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October 2021 - April 2023 moatrek.com Six MoaTrek tours to choose from

21 Day Kakapo Tour p12 17 Day Kaka Tour p16 16 Day Kakariki Tour p20

2 Bay of Islands 2 Bay of Islands Hokianga 1 Hokianga 1

1 AUCKLAND AUCKLAND 1 AUCKLAND

2 Rotorua 2 Rotorua 2 Rotorua

1 Tongariro 1 Tongariro 1 Tongariro

Nelson & Abel Tasman 2 2 Wellington Nelson & Abel Tasman 2 2 Wellington Nelson & Abel Tasman 2 2 Wellington

Punakaiki 2 Punakaiki 2 1 Kaikoura 1 Kaikoura 1 Kaikoura

Franz Josef 1 Franz Josef 1 Mt Cook Mt Cook 1 CHRISTCHURCH 1 CHRISTCHURCH Mt Cook 1

Milford Milford Milford Wanaka Wanaka Sound 1 Sound 1 Sound 3 Queenstown 3 Queenstown 2 QUEENSTOWN

Our Kiwi Guide team $NZ 10,590 pp twin $NZ 8,490 pp twin $NZ 8,290 pp twin $NZ 13,390 pp single $NZ 10,490 pp single $NZ 10,190 pp single Kia Ora and welcome to MoaTrek Our signature tour starts in Auckland Travelling south from Auckland this tour Starting in Auckland, visit Northland and connects with Northland’s Māori includes walking in the West Coast’s for Maori culture and history. Cruise in culture and the West Coast’s wild rainforests and on the beaches before the Bay of Islands and see glow worm Have you been dreaming of visiting New Zealand for years and looking for something special for beauty before finishing in Christchurch. finishing in Christchurch. caves. Finishes in Queenstown. 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. 12 Day Kiwi Tour p24 7 Day Kea Tour p28 4 Day Kotare Tour p30

One big family Meet the locals 2 Bay of Islands Hokianga 1 MoaTrek is a family business that’s Meet friendly locals in their own AUCKLAND “This tour met all our been running unforgettable small homes, an off the beaten track Punakaiki 2 Rotorua group tours of New Zealand since 1971. experience you’ll find only with expectations and more! 2 AUCKLAND There will be no more than 18 travellers MoaTrek, and end each amazing We saw so much of your 1 Tongariro on board - it’s like travelling with a day in quality, four star hotels with Franz Josef 1 beautiful country, places CHRISTCHURCH group of friends! a sense of place and good, old- we would have never seen fashioned Kiwi hospitality. Our tours Nelson & Abel Tasman 2 2 Wellington Milford and people we would have Sound 1 Wanaka never compromise – you’ll travel in 1 Kaikoura A knowledgeable bunch comfort all the way on our purpose- never met on our own - 2 QUEENSTOWN Mt Cook Our knowledgeable, helpful Kiwi built coaches. and all shared with a 1 Milford guides are here to make every Sound lovely group of fellow 2 QUEENSTOWN moment count - they’ll feel like good travellers. Matt, our mates in no time and look after your Something for everyone guide, was exceptional, particular interests, whether that’s Whether you’re a couple, travelling photographing our natural wonderland solo or with friends our boutique his knowledge of and wildlife, wine and food, or for itineraries, personalised service and your country’s history active travellers, suggesting numerous unique, included activities ensure you’ll was amazing.” $NZ 6,790 pp twin $NZ 3,890 pp twin $NZ 1,990 pp twin walking possibilities in our countryside have a once-in-a-life-time experience Bill & Lesley Oakley, UK $NZ 8,490 pp single $NZ 4,890 pp single $NZ 2,490 pp single and national parks. every day. We look forward to showing Kakapo Tour you our country and delivering your If you have a time limit yet want to Starting in Queenstown, cruise Milford Starting from and returning to “best ever” travelling experience. 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.

2 moatrek.com moatrek.com 3 “Nigel was funny, kind, knew so much, did everything for us, a fantastic driver and a great guy. Best guide we ever had!”

Karin Mathijssen, Netherlands Kakapo Tour

MoaTrek Kiwi Guide Andrew Our Kiwi Guides

When you travel on one of our Small Group Tours, from morning till night your Kiwi Guide is the person who is at your side helping make your New Zealand trip one that you will remember for a very long time.

MoaTrek Kiwi Guide Matt

“Without question it was our exceptional guide “Our guide Matt was absolutely fantastic. Paul who took this tour He looked after us, moulded us into beyond the ordinary.” a bonded group and was incredibly Susan Mills, Australia knowledgeable about so many Kiwi Tour aspects of the country.”

Melanie David, UK Kakapo Tour MoaTrek Kiwi Guide Nigel

MoaTrek Kiwi Guide TIm “Andrew’s love of New Zealand, and knowledge about every aspect of what we “Our tour was definitely enhanced by having Tim were observing and as our guide. We became friends over the weeks experiencing made this and we respected his vast knowledge of trip richly rewarding.” New Zealand and its history.” Christina Manning & Michael Flynn, Bill Farrell, USA USA, Kakapo Tour Kiwi Tour Moatrek kiwi guide Dianne MoaTrek Kiwi Guide Andre

4 moatrek.com MoaTrek Kiwi Guide Marilyn moatrek.com 5 Waipoua Forest: Bay of Islands: Cruise to the Hole in the Rock See Tane Mahuta Abel Tasman National Park: Cruise, guided walk & picnic Memorable included 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.

Hokianga Harbour: Wai-O-Tapu: Guided tour of this thermal wonderland Small boat cruise on Milford Sound Sandboard on the dunes

Milford Sound to Queenstown: Scenic flight over the alps Lake Rotoiti: Sail to the hot pools At Akaunui: Lunch with our friends

6 moatrek.com moatrek.com 7 Abel Tasman National Park Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park Paparoa National Park Fiordland National Park 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 Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Westland Tai Poutini National Park Tongariro National Park Arthur’s Pass National Park

8 moatrek.com moatrek.com 9 Kakapo Tour Map

2 Bay of Islands Hokianga 1

1 AUCKLAND

2 Rotorua

1 Tongariro

Explore & indulge in the best of Queenstown on your 3 night stay Nelson & Abel Tasman 2 2 Wellington

Punakaiki 2 1 Kaikoura

Franz Josef 1 Six multi night stays Mt Cook 1 CHRISTCHURCH

Milford Wanaka Sound 1 The Kakapo tour features five two night stays and one three 3 Queenstown night stay, something guests tell us they love.

Walking in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park Kakapo tour - your trip of a lifetime

Our Kakapo 21 Day Tour is our most popular by far! It’s the culmination of all the tours we’ve run and guest feedback we’ve received since we started way back in 1971. This tour fulfills our goal to offer our guests the most comprehensive three week tour of New Zealand.

“I was having Bay of Islands - 2 nights Rotorua - 2 nights Wellington - 2 nights such a good time No visit to the Bay of Islands is Experience Rotorua’s Maori culture You’ll love our central city hotel, it’s complete without getting out on the and lunch with our Maori and Pakeha close to all the sights, the waterfront I actually extended water and visiting historic Russell. family friends at Lake Tarawera. and Te Papa Museum. from 16 to 21 days because I felt I would be missing out if I didn’t! Aoraki Mt Cook National Park Hokianga sandboarding “I had a fabulous time and would thoroughly recommend MoaTrek to anyone who wants to go to New Zealand.”

Andrea Boardman, UK Nelson - 2 nights Queenstown - 3 nights Punakaiki - 2 nights Kakapo Tour Enjoy a full day out in stunning Abel Plenty of time for those famous bucket A great way to finish your tour, with Abel Tasman National Park Hole in the Rock, Bay of Islands Tasman National Park on our Cruise & list experiences Queenstown has to two nights right on the ocean and Walk combo. offer, plus of course Milford Sound. sunset drinks on the beach!

