4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
Good, really enjoyed it
North Island Volcanic Adventure, January 1970
4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
Good, really enjoyed it
North Island Volcanic Adventure, January 1970
4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
We couldn't be happier with our Kauri trip in the North Island. Even though people kept telling me - "just spend all your time on the South Island" - I think booking the Kauri trip was the best decision we made. During those five days, we learned so much about NZ culture, history and geography, while becoming acclimated to the country in depth. Every day was filled with intense activity, at the exact right level of challenge where you feel deeply satisfied afterwards but not dead tired. That said, after so much activity, my head hit the pillow every night at 10PM and I slept like a rock. My favorite was the cave tubing. No, it was the "forest biking on mountain bikes." Or maybe, the hiking near the Tongariro Crossing to Lake Tama. Or was it, the delicious BBQ grilled by our guide Grant. Upon further contemplation, I just can't pick a favorite. It was that good.
A few facts - I'm a relatively active female in my upper twenties, not a marathoner by any means but ready for a challenge. Also a bit of a fraidy-cat. This trip provided me with several challenging and even scary moments (jumping off a waterfall backwards in the dark!) and I loved every minute. The best way to start our honeymoon. I think we were able to enjoy our week on the South Island (on our own) because of everything we did/learned during our five days with Active NZ. Another favorite aspect of the trip - not having to decide where to go, what to eat, what to do, each day. It was planned and coordinated beautifully. I could go on and on, this trip was just great! Can we come again?
North Island Volcanic Adventure, January 1970
4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
Good, really enjoyed it
North Island Volcanic Adventure, January 1970
4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
Good, really enjoyed it
North Island Volcanic Adventure, January 1970
4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
The end of my 3 month holiday and what a way to finish it off. The Kauri trip was great fun and the guides & group were energetic, fun and up for the challenges that lay ahead. After almost 3 months of doing my own planning etc it was such a treat to have everything planned - I just had to be at breakfast and on the bus by the time Dan said! Loved it! I was very new to hiking, after taking it up in Canada on my holiday, and this trip definitely completed my new love! I sure got to work out those new poles, gaitors and waterproof pants - which came in handy when I did a few mud slides! The entertainment on our hike to Whakapapa village was the highlight. Giving the mountain biking a go was a huge amount of fun & after the warm up trip enjoyed zooming through the mud! Glow worm tubing experience took me out of my comfort zone and truly worth the internal challenge I had. Majestic! Great job to Dan and Nat who were great guides and put up with us and our shinanigans! A great tour and thank you for the best end to a 3 month holiday!
North Island Volcanic Adventure, January 1970
4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
North Island Volcanic Adventure, January 1970
4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
With tubing, hiking, biking, hot springs, mud pots, eating, making new friends and just seeing what a beautiful country New Zealand it was a fantastic trip. Our guide knew his stuff and the experience was great.
North Island Volcanic Adventure, January 1970