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Kia Ora and Welcome

    Have you been dreaming of visiting New Zealand for years? Looking for
    something special for that “once in a lifetime” trip? Want to see the very
    best of New Zealand in a small friendly group? Then let’s talk...

    Hi, we’re MoaTrek and since the 1970s we’ve      All you have to do is relax and enjoy every
    been sharing our favourite holiday spots with    single moment secure in the knowledge
    visitors on our small group tours. We grew up    that everything is taken care of. Just follow
    here and now we’ve bottled a lifetime of Kiwi    your “Kiwi Guide” from one unforgettable
    holiday memories into our tours. From North to   experience to the next - like sailing on an
    South, you won’t miss a thing - Milford Sound,   ancient geothermal lake or flying high above
    Queenstown, the Bay of Islands, Abel Tasman,     the mountains of Fiordland. We’ll spoil you
    Rotorua, Tongariro, the West Coast Glaciers      with the very best New Zealand food and
    and Aoraki Mt Cook, plus a few secret spots      wine, you’ll make friends with the locals
    you may not know so well!                        at hosted lunches, and at the end of each
                                                     memorable day, sleep soundly in hand-
                                                     picked accommodation.

                                   “I don’t think I know
                                   enough adjectives to
                                   describe this wonderful
                                   trip lead by our lovely
                                   guide. Thank you!”
                                   Rhian Jones, Wales

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Meet the MoaTrek Family

Meet the MoaTrek Family
When you’re talking about coming over to visit,       Your Kiwi Guides
you’ll be chatting with Tanya or Caroline, born
                                                      Our team of guides are all proud Kiwis with
and bred Kiwis, here to help with anything at
                                                      lots of great stories under their belts! You’ll
all. Making sure everything runs like clockwork
                                                      love hearing about Matt’s years as a true blue
when you’re here, our man on the ground Steve
                                                      West Coaster and Marilyn’s favourite hidden
has over 30 years’ experience. At the helm of the
                                                      huts - getting to know these Kiwi characters
good ship MoaTrek, mother and son team Ena
                                                      makes your New Zealand vacation that much
and Miles take care of the grown up side of things
                                                      more special. From morning till night, your
and still love nothing more than sharing that “Kiwi
                                                      Kiwi Guide will be at hand to help out with
Magic” with people.
                                                      anything you need, as well as being your
                                                      “best mate” here in New Zealand.

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Tour Highlights
       All the best of New Zealand included in your tour!
       Our six tour itineraries on the next pages feature an exciting range of activities included
       in the tour cost. Some are to famous places you’ve already heard about and others are
       what makes travelling with MoaTrek unique - off the beaten track experiences and private
       lunches with our friends - memories that will stay with you forever.

       Here are the Included highlights enjoyed by all travellers on
       our Kakapo, Kaka, Kakariki and Kiwi tours:

    The sights you must see!
    Rotorua
    • Visit Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Reserve, a wonderland of geothermal
                                                                                                ud pools
      activity, colourful lakes and bubbling mud pools.                               Bubbling m

    Tongaririo National Park
    • Explore the magnificent lunar landscape of the volcanic plateau
      and the Tongariro National Park.
    “The Chateau Tongariro Hotel was a favourite. We really enjoyed
    sitting and looking out at Mount Doom.”

    Abel Tasman National Park
                                                                                         Mt Ruapeh
    • Enjoy a boat cruise and walk through the spectacular Abel                                   u
      Tasman National Park with amazing wildlife, crystal clear waters
      and golden sand beaches.
    “I loved the cruise and trek through the Abel Tasman National Park.
    But in truth, everything we did was a real treat.”

    Kaikoura
    • Explore the spectacular Kaikoura coastline known for its
      abundant wildlife and whales close to shore.                                        Abel Tasman

    Aoraki/ Mt Cook
    • Explore the legendary Aoraki/Mt
      Cook region, home to New Zealand’s
      highest mountain and walk the
      stunning Tasman Valley.

