ULTIMATE EXPLORER 2014.15 OPTIONAL ACTIVITY PRICELIST CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND The Cathedral Cove Classic Kayak Tour... $85 3hrs. Paddle through sea caves, interact with marine life & discover the thrill of kayak sailing with the wind on your back. To top if off we stop at Cathedral Cove for Cappucinos & hot chocolates on the beach! Includes FREE transport. Hobbiton... $100 Experience the real Middle-Earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, the bucolic setting for The Shire that featured in the Peter Jackson directed films, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies. Tour the twelve acre site recounting fascinating details of how the Hobbiton Movie set was created. You will then travel by shuttle to Rotorua joining up with your flying Kiwi group again at 6pm. Tamaki Maori Village $100 Journey to an authentic Maori village nestled in Rotorua forest and be formally welcomed into the sacred grounds, where amidst crackling village fires you will discover Maori art forms, ancient rituals and Maori traditions. Share in thrilling song and dance, and then enjoy a 3 course meal with your Maori hosts. H2OGO - Straight. $35 On your own or have 2 or 3 people together. Add 40lts of water and slip, slide and laugh all the way down the 250m straight track. Harness OGO... $45 Climb in, fasten up and hold on! Roll down the 200m track, head over heels. H2OGO - Sidewinder.... $50 Dive in, add 40lts of water & slip, slide & laugh all the way down the 350m Zigzag track. Gondola & 2 Luge Rides $40 Enjoy the scenic Gondola ride up to the Skyline Rotorua complex, then explore over four kilometres of thrilling, scenic Luge tracks, the longest of all Skyline Luge tracks!
CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND Rotorua Canopy Tours..... $130 3hrs. NZ's only native forest zipline canopy tour. Up to 22 metres high in 1000 year old forest canopy. Get amongst nature on this fun and educational experience.prehistoric forests, native birds, incredible plantlife & ziplines as your mode of transport through it! Polynesian Spa...$27 Open 8am - 11pm. Adult Pools & Priest Spa, this popular area offers seven hot mineral pools with views of Lake Rotorua. Three cascading, marble-lined pools (38 C to 39 C), feature alkaline water. The large deeper alkaline pool (38 C) is an excellent place to stretch out. The three Priest Spa pools (39 C to 42 C), offer special thermal bathing in acidic water from the Radium hot spring, long renowned for its therapeutic properties. Wai-O-Tapu.. Included Sculptured out of volcanic activity and thousands of years in the making, Wai-O-Tapu is considered to be New Zealand s most colourful and diverse geothermal sightseeing attraction. You are introduced to a uniquely different natural landscape the key to what you see lies below the surface one of the most extensive geothermal systems in New Zealand.FREE for Flying Kiwi clients when travelling on specific tours valued at $32.50pp. 12,000ft Taupo Tandem Skydive.. $249 15,000ft Taupo Tandem Skydive.. $339 NZ's original drop zone. Take in the coast to coast views on a clear day. Reach speeds of over 200km with over 1 minute of freefall. Taupo Bungy 47metres $149 Taupo Tandem Bungy 47metres........ $298 This is NZ's highest water touch bungy, they specialise in getting you wet from fingertips to ankles. Dry bungies are also an option. Taupo Extreme Swing $99 Taupo Bungy & Swing Combo $218 NZ's only cliff face swing. A feet-first, mind blowing ride swinging down towards the crystal clear waters below, then arc up to nearly 180 degrees reaching speeds of over 70kph. The Taupo Bungy & Swing combo combines these 2 great activities. Tongariro River Rafting.. $105 Grade 3. In 2 1/2 hours you navigate over 60 roller coaster rapids with an expert guide at the helm. One of the most stunning river gorges you will ever see! FOC PHOTOS WORTH $30! Tongariro Crossing Transport $20 Transport is required to reach the entrance to the Tongariro National Park day walk. One of NZ's great alpine walks.