10 moatrek.com moatrek.com 11 Kakapo 21 DAYS • 20 NIGHTS North & South Island Tour

2 Bay of Islands Hokianga 1

NORTH 1 AUCKLAND ISLAND

2 Rotorua

1 Tongariro

Hokianga Harbour, Omapere: Lake Wanaka: Close to our hotel, this Nelson & Abel Tasman 2 2 Wellington The view from our hotel willow tree is a popular photo stop Punakaiki 2 1 Kaikoura

Franz Josef 1 Mt Cook 1 CHRISTCHURCH Looking for something special for your “Trip of a Lifetime”? Our Kakapo is the Day 1: Auckland – Matakohe – Day 4: Bay of Islands – Kawiti Milford 1 Wanaka Sound most comprehensive three week itinerary with all our favourite Kiwi holiday Waipoua Forest – Omapere Caves – Whangarei – Auckland Day 7: Rotorua – Lake Taupo – 3 Queenstown SOUTH spots rolled into one unique tour. You’ll cover our country from north to south Tongariro National Park ISLAND Your adventure begins with a stroll At Kawiti Caves thousands of twinkling and see famous sights and treasures off the beaten track. to the gannet colony above Muriwai glow worms are a breath-taking The surreal, geothermal reserve Wai- Auckland · Hokianga Harbour · Bay of Islands · Auckland · Rotorua · Tongariro Beach on the West Coast. We visit sight on our guided walk through the O-Tapu is alive with bubbling mud Auckland to Christchurch National Park · Wellington · Nelson · Abel Tasman National Park · Kaikoura · Aoraki/ the Kauri Museum at Matakohe and limestone cave. Still owned today by pools, silica terraces and deep pools Mount Cook National Park · Queenstown · Milford Sound · Wanaka · Franz Josef in Waipoua Forest, accompanied by descendants of Maori chief Kawiti, the of unforgettable colours. We stop our Maori guide, we see the greatest first visitors were shown through the at thundering Huka Falls and Lake 2021/22 DATES Glacier · Punakaiki, Paparoa National Park · Christchurch kauri of all, Tane Mahuta, Lord of the caves in the 1950s. This afternoon we Taupo and stay the night in the World 21 Oct 2021 - 10 Nov 2021 Forest. Our waterside hotel Copthorne call into Whangarei and continue down Heritage Tongariro National Park. Relax 11 Nov 2021 - 01 Dec 2021 Omapere has stunning views over the the East Coast to stay at the Grand at the Chateau Tongariro Hotel or walk INCLUDED EXPERIENCES SIGHTSEEING & EXPLORING 18 Nov 2021 - 08 Dec 2021 Hokianga Harbour. Mercure, Auckland. the gentle trail to Taranaki Falls to 09 Dec 2021 - 29 Dec 2021 • Milford to Queenstown flight • Stroll to Muriwai’s gannet colony enjoy the alpine views. 06 Jan 2022 - 26 Jan 2022 • Nature cruise on Milford Sound • Explore Russell, Bay of Islands • Abel Tasman cruise, guided walk • Walk in Karangahake Gorge Day 2: Omapere – Hokianga Harbour Day 5: Auckland – Karangahake 20 Jan 2022 - 09 Feb 2022 • Marlborough lunch & tasting • Rotorua’s geothermal surprises – Waitangi, Bay of Islands Gorge – Lake Rotoiti – Rotorua Day 8: Tongariro National Park – 03 Feb 2022 - 23 Feb 2022 Ohakune – Wellington • Bay of Islands cruise • See Huka Falls We cruise across the harbour to the Our Karangahake Gorge walk 10 Feb 2022 - 02 Mar 2022 • Sail on Lake Rotoiti to hot pools • Explore our capital Wellington magnificent golden sand dunes, the combines dramatic river scenery, We drive up Mt Ruapehu to the Top 17 Feb 2022 - 09 Mar 2022 • See Kawiti glow worm caves • See seal colonies at Kaikoura perfect place to try sandboarding native bush and relics of early o’ the Bruce for panoramic views 10 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2022 • Tane Mahuta with Maori guides • Photograph lovely Lake Tekapo or walk along the deserted beach. goldmines. At a Kiwifruit orchard we of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro • Hokianga Harbour Cruise • See Aoraki/Mt Cook 17 Mar 2022 - 06 Apr 2022 Then we cross to the East Coast to hear all about this famous fruit. Our before we continue down the centre • Sandboard & stroll on the dunes • Drive dramatic Lindis Pass visit Kerikeri’s historic Stone Store private cruise on a 53ft catamaran of the island to Wellington. We tour • Lunch at Akaunui Farm • Stay three nights in Queenstown and Waitangi where Maori signed on Lake Rotoiti is a special highlight, the city and check out the sights from 2022/23 DATES • Stroll Wai-O-Tapu’s wonderland • Beauty of the Milford road the Treaty with Queen Victoria’s calling into secluded bays and hot Mt Victoria and stay two nights at 18 Oct 2022 - 07 Nov 2022 • Guided visit to Stone Store • Visit charming & leafy Arrowtown representatives in 1840. We stay two pools reached only by water. We stay The Bolton Hotel in “the coolest little 17 Nov 2022 - 07 Dec 2022 • Kauri Museum, Matakohe • Lakes Taupo, Wakatipu & Wanaka nights at Copthorne Hotel Waitangi. two nights at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside. capital in the world”. 08 Dec 2022 - 28 Dec 2022 • Guided visit of Waitangi • Walk in Haast Pass beech forests • Meet a Kiwifruit orchardist • Visit blue pools and waterfalls 05 Jan 2023 - 25 Jan 2023 • Ferry across Cook Strait • See Franz Josef Glacier Day 3: Waitangi – Bay of Islands Day 6: Rotorua activities – Lake 19 Jan 2023 - 08 Feb 2023 • Lunch at Lake Tarawera • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Cruise – Russell – Waitangi Tarawera lunch 02 Feb 2023 - 22 Feb 2023 • Cape Foulwind seal colony Look out for dolphins on your relaxed There’s time to enjoy one of Rotorua’s 09 Feb 2023 - 01 Mar 2023 INCLUDED MEALS • Stroll at Arthur’s Pass cruise among the islands to Cape Brett unique optional activities or simply 16 Feb 2023 - 08 Mar 2023 • Say hi to cheeky kea parrots • All breakfasts and the famous “Hole in the Rock”. We wander beside Lake Rotorua near your • Stroll at Castle Hill 09 Mar 2023 - 29 Mar 2023 • Four lunches; Lake Tarawera, come ashore at Russell, a pretty town hotel. We drive out to beautiful Lake 16 Mar 2023 - 05 Apr 2023 Rotorua, with the Walmsley with a rollicking 19th century past, Tarawera to lunch with the Walmsley VISIT 8 NATIONAL PARKS family; Forrest Estate Vineyard, once known as the “Hell Hole of the family who have many stories to tell 06 Apr 2023 - 26 Apr 2023 MoaTrek Marlborough, with wine tasting; Tongariro, Abel Tasman, Aoraki/ Pacific”, and the first capital of New of their Maori and Pakeha (European) Small Group Tours Akaunui Farm homestead, Mt Cook, Fiordland, Mt Aspiring, Zealand. Later return by ferry to Paihia history in this region once famous for Canterbury, with Di & Ian Westland, Paparoa, Arthur’s Pass. and Waitangi. the Pink and White Terraces. pp twin $NZ 10,590 Mackenzie; Picnic on beach, in $NZ 13,390 pp single Abel Tasman National Park

moatrek.com 13 The Mirror Lakes on the Milford Road, Okarito Lagoon, West Coast Fiordland National Park Home to the rare Kotuku, White Heron

