11 March Neln el aan 2 2 ellnn 23 February – 14 March naa 2 2020 01 March – 21 March 1 aa 05 January – 25 January 19 March – 08 April an e 1 CHRISTCHURCH 12 January – 01 February 26 March – 15 April 1 ld 1 anaa 19 January – 08 February nd eenwn 26 January – 15 February 3 8 Day 1: Auckland – Matakohe – Waipoua Forest – Omapere Your adventure begins with a stroll to the gannet colony above Muriwai Beach on the West Coast. We visit the Kauri Museum at Matakohe and in Waipoua Forest, accompanied by our Maori guide, we see the greatest kauri of all, Tane Mahuta, Lord of the Forest. Our waterside hotel Copthorne Omapere has stunning views over the Hokianga Harbour. Day 2: Omapere – Hokianga Harbour – Waitangi, Bay of Islands We cruise across the harbour to the magnificent golden sand dunes, the perfect place to try sandboarding or walk along the deserted beach. Then we cross to the East Coast to visit Kerikeri’s historic Stone Store and Waitangi where Maori signed the Treaty with Queen Victoria’s representatives in 1840. We stay two nights at Copthorne Hotel Waitangi. Day 3: Waitangi – Bay of Islands Cruise – Russell – Waitangi Look out for dolphins on your relaxed cruise among the islands to Cape Brett and the famous “Hole in the Rock”. We come ashore at Russell, a pretty town with a rollicking 19th century past, once known as the “Hell Hole of the Pacific”, and the first capital of New Zealand. Later return by ferry to Paihia and Waitangi. Day 4: Bay of Islands – Kawiti Caves – Whangarei – Auckland At Kawiti Caves thousands of twinkling glow worms are a breath-taking sight on our guided walk through the limestone cave. Still owned today by descendants of Maori chief Kawiti, the first visitors were shown through the caves in the 1950s. This afternoon we call into Whangarei and continue down the East Coast to stay at the Grand Mecure, Auckland.