WELLINGTON Wellington Te Papa Museum Free Open 10am-6pm. Te Papa is New Zealand s national museum, renowned for being bicultural, scholarly, innovative, and fun. Collections span five areas: Art, History, Pacific, Māori, and Natural Environment. Botanical Gardens..... Free Open 10am - 3pm. Visit Wellington Botanic Garden and enjoy its 25ha of unique landscape, protected native forest, conifers, specialised plant collections, colourful floral displays, and views over Wellington city. To get there take the Cable Car ($4 one way) - from Cable Car Lane, off Lambton Quay. Leaves every 10 minutes to the top of the Botanic Garden. You can then take the downhill walk back to the city. The Weta Cave Workshop Tour.... $24 45min tour. A movie based visitor experience in the heart of Miramar, Wellington. The guided tour in the famous Weta Cave provides a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the work being done inside one of the world s leading concept design and physical effects manufacturing operations. The story of the creative process is told by members of the talented crew from the workshop floor using the props, models and weapons they helped make for the movies. They may even reveal some of the secrets behind the movie magic... Zealandia......$17.50 Zealandia is the first facility fully-dedicated to telling New Zealand s unique conservation story presenting 80 million years of natural history. You can choose from various fascinating guided tours and feeding talks (all free with admission), or simply roam at your leisure to find the valley s remarkable native wildlife living free among the 225ha sanctuary. Take the free shuttle leaving from the i-site 9:45am, 10:30am, 11:30am. Wellington Movie Tour... $85 10am-2:30pm - This is must do for LOTR fans. Hear behind the scenes stories and see Lord of the Rings scenes including Rivendell and Props for Lord of the Rings photos. As part of our Valley Movie Tour, you will experience the sights outside of Wellington City as we take you through the Hutt Valley along with some bush walks.
KAIKOURA Kaikoura Guided Kayak........ $90 Half day. 100% success rate for Seal viewing. Suitable for all age's & abilities. Watch NZ Fur Seals, dive & manoeuver around and under your kayak! Kaikoura Fishing Tours. $90 2hr fishing charter. All gear supplied and toilet and cooking facilities on board. All sizeable catch filleted and bagged ready for the pan. Seal Swim Kaikoura...... $110 Snorkelling with wild New Zealand Fur Seals, is a truly unique experience. A breath taking nature activity. You won t believe how curious, friendly and playful New Zealand Fur Seals can be in the water. Whale Watching by Boat.... $145 3.5hrs onboard a moderncatamaran featuring outside decks for great viewing. Spacious airconditioned interior with comfortable seating. 95% success rate of seeing whales. FREE Kaikoura Pictorial Booklet (value $17). Swim with the Dolphins $180 Dolphin Viewing $100 Swim and interact with the amazing wild dusky dolphins of Kaikoura or observe their incredible acrobatics from the comfort of the boat. Wetsuit, snorkel, mask & fins included.swimmers must be confident in open water. Hot chocolate & cookies included. Kaikoura Helicopter Classic Whalewatch..... from $220pp 30mins. See the entire whale from head to tail, as you hover and fly slow orbits. Fly in comfort and style in the spectacular environment that plays host to one of the world s largest marine mammals, the magnificent. Sperm Whale. Receive a personal 20 minute briefing, before departing. On lift off you will be treated to breathtaking views of the rugged Kaikoura Coastline and within 3 5 minutes you will be flying above Kaikoura s deep-sea canyon, searching for a Giant Sperm Whale as he breaks the surface. $220pp 3-4 pax, $325pp 2pax. DEEP SOUTH Rafting the Spectacular Rangitata Gorge. $169 2.5hrs on the river. Feel your adrenalin and confidence grow as the rapids naturally build to the thrilling grade 5. All rafting clothing and equipment included.save $39 (normally $208!) Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. $40 See where the penguins nest, hear the history of the colony and learn about penguin monitoring programs and the blue penguin's life cycle. Speight's Brewery Tour $25 Enjoy an award winning tour through an historic working Brewery and discover how Speight's became a legend in the south, sampling the product is included! Milford Sound Boat Cruise $65 Highly recommended! During this Milford Sound scenic cruise, you'll marvel at Mitre Peak and feel the spray of Fairy and Sterling waterfalls on your face as you take in the spectacular and unforgettable Fiordland scenery! Routeburn Track..... $155 Experience a walk of a lifetime on the Routeburn Track - a 32 km, 3 day track weaving through beech-forested valleys and alongside clear green rivers, glistening alpine lakes and breathtaking views from a mountain pass. Te Anau Glowworm Caves $75 2hrs 15mins. Visit the mysterious underground world of sculpted rock, rushing water and a glowworm grotto.