Day 9: At leisure in Wellington – Day 12: Nelson - Kaikoura Day 15: Queenstown -­ Milford Day 17: Queenstown -­ Arrowtown -­ Day 20: Punakaiki -­ Paparoa National Day 21: Punakaiki -­ Arthur’s Pass ­- activities and day tours Sound Nature Cruise - ­Scenic Cardrona Valley -­ Wanaka Park - ­Charleston - ­Cape Foulwind Christchurch The road hugs the spectacular Flight ­Queenstown The day is yours to enjoy. The coastline between the Pacific Ocean In the leafy village of Arrowtown gold Close to our hotel is the leading local Leaving the West Coast we head waterfront and Te Papa National and the Kaikoura Ranges. Your From Queenstown we follow the mining history comes alive beside attraction, the Punakaiki Pancake eastwards to Christchurch through the Museum are just a short walk away. afternoon is free to see Kaikoura’s shores of the great lakes Wakatipu the Arrow River. We drive over the Rocks and Blowholes, limestone stacks alpine beech forests of Arthur’s Pass There’s a selection of activities to bountiful marine life, the result of the and Te Anau into the mountains Crown Range and stop for the last weathered by the sea. Paparoa Park National Park. We stop to enjoy the choose from plus great cafes and ocean canyon close offshore. Optional and waterfalls of Fiordland National views of the Wakatipu basin then call has towering limestone cliffs and karst mischievous antics of the Keas (alpine boutique breweries. Wellington is excursions include whale watching Park. We cruise on Milford Sound in for refreshments at picture perfect rock formations with river valleys parrots) and take short walks in the also the spiritual home of “The Lord cruises and flights and kayaking at dominated by iconic Mitre Peak and Cardrona Hotel. From Edgewater, draped in subtropical forest. Walk to forest and to the rock formations at of the Rings” and you can visit Weta sunset. We stay not far from the seal home to seal colonies and dolphins. our lakeside hotel, you can bike the an isolated beach or the seal colony at Castle Hill. The dramatic landscapes Workshop too. colony at The White Morph. A magnificent scenic flight back over waterfront trail or kayak on the lake. Cape Foulwind. A favourite option is make a fitting finale to your adventure the Southern Alps to Queenstown the glow worm cave at Charleston. with MoaTrek. ends this fantastic day. Day 10: Wellington – Cook Day 13: Kaikoura -­ Akaunui Farm Day 18: Wanaka - ­Haast Pass -­ Fox Strait - Picton -­ Marlborough - ­Lake Tekapo - Aoraki/Mt Cook Glacier -­ Franz Josef vineyard -­ Nelson National Park Day 16: At leisure in Queenstown -­ The pristine Haast Pass in Mt Aspiring activities and day tours We cruise across Cook Strait on the From Kaikoura the Hunderlee Hills National Park has well-maintained Interislander ferry and up stunning lead to the Canterbury Plains where Today is yours to make the most of the short tracks leading to cascading Queen Charlotte Sound to Picton to we join our hosts Di and Ian Mackenzie infinite number of activities Queenstown waterfalls and clear blue pools. step ashore on the South Island. At for a memorable lunch at their Akaunui has to offer. Your Kiwi Guide can help Discover the beauty of Westland Tai Forrest Estate Wines we call in for a Farm homestead set amid beautiful you choose from a jet boat ride on the Poutini World Heritage Area’s wild tasting and lunch in this premier wine gardens. The turquoise-coloured lakes, Dart River in The Lord of the Rings West Coast beaches and lush, primeval region before continuing to Nelson Tekapo and Pukaki, are unforgettable scenery, wine tasting at the vineyards rainforest and stop at Fox Glacier and and Trailways Hotel, our home for photo stops on our way to stay at or a day walk on the famous Routeburn Lake Matheson before we reach Franz two nights. The Hermitage Hotel in the alps. Track and many more. Josef to stay at the Scenic Hotel.

Day 11: Nelson -­ Abel Tasman Day 14: Aoraki/Mt Cook National Day 19: Franz Josef -­ Hokitika - ­ National Park - ­Nelson Park - ­Lindis Pass -­ Queenstown Punakaiki “We were delighted to At Kaiteriteri Beach we meet our Explore the magnificent landscape The morning is free to walk to Franz have spent the three weeks local guide and cruise by catamaran crowned by Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Josef Glacier lookout or take an and walk, as much or as little as you Zealand’s highest mountain, on an easy seeing as much as possible optional helihike or flight or cruise out choose, along the stunning Abel walking track from the village or treat and couldn’t imagine on Okarito lagoon in search of the rare Tasman coastline of islands, sheltered yourself to a scenic flight or cruise on doing it in less time. Well Kotuku, White Heron. In Hokitika, the bays, estuaries and golden, sandy a glacial lake. Later we drive over the worth the trip half way home of Pounamu (greenstone), meet beaches. There’s time to relax on the golden tussock lands of the Lindis Pass the carvers of this treasured stone. beach with a picnic lunch and take a and onto Scenic Suites, Queenstown around the world.” Our home for two nights is beside the swim before returning to Nelson. our home for three nights. David Watterworth, USA beach at Punakaiki Resort. Enjoy a drink at the historic Kakapo Tour Cardrona Hotel

14 moatrek.com KAKAPO 21 DAY TOUR KAKAPO 21 DAY TOUR moatrek.com 15 Kaka 17 DAYS • 16 NIGHTS North & South Island Tour

NORTH AUCKLAND ISLAND

2 Rotorua

1 Tongariro

Whakarewarewa Valley: In Rotorua Nelson & Abel Tasman 2 2 Wellington geothermal activity is never far away Punakaiki 2 1 Kaikoura

Franz Josef 1 Mt Cook 1 CHRISTCHURCH

Milford Get to know Maori culture and Kiwi hospitality relaxing over private lunches Wanaka Sound 1 3 Queenstown SOUTH with the locals. Stroll gentle trails through our National Parks and get close up ISLAND to our scenic wonders from the volcanoes of the north to the breath-taking high country, lakes, fiords and coastline of the south. You’ll be amazed it’s all Fun Fact! the same country. Auckland to Christchurch Kaka are rowdy, cheeky Auckland · Rotorua · Tongariro National Park · Wellington · Nelson · Abel Tasman National Park · Kaikoura · Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park · Queenstown · Milford parrots often heard 2021/22 DATES Sound · Queenstown · Wanaka · Franz Josef Glacier · Punakaiki, Paparoa National 25 Oct 2021 - 10 Nov 2021 Park · Christchurch before they are seen 15 Nov 2021 - 01 Dec 2021 22 Nov 2021 - 08 Dec 2021 13 Dec 2021 - 29 Dec 2021 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES SIGHTSEEING & EXPLORING 10 Jan 2022 - 26 Jan 2022 • Milford to Queenstown flight • Walk in Karangahake Gorge 24 Jan 2022 - 09 Feb 2022 • Nature cruise on Milford Sound • Rotorua’s geothermal surprises • Abel Tasman cruise, guided walk • See Huka Falls 07 Feb 2022 - 23 Feb 2022 • Marlborough lunch & tasting • Explore our capital Wellington 14 Feb 2022 - 02 Mar 2022 • Sail on Lake Rotoiti • See seal colonies at Kaikoura 21 Feb 2022 - 09 Mar 2022 • Relax in private hot pools • Photograph lovely Lake Tekapo 14 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2022 • Te Papa National Musem • See Aoraki/Mt Cook 21 Mar 2022 - 06 Apr 2022 • Picnic in Abel Tasman • Drive dramatic Lindis Pass • Ohinemutu Maori villlage • Stay three nights in Queenstown • Lunch at Akaunui Farm • Beauty of the Milford road 2022/23 DATES • Stroll Wai-O-Tapu’s wonderland • Visit charming & leafy 22 Oct 2022 - 07 Nov 2022 • Bonfire on the beach at Arrowtown 21 Nov 2022 - 07 Dec 2022 Punakaiki • Drive over the Crown Range 12 Dec 2022 - 28 Dec 2022 • Meet a Kiwifruit orchardist • Lakes Taupo, Wakatipu & 09 Jan 2023 - 25 Jan 2023 • Ferry across Cook Strait Wanaka • Lunch at Lake Tarawera • Walk in Haast Pass beech forests 23 Jan 2023 - 08 Feb 2023 • Visit blue pools and waterfalls 06 Feb 2023 - 22 Feb 2023 INCLUDED MEALS • See Franz Josef Glacier 13 Feb 2023 - 01 Mar 2023 • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks • All breakfasts 20 Feb 2023 - 08 Mar 2023 • Cape Foulwind seal colony • Four lunches; Lake Tarawera, • Stroll at Arthur’s Pass 13 Mar 2023 - 29 Mar 2023 Rotorua, with the Walmsley • Say hi to cheeky kea parrots 20 Mar 2023 - 05 Apr 2023 family; Forrest Estate Vineyard, • Stroll at Castle Hill 10 Apr 2023 - 26 Apr 2023 Marlborough, with wine tasting; Akaunui Farm homestead, VISIT 8 NATIONAL PARKS Canterbury, with Di & Ian Mackenzie; Picnic on beach, in Tongariro, Abel Tasman, Aoraki/ pp twin $NZ 8,490 Abel Tasman National Park Mt Cook, Fiordland, Mt Aspiring, $NZ 10,490 pp single Wharenui, meeting house: Westland, Paparoa, Arthur’s Pass. Ohinemutu village, Rotorua

moatrek.com 17 Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park: The Mt Cook buttercup is the world’s largest buttercup, and Aoraki/Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest mountain Abel Tasman National Park: Stroll along the beaches and over the headlands