                                                           Mt Cook
                                                                               Kaikoura wildlife

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Milford Sound
• Experience the dramatic landscapes of Milford Sound with
  a nature and wildlife cruise. Then soar high above the Southern
  Alps from Milford Sound to Queenstown on a scenic flight.
“A stand out experience for me was the boat trip on Milford
Sound followed by a flight over the alps with simply breathtaking
sights of the glorious countryside.”                                                            flight
                                                                                    Air Milford

Unique off the beaten track experiences
• Sail along the bush clad shores of Lake Rotoiti to Manupirua
  Bay thermal springs reached only by water. Soak in the springs
  then return down the lake with a glass of bubbles in hand. The
  perfect way to end the day.
“This is a very special experience. Loved finishing the day in the
hot pools.”                                                                    Sailing alo
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                                                                                                   otoiti
• At the Kiwifruit orchard in the Bay of Plenty everything you ever
  wanted to know about kiwifruit will be revealed by our friendly
  orchardist.
“Kiwi Country was fascinating. I have a whole new appreciation
for kiwifruit. Even found gold kiwi when I got home.”

Private lunches with our friends                                                Kiwifruit orchard
• Learn first-hand about Maori culture and history over lunch with
  Karen and David at Tarawera.
• Join Margaret at a Marlborough vineyard for a delicious lunch
  and wine tasting in the heart of this premier wine region.
• Enjoy a home hosted lunch with Di and Ian at the historic
  Akaunui Farm homestead and gardens in Canterbury.
“The special lunches were amazing, especially                                       Tarawera lunch
the visit with Di and Ian. What a unique
opportunity to spend time at their farm
and home and enjoy a fabulous lunch.”

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                                          Additional included highlights for our tours visiting
                                         Northland (kakapo and Kakariki) and the West Coast
                                          in the South Island (Kakapo, Kaka and Kea) are on
                                                   our website www.moatrek.com.

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Kakapo
      21 DAY NORTH & SOUTH ISLAND TOUR

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    Kakapo - 20 Night / 21 Day North & South Island Tour
    Looking for something very special for your “Trip of a Lifetime”? Our “Kakapo” tour is the
    ultimate three-week itinerary, with all our favourite kiwi holiday spots bottled into one very
    special package. You’ll love the very best of New Zealand on our signature tour.

    Auckland - Omapere on the Hokianga Harbour - Paihia in the Bay of Islands - Auckland - Rotorua
    - Tongariro National Park - Wellington - Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park - Kaikoura - Mount
    Cook - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Wanaka - Franz Josef Glacier - Punakaiki - Christchurch

      DAY 1: Auckland - Waipoua Forest - Hokianga      DAY 6: Rotorua Activities
      Start in Auckland. Continue to Muriwai Gannet    Enjoy a free morning for activities before a
      Colony, Kauri Museum & forest. Drinks and        Tarawera hosted lunch with Karen and David.
      nibbles overlooking Hokianga Harbour.
                                                       DAY 7: Rotorua Geothermal Area - Tongariro
      DAY 2: Hokianga - Bay of Islands                 Wai-o-Tapu thermal wonderland, Huka Falls,
      Harbour cruise & sand boarding. Historic         Mt Ruapehu and Tongariro National Park.
      Stone Store & Waitangi Treaty Grounds.           DAY 8: Tongariro National Park - Wellington
                                                       Wake at the historic Chateau Tongariro Hotel
      DAY 3: Bay of Islands
                                                       then travel south to Wellington, our capital city.
      Cruise the Bay of Islands. Free afternoon to
      discover Russell.                                DAY 9: Wellington
                                                       Free day to enjoy the best of Wellington, Te Papa
      DAY 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland
                                                       Museum, galleries and vibrant local food scene.
      Tour Kawiti glowworm caves, stop at Whangarei
      waterfront.                                      DAY 10: Wellington - Marlborough - Nelson
                                                       The Cook Strait Ferry, wine tasting and lunch in
      DAY 5: Auckland - Bay of Plenty - Rotorua        Marlborough, before heading to Nelson.
      Karangahake Gorge, Kiwifruit orchard, sailing
                                                       DAY 11: Abel Tasman National Park
      on Lake Rotoiti to secluded hot pools.
                                                       Your choice, a cruise or cruise/walk combo
                                                       in Abel Tasman. Stay again in Nelson.

