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Volunteering Top of the North Tour - 9 Days

Take a tour of the spectacular North Island of New Zealand by coach and train and you will experience all the beauty and adventure associated with this remarkable country. Added in is a 4 day volunteering package that includes accommodation giving you a holiday that ticks all the eco-friendly boxes.

Days | 9

Start: Auckland    Finish: Auckland

Standard: NZD $979

Highlights

  • Kiwi breeding and recovery programme
  • Hands on interaction with native wildlife
  • Immerse yourself in New Zealand culture
  • High adrenaline adventure activities
  • Guided bus tour of amazing destinations
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Tours depart on Saturdays only.

Whats Included!

  • Free airport shuttle to accommodation
  • YHA NZ Membership
  • 4 day volunteer package
  • All tour related accommodation
    Please note: Volunteering accommodation will vary between hostels, huts and lodges. Because of this single/twin rooms cannot be guaranteed for all nights.

Prices valid to 30 September 2012.


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Itinerary

Auckland City

AIRPORT PICKUP, CITY EXPLORATION

After being picked up from your flight make your way into New Zealand’s biggest and most famous city. Explore the harbours, beaches and even volcanoes which make this city so unique.


Auckland - Rotorua

MOUNT EDEN SUMMIT, THE SHIRES REST, MAORI CULTURE, BUBBLING MUD & HOT POOLS

A Magic Bus coach will take you on this journey over the Hauraki Plains and onto the Coromandel Peninsula. Stop off in at the Shires Rest and Hobbiton movie set before entering Rotorua.


MAGIC FOREST KIWI ENCOUNTER VOLUNTEERING - 4 Days

INCLUDES A SELECTION OF:
• Egg-to-Egg Kiwi encounters
• Interactive participation in Kiwi conservation project
• Learn Maori customs
• Visit a local Maori Marae (Meeting house)
• Install native wildlife tracking tunnels
• Building forest trails
• Native bird feeding and night count surveys
• Collecting and monitoring native seeds
• Planting and maintaining native tree seedlings


Rotorua - Taupo

GEOTHERMAL MUD POOLS, HUKA FALLS, BUNGY JUMPING SKYDIVING

Today Magic takes you through the geothermal wonderland of the central North Island. To check out volcanoes, geysers, hot pools, water falls and steaming natural wonders - not to mention the thrill of Bungy jumping.


Taupo - Waitomo - National park

GLOWWORMS, RUGGED BEAUTY, TONGARIRO ALPINE CROSSING

Visit Waitomo – home of the world famous Glow-worm caves and explore the underground abyss that hides there. We’ll then head to the volcanic plateau town of National Park where to can climb, tramp and ski.


Overlander Train: National Park - Auckland

MOUNTAIN RANGES, COASTLINE, MARINE WILDLIFE

Travel via train up the heart of the North Island. From the comfort of your carriage you will have fantastic views of the National Park, the volcanic plateau, Mt Ruapehu, stunning river gorges and New Zealand farmland and rugged native rainforest.
 


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Current Rates / Fixed Beds
1 Oct 2011 - 30 Sep 2012
Dorm Multi-share NZ$979
Twin Twin or Double share NZ$1049
Single Single share NZ$1289
Price includes Transport Pass and Accommodation as stated.

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