Day 1: Auckland – Karangahake Gorge Day 4: Tongariro National Park – Day 7: Nelson -­ Abel Tasman National Day 9: Kaikoura - ­Akaunui Farm Day 12: At leisure in Queenstown -­ Day 15: Franz Josef -­ Hokitika - ­ – Lake Rotoiti – Rotorua Ohakune – Wellington Park - ­Nelson - ­Lake Tekapo - Aoraki/Mt Cook activities and day tours Punakaiki National Park Your adventure begins with our We drive up Mt Ruapehu to the Top At Kaiteriteri Beach we meet our Today is yours to make the most The morning is free to walk to Franz Karangahake Gorge walk that o’ the Bruce for panoramic views local guide and cruise by catamaran From Kaikoura the Hunderlee Hills lead of the infinite number of activities Josef Glacier lookout or take an combines dramatic river scenery, of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro and walk, as much or as little as you to the Canterbury Plains where we Queenstown has to offer. Your Kiwi optional helihike or flight or cruise out native bush and relics of early before we continue down the centre choose, along the stunning Abel join our hosts Di and Ian Mackenzie for Guide can help you choose from a on Okarito lagoon in search of the rare goldmines. At a Kiwifruit orchard we of the island to Wellington. We tour Tasman coastline of islands, sheltered a memorable lunch at their Akaunui jet boat ride on the Dart River in The Kotuku, White Heron. In Hokitika, the hear all about this famous fruit. Our the city and check out the sights from bays, estuaries and golden, sandy Farm homestead set amid beautiful Lord of the Rings scenery, wine tasting home of Pounamu (greenstone), meet private cruise on a 53ft catamaran Mt Victoria and stay two nights at beaches. There’s time to relax on the gardens. The turquoise-coloured lakes, at the vineyards or a day walk on the the carvers of this treasured stone. on Lake Rotoiti is a special highlight, The Bolton Hotel in “the coolest little beach with a picnic lunch and take a Tekapo and Pukaki, are unforgettable famous Routeburn Track and many Our home for two nights is beside the calling into secluded bays and hot capital in the world”. swim before returning to Nelson. photo stops on our way to stay at The more. beach at Punakaiki Resort. pools reached only by water. We Hermitage Hotel in the alps. stay two nights at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside. Day 5: At leisure in Wellington – Day 8: Nelson - Kaikoura Day 13: Queenstown -­ Arrowtown -­ Day 16: Punakaiki -­ Paparoa National Cardrona Valley -­ Wanaka Park - ­Charleston - ­Cape Foulwind activities and day tours The road hugs the spectacular Day 10: Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park - ­Lindis Pass - ­Queenstown The day is yours to enjoy. The coastline between the Pacific Ocean In the leafy village of Arrowtown gold Close to our hotel is the leading local Day 2: Rotorua activities – Lake waterfront is just a short walk away and the Kaikoura Ranges. Your Explore the magnificent landscape mining history comes alive beside attraction, the Punakaiki Pancake Tarawera lunch and Te Papa National Museum. afternoon is free to see Kaikoura’s crowned by Aoraki/Mt Cook, New the Arrow River. We drive over the Rocks and Blowholes, limestone stacks There’s time to enjoy one of Rotorua’s There’s a selection of activities to bountiful marine life, the result of the Zealand’s highest mountain, on an easy Crown Range and stop for the last weathered by the sea. Paparoa Park unique optional activities or simply choose from plus great cafes and ocean canyon close offshore. Optional walking track from the village or treat views of the Wakatipu basin then call has towering limestone cliffs and karst wander beside Lake Rotorua near your boutique breweries. Wellington is excursions include whale watching yourself to a scenic flight or cruise on in for refreshments at picture perfect rock formations with river valleys hotel. We drive out to beautiful Lake also the spiritual home of “The Lord cruises and flights and kayaking at a glacial lake. Later we drive over the Cardrona Hotel. From Edgewater, draped in subtropical forest. Walk to Tarawera to lunch with the Walmsley of the Rings” and you can visit Weta sunset. We stay not far from the seal golden tussock lands of the Lindis Pass our lakeside hotel, you can bike the an isolated beach or the seal colony at family who have many stories to tell Workshop too. colony at The White Morph. and onto Scenic Suites, Queenstown waterfront trail or kayak on the lake. Cape Foulwind. A favourite option is of their Maori and Pakeha (European) our home for three nights. the glow worm cave at Charleston. history in this region once famous for the Pink and White Terraces. Day 6: Wellington – Cook Strait Day 14: Wanaka - ­Haast Pass - ­ - Picton -­ Marlborough vineyard -­ Day 11: Queenstown -­ Milford Fox Glacier -­ Franz Josef Day 17: Punakaiki – Arthur’s Pass – Nelson Sound Nature Cruise - ­Scenic Flight Christchurch The pristine Haast Pass in Mt Aspiring Day 3: Rotorua – Lake Taupo – ­Queenstown We cruise across Cook Strait on the National Park has well-maintained Leaving the West Coast we head Tongariro National Park Interislander ferry and up stunning From Queenstown we follow the short tracks leading to cascading eastwards to Christchurch through the The surreal, geothermal reserve Queen Charlotte Sound to Picton to shores of the great lakes Wakatipu waterfalls and clear blue pools. alpine beech forests of Arthur’s Pass Wai-O-Tapu is alive with bubbling mud step ashore on the South Island. At and Te Anau into the mountains and Discover the beauty of Westland Tai National Park. We stop to enjoy the pools, silica terraces and deep pools Forrest Estate Wines we call in for a waterfalls of Fiordland National Poutini World Heritage Park’s wild mischievous antics of the Keas (alpine of unforgettable colours. We stop tasting and lunch in this premier wine Park. We cruise on Milford Sound West Coast beaches and lush, primeval parrots) and take short walks in the at thundering Huka Falls and Lake region before continuing to Nelson MoaTrek dominated by iconic Mitre Peak and rainforest and stop at Fox Glacier and forest and to the rock formations at Taupo and stay the night in the World and Trailways Hotel, our home for two home to seal colonies and dolphins. Lake Matheson before we reach Franz Castle Hill. The dramatic landscapes Heritage Tongariro National Park. Relax nights. A magnificent scenic flight back over Josef to stay at the Scenic Hotel. make a fitting finale to your adventure at the Chateau Tongariro Hotel or walk the Southern Alps to Queenstown with MoaTrek. the gentle trail to Taranaki Falls to ends this fantastic day. enjoy the alpine views.

18 moatrek.com KAKA 17 DAY TOUR KAKA 17 DAY TOUR moatrek.com 19 Kakariki 16 DAYS • 15 NIGHTS North & South Island Tour

2 Bay of Islands Hokianga 1

NORTH 1 AUCKLAND ISLAND

2 Rotorua

1 Tongariro

Nelson & Abel Tasman 2 2 Wellington Crown Range, Central Otago: A cliff hanger along the road between Queenstown and Wanaka

1 Kaikoura

Mt Cook 1 The Far North is a land of ancient kauri forests, pristine coastlines and the Day 1: Auckland – Matakohe – Milford Sound 2 QUEENSTOWN SOUTH beauty of the Hokianga and Bay of Islands. As the birthplace of the nation the Waipoua Forest – Omapere links to early Maori and European culture are clearly visible and you will hear ISLAND Your adventure begins with a stroll many fascinating stories from our local guides. Discover geothermal Rotorua to the gannet colony above Muriwai and explore Tongariro and Abel Tasman National Parks before reaching the Beach on the West Coast. We visit magnificent alpine scenery of Aoraki/Mount Cook, Queenstown and Fiordland. Auckland to Queenstown the Kauri Museum at Matakohe and Auckland · Hokianga Harbour · Bay of Islands · Auckland · Rotorua · Tongariro in Waipoua Forest, accompanied by 2021/22 DATES National Park · Wellington · Nelson · Abel Tasman National Park · Kaikoura · Aoraki/ our Maori guide, we see the greatest 21 Oct 2021 - 05 Nov 2021 Mount Cook Nationakl Park · Queenstown · Milford Sound · Queenstown kauri of all, Tane Mahuta, Lord of the 11 Nov 2021 - 26 Nov 2021 Forest. Our waterside hotel Copthorne 18 Nov 2021 - 03 Dec 2021 Omapere has stunning views over the Hokianga Harbour. 09 Dec 2021 - 24 Dec 2021 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES SIGHTSEEING & EXPLORING 06 Jan 2022 - 21 Jan 2022 • Milford to Queenstown flight • Stroll to Muriwai’s gannet colony Day 2: Omapere – Hokianga Harbour 20 Jan 2022 - 04 Feb 2022 • Nature cruise on Milford Sound • Explore Russell, Bay of Islands – Waitangi, Bay of Islands 03 Feb 2022 - 18 Feb 2022 • Abel Tasman cruise, guided walk • Walk in Karangahake Gorge 10 Feb 2022 - 25 Feb 2022 • Marlborough lunch & tasting • Rotorua’s geothermal surprises We cruise across the harbour to the 17 Feb 2022 - 04 Mar 2022 • Bay of Islands cruise • Ohinemutu Maori villlage magnificent golden sand dunes, the • Sail on Lake Rotoiti to hot pools • See Huka Falls perfect place to try sandboarding 10 Mar 2022 - 25 Mar 2022 • See Kawiti glow worm caves • Relax in private hot pools or walk along the deserted beach. 17 Mar 2022 - 01 Apr 2022 • Tane Mahuta with Maori guides • Stroll to Taranaki Falls Then we cross to the East Coast to • Hokianga Harbour Cruise • Explore our capital Wellington visit Kerikeri’s historic Stone Store 2022/23 DATES • Sandboard & stroll on the dunes • Te Papa National Musem and Waitangi where Maori signed 18 Oct 2022 - 02 Nov 2022 • Stroll Wai-O-Tapu’s wonderland • Picnic in Abel Tasman the Treaty with Queen Victoria’s 17 Nov 2022 - 02 Dec 2022 • Guided visit to Stone Store • See seal colonies at Kaikoura representatives in 1840. We stay two • Kauri Museum, Matakohe • Photograph lovely Lake Tekapo nights at Copthorne Hotel Waitangi. 08 Dec 2022 - 23 Dec 2022 • Guided visit of Waitangi • Church of the Good Shepherd 05 Jan 2023 - 20 Jan 2023 • Meet a Kiwifruit orchardist • See Aoraki/Mt Cook 19 Jan 2023 - 03 Feb 2023 • Ferry across Cook Strait • Drive dramatic Lindis Pass Hokianga Harbour: Catch the 02 Feb 2023 - 17 Feb 2023 • Stay two nights in Queenstown boat across to the dunes to 09 Feb 2023 - 24 Feb 2023 INCLUDED MEALS • Beauty of the Milford road try sandboarding • Great Lakes Taupo & Wakatipu 16 Feb 2023 - 03 Mar 2023 • All breakfasts • Four lunches; Lake Tarawera, 09 Mar 2023 - 24 Mar 2023 VISIT 4 NATIONAL PARKS Rotorua, with the Walmsley 16 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 family; Forrest Estate Vineyard, • Tongariro 06 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023 Marlborough, with wine tasting; • Abel Tasman Akaunui Farm homestead, • Aoraki/Mt Cook Canterbury, with Di & Ian • Fiordland $NZ 8,290 pp twin Mackenzie; Picnic on beach, in Abel Tasman National Park $NZ 10,190 pp single Cruise the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park coastline