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                                                                                                                  Rotorua

“I have never laughed as                                                                            Tongariro
                                                                                                National Park

much with fellow travellers
                                                                                                     Nelson
                                                                                     Abel Tasman
                                                                                                            Wellington
                                                                                    Punakaiki
on any tour”                                                          Franz Josef Glacier
                                                                                                       Kaikoura
                                                                                                     Christchurch
                                                                                Mt Cook
                                                                    Milford Sound      Wanaka
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                                                                                      Queenstown

                                                                                                            SOUTH
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                                             Photo: Adrian Hodge
                                                                   Kakapo Tour Map

 DAY 12: Nelson - Kaikoura                                           2019/20 Dates
 Travel down the Pacific Coast to the picturesque coastal
                                                                     Start Auckland finish Christchurch
 town of Kaikoura.

 DAY 13: Kaikoura - Akaunui Homestead - Aoraki/ Mt Cook              24 Oct ‘19 – 13 Nov ‘19
 Home hosted lunch with Di and Ian, visit Lake Tekapo and            07 Nov ‘19 – 27 Nov ‘19
 Lake Pukaki and on to Mt Cook.                                      14 Nov ‘19 – 04 Dec ‘19
                                                                     12 Dec ‘19 – 01 Jan ‘20
 DAY 14: Aoraki/ Mt Cook - Queenstown
 Free time for walking/glacier trips. On to Queenstown.              05 Jan ‘20 – 25 Jan ‘20
                                                                     12 Jan ‘20 – 01 Feb ‘20
 DAY 15: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
                                                                     19 Jan ‘20 – 08 Feb ‘20
 A memorable day, coach, cruise and fly Milford Sound.
                                                                     26 Jan ‘20 – 15 Feb ‘20
 DAY 16: Queenstown Activities                                       02 Feb ‘20 – 22 Feb ‘20
 Free day for activities or relaxing.                                09 Feb ‘20 – 29 Feb ‘20

 DAY 17: Queenstown - Arrowtown - Wanaka                             16 Feb ‘20 – 07 Mar ‘20
 Arrowtown and Cadrona. Free afternoon in Wanaka.                    01 Mar ‘20 – 21 Mar ‘20
                                                                     12 Mar ‘20 – 01 Apr ‘20
 DAY 18: Wanaka - Franz Josef Glacier
                                                                     19 Mar ‘20 – 08 Apr ‘20
 World Heritage Highway from Lake Wanaka & the
 Haast Pass to Glacier Country & the West Coast.                     26 Mar ‘20 – 15 Apr ‘20

 DAY 19: Franz Josef Glacier - Hokitika - Punakaiki
 Free morning for activities, head north to Punakaiki.
 DAY 20: Punakaiki
                                                                     $NZ 11,790 pp twin
 Full day to discover Paparoa National Park, limestone               $NZ 14,890 pp single
 cliffs and Pancake rocks.
 DAY 21: Punakaiki - Christchurch
                                                                     Inclusions: All accommodation,
 Cross the alps at Arthur’s Pass, then onto Christchurch             transport, included activities & entrance
 where your tour ends.                                               fees. All breakfasts, 4 lunches. NZ Sales
                                                                     Tax.

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Kaka
      17 DAY NORTH & SOUTH ISLAND TOUR

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                            S                                                           Abel Tasman

    Kaka - 16 Night / 17 Day North & South Island Tour
    Real Kiwi hospitality and scenic wonders on our “Kaka” tour. From authentic Maori culture and
    the volcanoes of the north, to the breathtaking high country, lakes, fiords and coastline in the
    south, you’ll be amazed that it’s all the same country.