QUEENSTOWN Skyline Gondola......Included Marvel at the stunning views as you ride the Skyline Queenstown Gondola - the steepest cable car lift in the Southern Hemisphere, and one of the must-do activities in Queenstown! The Gondola carries you 450 metres above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob's Peak. En route you will enjoy a spectacular 220 degree panorama, with breath taking views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Walter Peak, Cecil Peak and over Queenstown. FREE for Flying Kiwi clients when travelling on specific tours valued at $30pp. Walter Peak Farm Visit.. $75 Learn about life on the farm in NZ by visiting a real working farmstead. Watch the farm dogs rounding up sheep from the hill paddocks, and see the farmer shear a sheep. High Country Horses $165 2.5hrs riding but 5hrs return to/from Queenstown. Beginners or experienced riders. Enjoy the stunning scenery of the top of the lake with picturesque Mountain views, and glacial fed rivercrossings. Be captivated by stories of the area, rich history and many filming locations from Lord Of The Rings. A magical ride with experienced riders having the opportunity to canter and beginners have the chance to learn. Come and have a REAL Kiwi experience. SAVE $20 (normally $185) LOTR Fans! Safari of The Scenes Wakatipu Basin. $170 A true adventure safari packed with goldmining history, thrilling 4WD river crossings and a great overview of the diverse scenery of the Queenstown / Arrowtown area. Visit the filming locations of Minas Tirith, Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath), the site of Isildur s Fall, the Ford of Bruinen and more! SAVE $5 (normally $175) AJ Hackett - Kawarau Zip Ride.. $50 130m exhilarating ride. Travel at speeds of up to 60kph, 'Zipriders' cruise 130m alongside the Kawarau River taking in the scenic views. All you need to do is choose your style! AJ Hackett - Ledge Swing... $160 + $30 400m above Queenstown, whatever you do, don't look down! Swingers are harnessed in and suspended over the town below - then pull a release cord and send yourself swooping down and out. Located at the Skyline you need travel by Gondola at an additional cost of $30 OR take the 1hr walk to the top free of charge! AJ Hackett - Nevis Swing.. $195 Solo or tandem this is the world's biggest swing. Forwards, backwards, alone or with a friend, you will be suspended high above the valey floor and released! Experience a massive rush of adrenaline as you find yourself accelerating at mind blowing speeds in a 300m arc! AJ Hackett - Kawarau Bridge Bungy (43m). $195 The original bungy jump and the only bungy where you can tandem. AJ Hackett - Ledge Bungy (47m)...... $195 + $30 The Urban Bungy - run and jump 400m above Queenstown! Loads of jumping options.located at the Skyline you need travel by Gondola at an additional cost of $30 OR take the 1hr walk to the top free of charge!
QUEENSTOWN AJ Hackett - Nevis Bungy (134m)..$275 It's the big one! The only purpose built bungy over a canyon in New Zealand. Challenge Rafting. $199 4.5hrs. Challenge Rafting operates a variety of exciting trips on the Shotover & Kawarau Rivers.The Kawarau River provides an exhilarating trip for first time rafters. The Shotover River provides the action for those looking for extra excitement and thrills. SAVE $10 (normally $209) Shotover Canyon Swing...$205 2.5hrs. The world's highest cliff jump. 109m high with a 60m freefall from which you accelerate into a 200m arc, reaching speeds of up to 150km/hr!! SAVE $10 (normally $215) Skytrek - Hang Gliding $205 Skytrek - Paragliding.. $205 2.5hrs. Take to the skys, Hang Gliding or Paragliding with spectacular views over Queenstown and the Southern Alps with your experienced pilot. Be amazed! SAVE $5 (normally $210) + get a FREE video included on all Paragliding trips! Challenge Heli / Rafting. $299 4.5hrs. Combine the thrill of white water rafting with a helicopter flight! Experience a spectacular helicopter flight to the rafting launch site deep within Skippers Canyon. SAVE $10 (normally $309) 9000ft Nzone Tandem Skydive.... $299 1200ft Nzone Tandem Skydive. $339 1500ft Nzone Tandem Skydive. $439 3hrs. A volatile cocktail of nylon, titanium and air! Step out that door and for up to 60 seconds you plummet towards earth at 200km/hr. Terminal Velocity! FREE $15 gift with every jump!