moatrek.com 21 Lake Tarawera, Rotorua: The Walmsleys, a local Maori family, host us for lunch at this idyllic lake

Day 3: Waitangi – Bay of Islands Day 6: Rotorua activities – Day 9: At leisure in Wellington – Day 10: Wellington – Cook Strait Day 13: Kaikoura -­ Akaunui Farm Day 15: Queenstown -­ Milford Cruise – Russell – Waitangi Lake Tarawera lunch activities and day tours - Picton -­ Marlborough vineyard -­ - ­Lake Tekapo - Aoraki/Mt Cook Sound Nature Cruise - ­Scenic Nelson National Park Flight ­Queenstown Look out for dolphins on your relaxed There’s time to enjoy one of Rotorua’s The day is yours to enjoy. The cruise among the islands to Cape Brett unique optional activities or simply waterfront is just a short walk away We cruise across Cook Strait on the From Kaikoura the Hunderlee Hills lead From Queenstown we follow the and the famous “Hole in the Rock”. We wander beside Lake Rotorua near your and Te Papa National Museum. Interislander ferry and up stunning to the Canterbury Plains where we shores of the great lakes Wakatipu come ashore at Russell, a pretty town hotel. We drive out to beautiful Lake There’s a selection of activities to Queen Charlotte Sound to Picton to join our hosts Di and Ian Mackenzie for and Te Anau into the mountains with a rollicking 19th century past, Tarawera to lunch with the Walmsley choose from plus great cafes and step ashore on the South Island. At a memorable lunch at their Akaunui and waterfalls of Fiordland National once known as the “hell hole of the family who have many stories to tell boutique breweries. Wellington is Forrest Estate Wines we call in for a Farm homestead set amid beautiful Park. We cruise on Milford Sound Pacific”, and the first capital of New of their Maori and Pakeha (European) also the spiritual home of “The Lord tasting and lunch in this premier wine gardens. The turquoise-coloured lakes, dominated by iconic Mitre Peak and Zealand. Later return by ferry to Paihia history in this region once famous for of the Rings” and you can visit Weta region before continuing to Nelson Tekapo and Pukaki, are unforgettable home to seal colonies and dolphins. and Waitangi. the Pink and White Terraces. Workshop too. and Trailways Hotel, our home for photo stops on our way to stay at The A magnificent scenic flight back over two nights. Hermitage Hotel in the alps. the Southern Alps to Queenstown ends this fantastic day. Day 4: Bay of Islands – Kawiti Caves – Day 7: Rotorua – Lake Taupo – Whangarei – Auckland Tongariro National Park Day 11: Nelson -­ Abel Tasman National Day 14: Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park Park - ­Nelson - ­Lindis Pass -­ Queenstown Day 16: Activities – At Kawiti Caves thousands of twinkling The surreal, geothermal reserve Wai- “The Kakariki 16 day tour depart Queenstown glow worms are a breath-taking O-Tapu is alive with bubbling mud was the most marvellous At Kaiteriteri Beach we meet our Explore the magnificent landscape sight on our guided walk through the pools, silica terraces and deep pools local guide and cruise by catamaran crowned by Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Today is yours to make the most of limestone cave. Still owned today by of unforgettable colours. We stop holiday ever! MoaTrek and walk, as much or as little as you Zealand’s highest mountain, on an easy the infinite number of activities descendants of Maori chief Kawiti, the at thundering Huka Falls and Lake certainly know what choose, along the stunning Abel walking track from the village or treat Queenstown has to offer and your first visitors were shown through the Taupo and stay the night in the World they are doing, all Tasman coastline of islands, sheltered yourself to a scenic flight or cruise on Kiwi Guide can help you choose. caves in the 1950s. This afternoon we Heritage Tongariro National Park. Relax aspects of the trip were bays, estuaries and golden, sandy a glacial lake. Later we drive over the Fly out in the evening or do what call into Whangarei and continue down at the Chateau Tongariro Hotel or walk so well thought out beaches. There’s time to relax on the golden tussock lands of the Lindis Pass many of our travellers do and extend the East Coast to stay at the Grand the gentle trail to Taranaki Falls to beach with a picnic lunch and take a and onto Scenic Suites, Queenstown your stay a day or two. The­ MoaTrek Mecure, Auckland. enjoy the alpine views. and organised. swim before returning to Nelson. our home for two nights. team is happy to arrange additional accommodation in Queenstown. “What made our trip Day 5: Auckland – Karangahake Day 8: Tongariro National Park – really enjoyable was our Day 12: Nelson - Kaikoura Gorge – Lake Rotoiti – Rotorua Ohakune – Wellington guide, he knew so much The road hugs the spectacular Our Karangahake Gorge walk We drive up Mt Ruapehu to the Top about every aspect of coastline between the Pacific Ocean combines dramatic river scenery, o’ the Bruce for panoramic views New Zealand and went and the Kaikoura Ranges. Your native bush and relics of early of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro afternoon is free to see Kaikoura’s goldmines. At a Kiwifruit orchard before we continue down the centre out of his way to make bountiful marine life, the result of the we hear all about this famous fruit. of the island to Wellington. We tour the holiday special for ocean canyon close offshore. Optional Our private cruise on a 53ft the city and check out the sights from everyone in our group.” excursions include whale watching catamaran on Lake Rotoiti is a Mt Victoria and stay two nights at cruises and flights and kayaking at Linda Phipps, UK special highlight, calling into secluded The Bolton Hotel in “the coolest little sunset. We stay not far from the seal Kakariki Tour bays and hot pools reached only by capital in the world”. colony at The White Morph. water. We stay two nights at Novotel Mitre Peak on Milford Sound Rotorua Lakeside.

