NEW ZEALAND - THE ADRENALINE ADVENTURE
TIMELINE:
Day 1
Auckland, North Island / Rotorua
Arrive and transfer for a flight to Rotorua. Fish for trout
at Lake Tarawera and take a relaxing soak at Hot Water Beach,
where you can stretch out in the thermal-spring-heated sand.
Days 2 - 4
Rafting the Motu River
Helicopter to the remote Motu River, which has carved a
spectacular 60-mile gorge through the Raukumara Range, with its
native New Zealand forest. Seated in four-person rafts, take on
the quieter upper reaches before graduating to Grade 3 and 4
whitewater challenges, with overnights at riverside camps along
the way. After tackling the White Rapid, Jet boat to the Bay of
Plenty where you are met and transported by helicopter back to
Huka Lodge.
Day 5
Mount Tongariro
Hike the 10-mile Tongariro Crossing, one of the world's most
scenic and invigorating one-day treks. With fantastic views and
live volcanic scenes, the trail leads a mile above sea level,
past the Soda Springs, Blue Lake and Red Crater.
Day 6
Queenstown, South Island
New Zealand gave bungee jumping to the world, and no visit
to Queenstown is complete without a jump from The Ledge, a
parapet jutting from Bob's Peak high above the town; choose a
"mild" jump or an extreme plunge of more than 15 stories. From
here, you may also Parapont straight from Bob's Peak.
Day 7
Kayak Milford Sound, Fjordlands Region
Prepare for an unforgettable helicopter flightseeing
adventure through snow-covered mountain peaks to Milford Sound,
where you kayak one of the most scenic areas on Earth, with
opportunity to see seals and dolphin.
Days 8 - 9
Queenstown
Drive by four-wheel-drive vehicle to nearby pristine streams
and rivers, where you test your skill at fly-fishing for brown
and rainbow trout. The following day, choose from an array of
activities possible only through off-road driving, including
canyon swings and mountain biking.
Day 10
Auckland
Depart Queenstown for a flight to Auckland, where you catch
your flight home. "My
harness secured and my grip firm, I stepped off the parapet and
into the air. Queenstown was a thousand feet down, rushing
toward me; the wings of my glider knifed through the wind."
EXPEDITION GUIDE
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Mark Everard - The Adrenaline Adventure
With a lifetime of physically tasking experiences in New
Zealand's diverse wilderness areas, Mark Everard has
earned the reputation as one of the country's best
outdoor guides. An accomplished athlete, Everard tests
his skills both in organized sports and in the wild,
including mountain climbing, marathon running,
white-water rafting and cross-country quad biking. |
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EXPEDITION LOG: DAY 3
There's no mistaking the thunderous rumble of Grade 4 rapids: it
fills the air around us, ringing in our ears and making us
clench our paddles that much tighter. Our adrenaline surges and
heart rates soar as our guide begins shouting directions:
"Forward paddle ... work together, mates, work together!" Cool
fresh spray douses the boat, soaking our heads and, like a leaf
in a whirlpool, our rubber raft is snatched by the current and
pulled through the fast-flowing, rocky bottom section of the
Motu River.
We fight through each turn, shouting commands and encouragement
to each other above the roar of the rapids. Soon the current
relaxes its grip and we drift pleasantly through the forested
canyon, the water's hiss giving way to the cries of birds
somewhere in the tree cover. Already we're looking ahead, eager
to take on the next stretch of white water.
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ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS |
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DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 3 Demanding
- These programs take place in remote environments or
require prolonged activity such as rafting, horseback riding
and hiking. Participants should be in good physical
condition and able to "rough it" for long periods.
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TEMPERATURES of 50 - 75º F
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Altitudes above 1,000 feet
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Hiking, camping, kayaking
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Good physical condition required
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Latitude 45º 01' S
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Longitude 168º 44' E
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DATES & RATES |
2008 Departure Dates
October 24, 2008 - November 02, 2008
December 05, 2008 - December 14, 2008
2009 Departure Dates
January 30, 2009 - February 08, 2009
February 28, 2009 - March 09, 2009
March 27, 2009 - April 05, 2009
October 30, 2009 - November 08, 2009
November 13, 2009 - November 22, 2009
December 11, 2009 - December 20, 2009
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Price per person |
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2008: US $14,405 |
2009: TBA |
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Single Supplement |
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2008: US $1,970 |
2009: TBA |
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Regional Air |
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2008: US $1,025 |
2009: TBA |
Alternate Departure Dates can be arranged. Prices are subject
to change.
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TOUR MAP |
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