WEST COAST Wilkin River Jet Safari.. $95 A scenic experience on the the mighty Wilkin and the Makarora. 1hr. Terminal Face Walk......... $49 2hrs. Although you will not walk on the glacier your guide will take you to the final resting place of the ice that has travelled 12 kilometres from the base of the Southern Alps, all the way to the river valley floor. Learn about the glacier and the surrounding environment. Glacier Guided Heli Hike... $399 4hrs. Combine the thrill of 2 helicoptor flights and the opportunity to explore a remote and pristine part of the glacier on foot, with your knowledgeable guide. Heli Ice Climbing Adventure... $499 A high level of fitness is required. This day long experience introduces the adventurous to the exhilirating sport of ice climbing, on the spectacular ice walls in the lower part of the Fox Glacier. During your thrilling helicopter transfers to the ice you will enjoy breathtaking views of the magestic Fox Glacier and surrounds. Punakaiki Pancake Rocks & Blow Holes FREE The famous Pancake Rocks and Blowholes are viewed during a 20 minute loop walk. Looking like giant pancakes the curious limestone formations are especially spectacular at high tide in a westerly sea. They were formed 30 million years ago from minute fragments of dead marine creatures and plants landed on the seabed about 2 km below the surface. Immense water pressure caused the fragments to solidify in hard and soft layers. Gradually seismic action lifted the limestone above the seabed. Mildly acidic rain, wind and seawater sculpted the bizarre shapes. Freedom Kayaking....$30 A 2hr freedom kayak. Relax and enjoy this peaceful river setting. Jade Carving.... $100 Create your own personal Jade carving to wear proudly around your neck. Barrytown Knifemaking. $150 Full day. Forge your own unique knife from a red hot piece of steel you'll amaze yourself. Enjoy the lesson and laughs and come away with a fantastic blade. Lunch included. ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK Abel Tasman Paddle Boarding...$20 A 10 minute lesson and safety briefing to get you started then your off on your own paddleboarding for an hour. After the first hour you may freedom hire for $10 per hour. One Way Water Taxi on way fares... from $35 Walk into Anchorage or Torrent Bay (approx 3hrs) and water taxi back to Marahau Beaches & Bays...... $67 2hrs or 3.5hrs walk - Bark Bay to Torrent Bay or Anchorage. Seals & Sand... $70 4.5hrs walk - Tonga to Torrent Bay with water taxi both ways.
ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK Full Day Sail & Walk Combos.. $90 Start the day with a freedom walk from Marahau to Anchorage (11.5km / 4hours). Enjoy the regenerating native bush and views over Abel Tasman waters. Join the yacht in Anchorage for afternoon sailing viewing NZ Fur Seals before catching the sea breeze and cruising along the coast past islands to Kaiteriteri. This trip operates both directions (sail/walk & walk/sail). Soul Food Guided Islands Kayak Tour $110 Highly recommended! The iconic full day Abel Tasman kayking trip. Explore golden sand beaches, tidal inlets and much more. Lunch, refreshments, safety equipment & camera case included. Full Day Sailing Trip $155 6hrs. Lunch not included. See golden sand beaches, Split Apple Rock plus much more. One hour stop at beach for lunch to go swimming or short walk. Tandem Hang Gliding $180 15mins.Fly free as a bird. Feel the wind in your face and breathe in the essence of the forest as you soar the ridges and thermals. Scenic Microlight Flight $185 25mins.Feel the wind, the thrill, the magic of flight, and wonder at the breathtaking views of the Abel Tasman on this scenic mircolight flight. Kayak, Walk, Seals & Sail $199 8hrs. Kayak north from Marahau to Watering Cove ona fully-guided trip. Then take a 30 minute hike between Watering Cove and Anchorage enjoying the views of the Bay. Meet your skipper for your afternoon sail, viewing NZ Fur Seals before catching the sea breeze and cruising the coast to Kaiteriteri, with a shuttle transfer back to Marahau. 13,000ft Tandem Skydive. $299 16,500ft Tandem Skydive. $399 Feel the excitement as you board the plane and enjoy a 20 minute scenic flight over snow capped mountains, golden beaches & 2 national parks, then you jump! When doing the 16,500ft purchase the video pack (approx cost $200) and you will get a free t-shirt. Torrent River Canyoning $235 Take an exhilarating water taxi ride to Anchorage. Walk along golden beaches and through stunning native forest to the top of the canyon. Dressed in a wetsuit, climbing harness and helmet you'll walk, float, jump, slide, abseil and zipline your way down the canyon! Lunch is included in this fun packed day! Waterfall Creek Canyoning $359 A 2.5hr walk through steep and difficult terrain takes us to the top of this amazing canyon. Big abseils through thundering waterfalls, mega fast long slides and incredible scenery is what makes waterfall creek the best, most awesome and difficult thing you might do in NZ. Must be fit, swim well with previous canyoning experience. Wine Tasting. Included FREE for Flying Kiwi clients travelling through to Picton.