22 moatrek.com KAKARIKI 16 DAY TOUR KAKARIKI 16 DAY TOUR moatrek.com 23 Kiwi 12 DAYS • 11 NIGHTS North & South Island Tour

NORTH AUCKLAND ISLAND

2 Rotorua

1 Tongariro Wai-O-Tapu, Rotorua: Join a local guide for a tour of this geothermal wonderland Nelson & Abel Tasman 2 2 Wellington

1 Kaikoura

Mt Cook 1 Got two weeks in New Zealand and want to make them count? Then this is Milford Sound 2 QUEENSTOWN SOUTH the trip for you. From Maori culture and the geothermal delights of Rotorua to ISLAND visiting four national parks - Tongariro, Abel Tasman, Aoraki/Mount Cook and Fiordland. Enjoy an unforgettable day cruising on Milford Sound and take a Fun Fact! spectacular scenic flight back over the alps to Queenstown. Auckland to Queenstown The Kiwi has the Auckland · Rotorua · Tongariro National Park · Wellington · Nelson · Abel Tasman National Park · Kaikoura · Aoraki/ Mount Cook National Park · Queenstown · shortest beak of any 2021/22 DATES Milford Sound · Queenstown 25 Oct 2021 - 05 Nov 2021 bird on the planet! 15 Nov 2021 - 26 Nov 2021 22 Nov 2021 - 03 Dec 2021 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES SIGHTSEEING & EXPLORING 13 Dec 2021 - 24 Dec 2021 10 Jan 2022 - 21 Jan 2022 • Milford to Queenstown flight • Walk in Karangahake Gorge • Nature cruise on Milford Sound • Rotorua’s geothermal surprises 24 Jan 2022 - 04 Feb 2022 • Abel Tasman cruise, guided walk • Ohinemutu Maori villlage 07 Feb 2022 - 18 Feb 2022 • Marlborough lunch & tasting • See Huka Falls 14 Feb 2022 - 25 Feb 2022 • Sail on Lake Rotoiti • Relax in private hot pools 21 Feb 2022 - 04 Mar 2022 • Relax in private hot pools • Stroll to Taranaki Falls 14 Mar 2022 - 25 Mar 2022 • Te Papa National Musem • Explore our capital Wellington • Picnic in Abel Tasman • Te Papa National Musem 21 Mar 2022 - 01 Apr 2022 • Ohinemutu Maori villlage • Picnic in Abel Tasman • Lunch at Akaunui Farm • See seal colonies at Kaikoura 2022/23 DATES • Stroll Wai-O-Tapu’s wonderland • Photograph lovely Lake Tekapo 22 Oct 2022 - 02 Nov 2022 • Meet a Kiwifruit orchardist • Church of the Good Shepherd 21 Nov 2022 - 02 Dec 2022 • Ferry across Cook Strait • See Aoraki/Mt Cook 12 Dec 2022 - 23 Dec 2022 • Lunch at Lake Tarawera • Drive dramatic Lindis Pass • Stay two nights in Queenstown 09 Jan 2023 - 20 Jan 2023 INCLUDED MEALS • Beauty of the Milford road 23 Jan 2023 - 03 Feb 2023 • Great Lakes Taupo and Wakatipu • All breakfasts 06 Feb 2023 - 17 Feb 2023 • Four lunches; Lake Tarawera, 13 Feb 2023 - 24 Feb 2023 VISIT 4 NATIONAL PARKS Rotorua, with the Walmsley 20 Feb 2023 - 03 Mar 2023 family; Forrest Estate Vineyard, • Tongariro 13 Mar 2023 - 24 Mar 2023 Marlborough, with wine tasting; • Abel Tasman 20 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 Akaunui Farm homestead, • Aoraki/Mt Cook Canterbury, with Di & Ian • Fiordland National Park 10 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023 Mackenzie; Picnic on beach, in Abel Tasman National Park

$NZ 6,790 pp twin Marlborough, premier wine region: Lunch and wine $NZ 8,490 pp single tasting at a family owned vineyard Is a special treat

moatrek.com 25 Lake Tekapo: A favourite photo stop Queenstown optional activity: Cruise across Lake Wakatipu on on the road to Aoraki/Mt Cook the coal-fired steamer TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak Station

Day 1: Auckland – Karangahake Gorge Day 3: Rotorua – Lake Taupo – Day 5: At leisure in Wellington – Day 7: Nelson -­ Abel Tasman National Day 10: Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park – Lake Rotoiti – Rotorua Tongariro National Park activities and day tours Park - ­Nelson - ­Lindis Pass -­ Queenstown Your adventure begins with our The surreal, geothermal reserve The day is yours to enjoy. The At Kaiteriteri Beach we meet our Explore the magnificent landscape “The tour was balanced Karangahake Gorge walk that Wai-O-Tapu is alive with bubbling mud waterfront is just a short walk away local guide and cruise by catamaran crowned by Aoraki/Mt Cook, New between busy days and combines dramatic river scenery, pools, silica terraces and deep pools and Te Papa National Museum. and walk, as much or as little as you Zealand’s highest mountain, on an easy free time, the experiences native bush and relics of early of unforgettable colours. We stop There’s a selection of activities to choose, along the stunning Abel walking track from the village or treat were unique and full goldmines. At a Kiwifruit orchard at thundering Huka Falls and Lake choose from plus great cafes and Tasman coastline of islands, sheltered yourself to a scenic flight or cruise on of variety. we hear all about this famous fruit. Taupo and stay the night in the World boutique breweries. Wellington is bays, estuaries and golden, sandy a glacial lake. Later we drive over the Our private cruise on a 53ft Heritage Tongariro National Park. Relax also the spiritual home of “The Lord beaches. There’s time to relax on the golden tussock lands of the Lindis Pass “Our guide, Andrew, catamaran on Lake Rotoiti is a special at the Chateau Tongariro Hotel or walk of the Rings” and you can visit Weta beach with a picnic lunch and take a and onto Scenic Suites, Queenstown highlight, calling into secluded bays the gentle trail to Taranaki Falls to Workshop too. swim before returning to Nelson. our home for two nights. was knowledgeable and hot pools reached only by water. enjoy the alpine views. and fun, and our fellow We stay two nights at Novotel travellers made the trip Rotorua Lakeside. Day 6: Wellington – Cook Strait Day 8: Nelson - Kaikoura Day 11: Queenstown -­ Milford very special. Day 4: Tongariro National Park – - Picton -­ Marlborough vineyard -­ Sound Nature Cruise - ­Scenic The road hugs the spectacular Ohakune – Wellington Nelson Flight ­Queenstown coastline between the Pacific Ocean “Every single day was Day 2: Rotorua activities – Lake We drive up Mt Ruapehu to the Top We cruise across Cook Strait on the and the Kaikoura Ranges. Your From Queenstown we follow the Tarawera lunch exciting as we toured the o’ the Bruce for panoramic views Interislander ferry and up stunning afternoon is free to see Kaikoura’s shores of the great lakes Wakatipu exceptionally beautiful There’s time to enjoy one of Rotorua’s of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro Queen Charlotte Sound to Picton to bountiful marine life, the result of the and Te Anau into the mountains and unique optional activities or simply before we continue down the centre step ashore on the South Island. At ocean canyon close offshore. Optional waterfalls of Fiordland National Park. New Zealand!” wander beside Lake Rotorua near your of the island to Wellington. We tour Forrest Estate Wines we call in for a excursions include whale watching We cruise on Milford Sound Bobbi Abbott, USA hotel. We drive out to beautiful Lake the city and check out the sights from tasting and lunch in this premier wine cruises and flights and kayaking at dominated by iconic Mitre Peak and Kiwi Tour Tarawera to lunch with the Walmsley Mt Victoria and stay two nights at region before continuing to Nelson sunset. We stay not far from the seal home to seal colonies and dolphins. family who have many stories to tell The Bolton Hotel in “the coolest little and Trailways Hotel, our home for colony at The White Morph. A magnificent scenic flight back over of their Maori and Pakeha (European) capital in the world”. two nights. the Southern Alps to Queenstown history in this region once famous for ends this fantastic day. the Pink and White Terraces. Day 9: Kaikoura - ­Akaunui Farm - ­Lake Tekapo - Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park Day 12: Activities – depart Queenstown From Kaikoura the Hunderlee Hills lead to the Canterbury Plains where we Today is yours to make the most join our hosts Di and Ian Mackenzie for of the infinite number of activities a memorable lunch at their Akaunui Queenstown has to offer and your Farm homestead set amid beautiful Kiwi Guide can help you choose. gardens. The turquoise-coloured lakes, Fly out in the evening or do what Tekapo and Pukaki, are unforgettable many of our travellers do and extend photo stops on our way to stay at The your stay a day or two. The­ MoaTrek Hermitage Hotel in the alps. team is happy to arrange additional MoaTrek Walking in Abel accommodation in Queenstown. Small Group Tours Tasman National Park Sailing on Lake Rotoiti, Rotorua

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SOUTH ISLAND

Punakaiki 2

Franz Josef 1 CHRISTCHURCH Punakaiki Pancake Rocks: Lake Brunner, West Coast: Milford Sound 1 Wanaka Explore the limestone stacks & blowholes A favourite holiday spot for locals 2 QUEENSTOWN