    Auckland - Rotorua - Tongariro - Wellington - Nelson - Abel Tasman - Kaikoura - Mount Cook -
    Queenstown - Milford Sound - Wanaka - Franz Josef Glacier - Punakaiki - Christchurch

      Day 1: Auckland - Bay of Plenty - Rotorua             Day 6: Wellington - Marlborough - Nelson
      Start in Auckland. Walk the Karangahake               The Cook Strait Ferry, wine tasting & lunch
      Gorge, visit a Kiwifruit orchard before sailing       in Marlborough, before heading to Nelson.
      on Lake Rotoiti.
                                                            Day 7: Abel Tasman National Park
      Day 2: Rotorua Activities                             A full day in the park, your choice of a cruise or
      Enjoy a free morning for activities before a          cruise/walk combo. Take your swimming togs!
      Tarawera hosted lunch with Karen and David.
                                                            Day 8: Nelson - Kaikoura
      Day 3: Rotorua Geothermal - Tongariro
                                                            Travel down the Pacific Coast to the picturesque
      Wai-o-Tapu thermal wonderland, the Lake
                                                            coastal town of Kaikoura.
      Taupo shoreline before climbing to the volcanic
      heart of the North Island.                            Day 9: Kaikoura - Akaunui Homestead -
                                                            Aoraki/ Mt Cook
      Day 4: Tongariro National Park - Wellington
                                                            Home hosted lunch with Di and Ian, visit Lake
      Wake at the historic Chateau Tongariro, journey
                                                            Tekapo and Lake Pukaki and on to Mt Cook.
      the volcanic plateau, then travel to our capital
      city Wellington.
      Day 5: Wellington
      Free day to enjoy the best of Wellington,
      Te Papa Museum, galleries and vibrant local
      food scene.

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“We quickly realised our                                                                            Tongariro
                                                                                                                  Rotorua

choice of a small group of
                                                                                                National Park
                                                                                                     Nelson
                                                                                     Abel Tasman

friendly travellers was the                                                         Punakaiki
                                                                                                           Wellington

                                                                                                       Kaikoura
way to go”                                                            Franz Josef Glacier
                                                                                Mt Cook
                                                                                                     Christchurch

                                                                    Milford Sound      W
                                                                                       Wanaka
                                                                                      Queenstown

                                                                                                           SOUTH
                                                                                                           ISLAND
                                             Photo: Miles Holden
                                                                   Kaka Tour Map

 Day 10: Aoraki/ Mt Cook - Queenstown                                2019/20 Dates
 Morning free for walking, scenic flights or glacier
                                                                     Start Auckland finish Christchurch
 trips in Mt Cook. On to Queenstown, our home for
 three nights.
                                                                     14 Oct ‘19 – 30 Oct ‘19       30 Jan ‘20 – 15 Feb ‘20
 Day 11: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown                     28 Oct ‘19 – 13 Nov ‘19       06 Feb ‘20 – 22 Feb ‘20
 The stunning Milford Road and scenic cruise before                  04 Nov ‘19 – 20 Nov ‘19       13 Feb ‘20 – 29 Feb ‘20
 a memorable scenic flight back to Queenstown.
                                                                     11 Nov ‘19 – 27 Nov ‘19       17 Feb ‘20 – 04 Mar ‘20
 Day 12: Queenstown Activities                                       18 Nov ‘19 – 04 Dec ‘19       20 Feb ‘20 – 07 Mar ‘20
 Take your pick from the very best of Queenstown,                    25 Nov ‘19 – 11 Dec ‘19       27 Feb ‘20 – 14 Mar ‘20
 you’re spoilt for choice. Relaxing permitted too!
                                                                     16 Dec ‘19 – 01 Jan ‘20       02 Mar ‘20 – 18 Mar ‘20
 Day 13: Queenstown - Arrowtown - Wanaka                             23 Dec ‘19 – 08 Jan ‘20       05 Mar ‘20 – 21 Mar ‘20
 Explore Arrowtown and the historic Cadrona Hotel.
                                                                     06 Jan ‘20 – 22 Jan ‘20       16 Mar ‘20 – 01 Apr ‘20
 Free afternoon in Wanaka.
                                                                     09 Jan ‘20 – 25 Jan ‘20       23 Mar ‘20 – 08 Apr ‘20
 Day 14: Wanaka - Franz Josef Glacier                                16 Jan ‘20 – 01 Feb ‘20       30 Mar ‘20 – 15 Apr ‘20
 The Southern Lakes, World Heritage Mt Aspiring
                                                                     23 Jan ‘20 – 08 Feb ‘20       06 Apr ‘20 – 22 Apr ‘20
 National Park, the wild West Coast and Glacier Country.