WAITOMO Waitomo Blackwater Rafting.. $110 2hrs. Your cave tubing (blackwater rafting) trip will take you through the most amazing glowworm displays you'll ever see! Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tour.. $39 1hr 15mins. A short eco bush walk through streams and waterfalls, fantastic limestone formations with stalactites and stalagmites. BAY OF ISLANDS Waitangi Treaty House - Admission only... $25 Visit the historic site where in 1840 New Zealand's founding document was signed: the Treaty of Waitangi. The Treaty Grounds features the Treaty House, the casrved Meeting House and the world's larges ceremonial war canoe. Waitangi Treaty House - Guided Tour $35 50mins. New Zealand's pre-eminent historic site. It was here on February 6th, 1840, that the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed between Maori and the British Crown. Join a tour with a professional local guide who will take you on a journey through time, walking in the footsteps of their own ancestors. Discover the stories, personalities and events that helped shape NZ, right here at Waitangi. Tours start at the Visitor Centre every hour. Waitangi Treaty House - Cultural Performance $35 30mins. Be enchanted by an authentic Maori cultural performance including spine-tingling challenge outside, followed by a full performance, including waiata (singing), poi, and the famous haka, inside the beautifully carved meeting house. Performances showing 11am, 1pm, 3pm daily. Waitangi Treaty House - Ultimate Combo... $40 2hrs. The Ultimate Combo offers the very best value and includes general admission, introductory film, professional guided tour and cultural performance. Day Cruise & Kayak...... $48 2.5-3hrs. Paddle through mangrove forests to where a waterfall drops into he sea. At the waterfall the fun & adrenaline starts, here even first timers can safely experience paddling in foaming white water or even kayak under the waterfall itself! Along the cruise hear about local Maori Storys & History of this beautiful area. FREE TRANSFERS INCLUDED. Twilight Kayak Safari & Night Kayak Safari. $58 2.5-3hrs. Same highlights as above Day Cruise & Kayak but has the added punch of white water kayaking in the dark under a spotlit waterfall or glowing sunset. The scenery is captivating & waterfall exhilarating at this time. Millions of stars, rising moon & jumping fish, screeching Owls & Kiwi Calls. Sailing Bay Of Islands $95 Highly Recommended! A full day sailing adventure. Activities included are kayaking, snorkelling, island exploring and fishing. Dolphins & penguins often seen. Lunch included.
BAY OF ISLANDS Spot X Fishing Experiences $95 4hrs. Get out there and catch your own fish! Bait, tackle, tea & coffee included. Boat has bathroom facilities and they will even fillet your fish on request. Departures from main wharf Paihia. Dolphin Eco Experience $104 4hrs. Cruise the Bay of Islands in search of dolphins and whales. Get up close and personal to these amazing creatures with the boats low viewing decks, then swim with wild dolphins in the warmest waters in New Zealand Day Tripper Surf Tour.... $99 9:30am - 4pm. The learn to surf 'Day Triper' is great value offering a full day at the beach with a morning and afternoon surf lesson. Transport & all equipment included + 2 surf lessons. Must be able to swim 25 metres, bring towel, togs, water, sun-screen & lunch. Dolphin Cruise to Hole in the Rock $92 4hrs.Set off on a half-day Bay of Islands cruise in search of dolphins and other marine life. Enjoy the views from the catamaran Dolphin Seeker as you journey right to the end of the Cape Brett Peninsula, to the famous Hole in the Rock on Motukokako Island. Cape Reinga via 90 Mile Beach $112 11hrs. Visit 90 mile beach, Cape Reinge lighthouse, surf down giant sand dunes and see the Tasman Sea & Pacific Ocean collide.visit 2,000yr old Kauri tree. A day of adventure! Horse Trek'n $115 The 2h "Volcano Ride" goes to the top of an extinct volcano in the Waitangi Forest. From there we enjoy breath-taking, 360 views of the whole Bay of Islands and Waitangi Forest. We generally keep the pace of the slowest rider in the group but have the option of splitting different level groups. Paihia Dive.... from $220 Open Water to Dive Master. Includes all equipment. Dive the HMNZS Canterbury or the Greenpeace ship The Rainbow Warrior. Sandboarding. $20 Slip and slide your way down the face of these majestic sand dunes. Waiwera Hot Pools.. $14 The natural thermal pools are sheltered by native bush, the perfect place to unwind and relax or try out the hydroslides! All activity prices are per person and in NZD. Prices shown are the most updated rates provided to Flying Kiwi and are correct at the time of printing (October 2014). These rates are subject to change at the discretion of the activity operator.