Starting from Queenstown discover the best of the south’s spectacular scenery, Day 1: Queenstown – Milford Sound Day 3: Queenstown -­ Arrowtown -­ Day 5: Franz Josef -­ Hokitika - ­ five national parks and the wild West Coast’s rainforests and seascapes. Cruise Nature Cruise – Scenic Flight – Cardrona Valley -­ Wanaka Punakaiki on Milford Sound and cap off the day with an unforgettable flight back over Queenstown In the leafy village of Arrowtown gold The morning is free to walk to Franz the alps. From Wanaka head to Lake Matheson, Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. After meeting everyone in Queenstown mining history comes alive beside Josef Glacier lookout or take an optional Experience untouched Paparoa National Park and return over Arthur’s Pass we travel along the shores of the the Arrow River. We drive over the helihike or flight or cruise out on Okarito to Christchurch. Queenstown to Christchurch great lakes Wakatipu and Te Anau Crown Range and stop for the last lagoon in search of the rare Kotuku, Queenstown · Milford Sound · Arrowtown · Wanaka · Fox Glacier · Franz Josef into the mountains and waterfalls of views of the Wakatipu basin then call White Heron. In Hokitika, the home of 2021/22 DATES Glacier · Punakaiki, Paparoa National Park · Arthur’s Pass · Christchurch Fiordland National Park. We cruise on in for refreshments at picture perfect Pounamu (greenstone), meet the carvers 04 Nov 2021 - 10 Nov 2021 Milford Sound dominated by iconic Cardrona Hotel. From Edgewater, of this treasured stone. Our home 25 Nov 2021 - 01 Dec 2021 Mitre Peak and home to seal colonies our lakeside hotel, you can bike the for two nights is beside the beach at 02 Dec 2021 - 08 Dec 2021 and dolphins. A magnificent scenic waterfront trail or kayak on the lake. Punakaiki Resort. INCLUDED EXPERIENCES SIGHTSEEING & EXPLORING flight back over the Southern Alps to 23 Dec 2021 - 29 Dec 2021 • Enjoy a 2.5 hour nature and • Stay two nights in Queenstown Queenstown ends this fantastic day. 20 Jan 2022 - 26 Jan 2022 Day 4: Wanaka - ­Haast Pass - ­Fox Day 6: Punakaiki -­ Paparoa National wildlife cruise around the • Beauty of the Milford Road Stay at Scenic Suites, Queenstown our Glacier -­ Franz Josef Park - ­Charleston - ­Cape Foulwind 03 Feb 2022 - 09 Feb 2022 majestic Milford Sound the • Walk in the great outdoors in home for two nights. 17 Feb 2022 - 23 Feb 2022 eighth wonder of the world in the Fiordland, Mt Aspiring, Tai The pristine Haast Pass in Mt Aspiring Close to our hotel is the leading local 24 Feb 2022 - 02 Mar 2022 Fiordland National Park Poutini Westland and Arthur’s National Park has well-maintained attraction, the Punakaiki Pancake Day 2: At leisure in Queenstown -­ • Take flight on one of the world’s Pass National Parks. short tracks leading to cascading Rocks and Blowholes, limestone stacks 03 Mar 2022 - 09 Mar 2022 activities and day tours most scenic flights over the • Visit charming and leafy waterfalls and clear blue pools. weathered by the sea. Paparoa Park has 24 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2022 Southern Alps, from Milford Arrowtown Today is yours to make the most of the Discover the beauty of Westland Tai towering limestone cliffs and karst rock 31 Mar 2022 - 06 Apr 2022 Sound to Queenstown • Drive over the Crown Range infinite number of activities Queenstown Poutini World Heritage Park’s wild formations with river valleys draped in • Enjoy a drink at the historic • Great Southern Lakes of has to offer. Your Kiwi Guide can help West Coast beaches and lush, primeval subtropical forest. Walk to an isolated 2022/23 DATES Cardona Hotel after you have Wakatipu, Wanaka and Hawea you choose from a jet boat ride on the rainforest and stop at Fox Glacier and beach or the seal colony at Cape 01 Nov 2022 - 07 Nov 2022 travelled over the Crown range, • Stroll in the Haast Pass mountain Dart River in The Lord of the Rings Lake Matheson before we reach Franz Foulwind. A favourite option is the glow 01 Dec 2022 - 07 Dec 2022 New Zealand’s highest road beech forests. scenery, wine tasting at the vineyards Josef to stay at the Scenic Hotel. worm cave at Charleston. between Queenstown and • Visit blue pools and waterfalls or a day walk on the famous Routeburn 22 Dec 2022 - 28 Dec 2022 Wanaka • Visit our stunning Glacier Track and many more. 19 Jan 2023 - 25 Jan 2023 Day 7: Punakaiki – Arthur’s Pass – • Bonfire and drinks on the beach Country and see Franz Christchurch 02 Feb 2023 - 08 Feb 2023 hosted by your Kiwi guide at Josef Glacier 16 Feb 2023 - 22 Feb 2023 Punakaiki in Paparoa National Park • Punakaiki Pancake rocks and Leaving the West Coast we head 23 Feb 2023 - 01 Mar 2023 blowholes. eastwards to Christchurch through the 02 Mar 2023 - 08 Mar 2023 INCLUDED MEALS • Stroll Paparoa National Park alpine beech forests of Arthur’s Pass • Cape Foulwind Seal Colony National Park. We stop to enjoy the 23 Mar 2023 - 29 Mar 2023 • All breakfasts • Drive the dramatic Otira Gorge mischievous antics of the Keas (alpine 30 Mar 2023 - 05 Apr 2023 highway parrots) and take short walks in the VISIT 8 NATIONAL PARKS 20 Apr 2023 - 26 Apr 2023 • Stroll at Arthur’s Pass forest and to the rock formations at Fiordland National Park, Mt • Say hello to the Kea, a cheeky Castle Hill. The dramatic landscapes Aspiring National Park, Westland mountain parrot make a fitting finale to your adventure Tai Poutini National Park, Paparoa pp twin • Stroll at Castle Hill with MoaTrek. $NZ 3,890 National Park, Arthur’s Pass pp single National Park $NZ 4,890 Say gidday to the cheeky Kea in Arthur’s Pass

moatrek.com 29 Kotare 4 DAYS • 3 NIGHTS North Island Tour

2 Bay of Islands Hokianga 1 NORTH ISLAND

AUCKLAND

Punakaiki Pancake Rocks: Stroll out to these limestone stacks and blowholes on the edge of the Tasman Sea Bay of Islands cruise: Go ashore at an uninhabited island for a swim and a stroll

Northland is idyllic and as the birthplace of New Zealand, Maori and early Day 2: Omapere – Hokianga Harbour European history is around every corner. Cruise out on beautiful Hokianga – Waitangi, Bay of Islands Harbour and the Bay of Islands, favourite holiday spots for Kiwis. From ancient We cruise across the harbour to the Kauri forests, white sandy beaches and sparkling blue sea to the local laid-back magnificent golden sand dunes, the lifestyle, it’s always got that holiday feeling. perfect place to try sandboarding Start / Finish Auckland Auckland · Muriwai · Waipoua Forest · Hokianga Harbour · Kerikeri · or walk along the deserted beach. Bay of Islands · Whangarei · Auckland Then we cross to the East Coast to 2021/22 DATES visit Kerikeri’s historic Stone Store 21 Oct 2021 - 24 Oct 2021 and Waitangi where Maori signed 11 Nov 2021 - 14 Nov 2021 the Treaty with Queen Victoria’s 18 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2021 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES SIGHTSEEING & EXPLORING representatives in 1840. We stay two nights at Copthorne Hotel Waitangi. 09 Dec 2021 - 12 Dec 2021 • Enjoy a cruise out to the famous • The gannet colony nestled above 06 Jan 2022 - 09 Jan 2022 Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett Muriwai black sand beach. in the Bay of Islands • Travel through the ancient 20 Jan 2022 - 23 Jan 2022 • A walk with Maori guides through Waipoua Forest. Day 3: Waitangi – Bay of Islands 03 Feb 2022 - 06 Feb 2022 Waipoua Forest to visit Tane • Explore the giant sand dunes of Cruise – Russell – Waitangi 10 Feb 2022 - 13 Feb 2022 Mahuta - The Lord of the Forest the Hokianga harbour. Look out for dolphins on your relaxed 17 Feb 2022 - 20 Feb 2022 • Marvel at the Kawiti Caves and • Visit the historic seafaring town cruise among the islands to Cape Brett 10 Mar 2022 - 13 Mar 2022 their luminous glowworms. of Russell. and the famous Hole in the Rock. We • A welcome drink on the deck 17 Mar 2022 - 20 Mar 2022 come ashore at Russell, a pretty town at the Copthorne hotel Omapere INCLUDED MEALS with a rollicking 19th century past, • Explore the Kauri museum in • All breakfasts once known as the “Hell Hole of the 2022/23 DATES Matakohe Pacific”, and the first capital of New 18 Oct 2022 - 21 Oct 2022 • Hokianga Harbour Cruise Zealand. Later return by ferry to Paihia 17 Nov 2022 - 20 Nov 2022 & Sandboarding and Waitangi. 08 Dec 2022 - 11 Dec 2022 05 Jan 2023 - 08 Jan 2023 19 Jan 2023 - 22 Jan 2023 Day 1: Auckland – Matakohe – Day 4: Bay of Islands – Kawiti Caves – Muriwai Gannet colony 02 Feb 2023 - 05 Feb 2023 Waipoua Forest – Omapere Whangarei – Auckland 09 Feb 2023 - 12 Feb 2023 Your adventure begins with a stroll At Kawiti Caves thousands of twinkling 16 Feb 2023 - 19 Feb 2023 to the gannet colony above Muriwai glow worms are a breath-taking 09 Mar 2023 - 12 Mar 2023 Beach on the West Coast. We visit sight on our guided walk through the the Kauri Museum at Matakohe and limestone cave. Still owned today by 16 Mar 2023 - 19 Mar 2023 in Waipoua Forest, accompanied by descendants of Maori chief Kawiti, 06 Apr 2023 - 09 Apr 2023 our Maori guide, we see the greatest the first visitors were shown through kauri of all, Tane Mahuta, Lord of the the caves in the 1950s. This afternoon Forest. Our waterside hotel Copthorne we call into Whangarei and continue $NZ 1,990 pp twin Omapere has stunning views over the down the East Coast back to Auckland Hokianga Harbour. where your tour ends. $NZ 2,490 pp single Waipoua Forest: See Tane Mahuta

