Description

Let's Get the Adrenaline Pumping
Jump start your Kiwi adventure with an optional leap from the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere  the Sky Tower in Auckland. You won't forget the Sky Jump any time soon, and it will set the tone for the coming week of adrenaline-pumping action and adventure.

The Excitement Just Keeps Coming
Next you'll venture into the Waitomo Caves, a system of more than 300 underground caverns that is home to immense limestone formations and the region's famous glowworms. You will be amazed at how brightly these little creatures illuminate the caves! Here you will blackwater raft and rock climb through underground waterfalls during a journey unlike any other.

No Time for Slowing Down!
Rotorua, the heartland of New Zealand's Maori culture, will be your base for the next three days of Kiwi adventure and cultural immersion. Start off the first day by climbing into a Zorb ball and tumbling 600 feet down the side of a hill. It sounds crazy, but it's loads of fun! Once you are warmed up, it's time for an Agrojet ride. Climb aboard this 13-foot, 450-horsepower jet boat and race through a tight, manmade watercourse at 60 miles an hour. Keep the action going with a Swoop, which is a cross between bungee jumping, bridge swinging, and hang-gliding. You'll rise 120 feet into the air, pull the ripcord, and FLY! Spend your evenings in a Maori village, where you will receive a special glimpse into the life and traditions of this unique indigenous group. Enjoy traditionally cooked feasts, join in performances and songs, and learn about the fascinating history of the Maori people. You can also shop for some awesome Kiwi crafts and Maori clothing while you are here. Before departing Rotorua, you'll jump aboard a six-person whitewater raft and head down the Kaituna River, a popular rafting spot that has the world's highest commercially rafted waterfall. There are actually three waterfalls in the river's fourteen rapids. You'll practice on the first two smaller falls before tackling the 21-foot drop named Tutea Falls. Hold on!

Want More Adventure?
Next you'll stop at Lake Taupo, one of New Zealand's most picturesque areas. Here you'll have a choice of several optional adventure activities, including tandem skydiving, bungee jumping, trout fishing, and mountain biking. All of this is set right on the edge of New Zealand's largest lake, creating a stunning backdrop to a day of nonstop activity!

Simply put, the North Island Adventure in New Zealand is one of Rustic Pathways' most varied and action-packed adventure programs. Let New Zealand's unique spirit of adventure sweep you up during this challenging and action-packed Southern Hemisphere extravaganza! Now all you have to ask yourself is: "Do I have what it takes?"

Highlights

BLACKWATER RAFT through underground river systems and waterfalls during this amazing, once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

PUMP UP your adrenaline with a heart-pounding bungy jump or a breathtaking skydive near Lake Taupo (optional).

RAFT over the 21-foot Tutea Falls, the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world.

DISCOVER traditional Maori culture and heritage during village feasts and dance performances in Rotorua.

JET BOAT, SWOOP AND FLY at the awesome Agroventures adventure playground.

ZORB in Rotorua, squeeze yourself into a ball and bounce, roll and giggle your way down the hill.

Travel Types

• Birdwatching
• Rafting
• Sailing
• Skydiving
• Snorkeling
• Student Tours
• Tours

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,995 USD + International airfare

Program Fees Include:

The above cost includes all ground transportation in-country, 3 meals a day, housing, staff through the duration of the program, and all excursions on the program itinerary not listed as optional.

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 business days

Rustic Pathways's Mission Statement

Rustic Pathways is a pioneer in providing superior quality travel and service programs for students and families in some of the world's most welcoming countries. Rustic Pathways demands professionalism and integrity across all of its operations, insists on quality in all aspects of its programs, and places the safety of its students above all other considerations. We enrich the lives of our students and our staff, benefit the parts of the world we serve, and build cultural bridges that lead to greater global understanding and cooperation.

Year Founded

1983