 Day 15: Franz Josef Glacier - Hokitika - Punakaiki
 Free morning for activities, head north to Punakaiki.

 Day 16: Punakaiki
 Full day to discover Paparoa National Park, limestone
 cliffs and Pancake.
                                                                     $NZ 9,390 pp twin
 Day 17: Punakaiki - Christchurch
                                                                     $NZ 11,690 pp single
 We cross the Southern Alps at Arthur’s Pass then on to
 the Garden City of Christchurch where your tour ends.               Inclusions: All accommodation,
                                                                     transport, included activities & entrance
                                                                     fees. All breakfasts, 4 lunches. NZ Sales
                                                                     Tax.

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Kakariki
       16 DAY NORTH & SOUTH ISLAND TOUR

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                             Our best                                                   Fun in the sun

     Kakariki - 15 Night / 16 Day North & South Island Tour
     In the north you’ll love beautiful Hokianga and the Bay of Islands, the warmth of Maori
     culture and exploring Tongariro National Park. Down south relax on the golden sands of Abel
     Tasman before the magnificent alpine scenery of Mount Cook, Queenstown and Fiordland.

     Auckland - Hokianga Harbour - Bay of Islands - Auckland - Rotorua - Tongariro National Park -
     Wellington - Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park - Kaikoura - Mount Cook - Queenstown -
     Milford Sound

       Day 1: Auckland - Waipoua Forest - Hokianga           Day 5: Auckland - Bay of Plenty - Rotorua
       Start in Auckland. Continue to Muriwai Gannet         Walk Karangahake Gorge, visit a Kiwifruit
       Colony, Matakohe Kauri Museum and Tane                orchard before we sail to our secret hot pools.
       Mahuta before welcome drinks and nibbles
                                                             Day 6: Rotorua Activities
       overlooking Hokianga Harbour.
                                                             Enjoy a free morning for activities before a
       Day 2: Hokianga - Bay of Islands                      Tarawera hosted lunch with Karen and David.
       Harbour cruise and sand boarding, visit the           Day 7: Rotorua Geothermal - Tongariro
       historic Stone Store and Waitangi Treaty House.       Wai-o-Tapu thermal wonderland, before the
                                                             Tongariro World Heritage Area. Afternoon
       Day 3: Bay of Islands
                                                             walking or relaxing.
       Get out on the water with a Hole in the
       Rock Cruise. Afternoon free to discover               Day 8: Tongariro National Park - Wellington
       historic Russell.                                     Wake at the historic Chateau Tongariro, journey
                                                             the volcanic plateau, then travel to our capital
       Day 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland
                                                             city Wellington.
       Visit the Kawiti glowworm caves, a family run
       Maori experience, and stop by the Whangarei           Day 9: Wellington
       waterfront. Free evening in Auckland.                 Free day to enjoy the best of Wellington,
                                                             Te Papa Museum, galleries and vibrant local
                                                             food scene.