moatrek.com 31 Travel style There’s a mix of single and multi night stays, for example on our 21 day Kakapo tour there are five two night stays and one three night stay. Each day there are plenty of stops for photos and short walks. Often we travel for half the day with the other half free for activities or relaxing. Days normally start around 8am, but you get a few sleep ins too. Groups are very friendly and social, many say it’s like travelling with a group of old friends.

Who are our trips for? What about single travellers? Take a look at our galleries online and if you can see yourself enjoying time with these guys you’ll fit right in. Because our groups are small and personal – 18 is the absolute maximum – you’ll find you’ll get to know everyone and make new friends in no time. About 25% of our guests are exploring on their own and the rest are couples or travelling with friends. Whether Your Kiwi Guide: Here to make your tour memorable every day you’re travelling solo or together our Kiwi guide is there every step of the way taking care of everyone’s particular interests, and ensuring you get the best out of each amazing day.

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What’s included in our tours? • All land travel, accommodation and porterage. • All breakfasts and a selection of hosted lunches. • All sightseeing highlights and activities as per your itinerary. • Services of your Kiwi Guide.

Our inclusions: A local guide accompanies your walk in Abel Tasman National Park ONLINE: “What’s Included” tab on tour page

About our tours How do we travel around? Travel is in our late model purpose built, midsize tour coaches. One of the great things about our coaches is we can get off Travelling in a small group (18 maximum) really is the only way to go! You’ll never take another large the beaten track to places big tour coaches just can’t go. coach tour again. Our wonderful “Kiwi Guides” will look after you every step of the way. Our coach: Eighteen is the maximum number of travellers Who will be my Kiwi guide? Your Kiwi Guide will be your best friend while you’re here Where do we stay? What about meals? What about optional in New Zealand. Our guide team are proud Kiwis, born and bred, with a lifetime of holiday memories and secret spots After a great day out exploring being Breakfasts are always included and activities? they love sharing. Our guides are all experienced in tour comfortable each night is really usually buffet style with hot, cooked Everyone’s idea of a dream holiday driving, first aid and taking care of people, not to mention important. You’ll sleep soundly in fare, fresh fruit and cereal. Lunches are is different so we’ve built in plenty their in depth knowledge of our culture, history, flora and hand-picked accommodation, places casual counter food and sometimes of flexibility. You can tailor your trip fauna and a few amusing tales of their own. we know and stay in ourselves. Our picnic style. Your Kiwi Guide will help to your own interests such as biking, hotels are 4 star and just a short walk you choose where to dine in the e-biking, zip lining and wine touring as to town. evening from a range of options well as all the activities you’ve heard ONLINE: moatrek.com/about/meet-team close by. about – a glacier hike or flight, Lord of the Rings, Maori concert and hangi or ONLINE: jet boating just to name a few. Many moatrek.com/tour-info/accommodation ONLINE: people book these before they arrive Terms and conditions moatrek.com/tour-info/wine-dine or your Kiwi Guide can assist. Go online for our full tour booking terms and conditions, including payment, cancellation and insurance information.

ONLINE: Our accommodation: Stay in four star hotels such as “Optional Activities” tab on tour page the Chateau Tongariro in Tongariro National Park ONLINE: moatrek.com/booking-terms

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Kaikoura dolphins - Lois Cork

“This was the perfect way to see the sights MoaTrek travellers’ photo gallery and we made great new friends. We had such a knowledgeable guide and Touring with MoaTrek is a photographer’s dream, our Kiwi Guides know all the best spots and if MoaTrek made everything something catches your eye, we’ll always stop to capture the moment. so easy. “Thank you for the trip of a lifetime, we loved every minute!” “As a photographer I will Lois Cork, USA let my photos express Kaka Tour my truly wonderful Devil’s Bath, Wai-O-Tapu - Dave Linick New Zealand adventure with our guide Paul and MoaTrek. No words can describe what a fantastic journey I experienced.” Chaz Anderson, USA Kakapo Tour Cardrona Hotel, Otago - Chaz Anderson

Variable oystercatcher - Linde Togel Southern Rata - Linde Togel Te Po, Rotorua - Linde Togel

“We had a wonderful time on our trip with MoaTrek. Thanks again for everything.” Linde Togel, Canada Kaka Tour Russell waterfront, Bay of Islands - Chaz Anderson Fur seal, Kaikoura - Linde Togel

34 moatrek.com moatrek.com 35 Dart River Wilderness Jet, Queenstown Take a jet boat ride along glacier-fed rivers right into the heart of Mt Aspiring National Park. Stroll through ancient beech Kaikoura optional activity: Take a guided kayak tour at sunset among the fur seals forests and see the stunning locations of The Lord of the Rings.

Optional Activities More favourites:

A big part of what makes a MoaTrek tour so much fun is the ability to add memorable New Zealand • Routeburn Track experiences to your trip. We know everyone’s idea of a holiday is a little different, which is why Hiking, Queenstown when you’re in places like Rotorua, Wellington and Queenstown, there’s time to experience “bucket list” New Zealand experiences like a Māori Culture Show, a Lord of the Rings Tour or a • Zealandia Eco Wilderness Jetboat. Sanctuary, Wellington • Weta Workshop, Wellington • Earnslaw Steamship & BBQ Dinner, Wellington E-Bike Tour Queenstown This leisurely three to four hour guided e-bike tour introduces you to Wellington’s • Shotover Jet, waterfront, hillsides and vibrant rich culture. Queenstown • Lake Cruise & Island Nature Walk, Wanaka • Glacier Heli Hike, Franz Josef • Underworld Rafting, Punakaiki

If you don’t book any Okarito Wildlife Cruise, Māori Concert & Dinner, additional activities there will Franz Josef Glacier Rotorua always be free attractions or walks available, just ask your Tasman Glacier Explorers, Mt Cook Rotorua Canopy Tours A nature cruise with an expert local Gain an understanding of Māori Kiwi Guide. A short walk and spectacular cruise on the sunning Traverse a network of ziplines, trails, bridges and treetop guide to spot white herons, pied stilts, culture, enjoy a traditional hangi dinner terminal lake of New Zealand’s largest glacier. platforms above an untouched native forest. godwits and spoonbills. and see the famous Pōhutu geyser.

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MoaTrek has been a family run business since 1971. While in her twenties Ena created and ran Miles and Ena live and breathe MoaTrek and are always out and about researching new itineraries, fun-loving tours through New Zealand for the young and adventurous. Joining her at the helm and refining existing ones, to ensure our travellers’ experience is unsurpassed in New Zealand small in 2008, son Miles is now continuing the legacy. group touring.

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See New Zealand the young way with MoaTrek, 1970’s New Zealand Fun Seeker Holidays, 1980’s Decidedly different, 2000’s

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For your New Zealand “Trip of a Lifetime”

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