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                                                                       NORTH                Auckland
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“Our guide was amazing,                                                                         Tongariro
                                                                                                               Rotorua

his stamina, knowledge
                                                                                            National Park

                                                                                   Abel Tasman Nelson

and humour were second                                                                              Wellington

                                                                                                    Kaikoura
to none”                                                                       Mt Cook
                                                                   Milford Sound
                                                                                    Queenstown

                                                                                                        SOUTH
                                                                                                        ISLAND
                                          Photo: James Heremaia
                                                                  Kakariki Tour Map

 Day 10: Wellington - Marlborough - Nelson                          2019/20 Dates
 The Cook Strait Ferry, wine tasting & lunch in
                                                                    Start Auckland finish Queenstown
 Marlborough, before heading to sunny Nelson.

 Day 11: Abel Tasman National Park                                  24 Oct ‘19 – 08 Nov ‘19
 Take your pick from a cruise or cruise/walk combo.                 07 Nov ‘19 – 22 Nov ‘19
                                                                    14 Nov ‘19 – 29 Nov ‘19
 Day 12: Nelson - Kaikoura
 Travel down the Pacific Coast to the picturesque coastal           12 Dec ‘19 – 27 Dec ‘19
 town of Kaikoura.                                                  05 Jan ‘20 – 20 Jan ‘20
                                                                    12 Jan ‘20 – 27 Jan ‘20
 Day 13: Kaikoura - Akaunui Homestead -
                                                                    19 Jan ‘20 – 03 Feb ‘20
 Aoraki/ Mt Cook
 Home hosted lunch with Di and Ian, visit Lake Tekapo               26 Jan ‘20 – 10 Feb ‘20
 and Lake Pukaki and on to Mt Cook.                                 02 Feb ‘20 – 17 Feb ‘20
                                                                    09 Feb ‘20 – 24 Feb ‘20
 Day 14: Aoraki/ Mt Cook - Queenstown
                                                                    16 Feb ‘20 – 02 Mar ‘20
 Free morning for photography, walking or activities.
                                                                    01 Mar ‘20 – 16 Mar ‘20
 Travel the heart of the high country to Queenstown.
                                                                    12 Mar ‘20 – 27 Mar ‘20
 Day 15: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown                    19 Mar ‘20 – 03 Apr ‘20
 The breathtaking Milford Road, cruise Milford Sound
                                                                    26 Mar ‘20 – 10 Apr ‘20
 before an unforgettable flight back to Queenstown.

 Day 16: Queenstown Activities
 Enjoy a day of activities in Queenstown from walking
 & cycling, adrenalin & adventure, gourmet food & wine.
                                                                    $NZ 9,190 pp twin
 Your tour ends in Queenstown.                                      $NZ 11,290 pp single

                                                                    Inclusions: All accommodation,
                                                                    transport, included activities & entrance
                                                                    fees. All breakfasts, 4 lunches. NZ Sales
                                                                    Tax.

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Kiwi
       12 DAY NORTH & SOUTH ISLAND TOUR

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                                                                        e, Rotorua
                                                 town
                                        r, Queens
                               Dart Rive                                                Lifelong memories

     Kiwi – 11 Night / 12 Day North & South Island Tour
     Maori culture and geothermal delights in world-famous Rotorua. Visit Tongariro, Abel Tasman,
     Mount Cook and Queenstown before exploring Milford Sound with a cruise and special scenic
     flight. Got two weeks in New Zealand and want to make it count? Then this is the trip for you.

     Auckland - Rotorua - Tongariro National Park - Wellington - Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park
     - Kaikoura - Mount Cook - Queenstown - Milford Sound

       Day 1: Auckland - Bay of Plenty - Rotorua               Day 5: Wellington
       Start in Auckland. Walk the Karangahake Gorge,          Free day to enjoy the best of Wellington,
       visit a working Kiwifruit orchard before the            Te Papa Museum, galleries and vibrant local
       highlight of the day - sail across Lake Rotoiti on      food scene.
       our private charter yacht for a soak in natural
       hot springs.                                            Day 6: Wellington - Marlborough - Nelson
                                                               The Cook Strait Ferry, wine tasting & lunch in
       Day 2: Rotorua Activities
                                                               Marlborough, before heading to Nelson for
       Enjoy a free morning for activities before a
                                                               two nights.
       Tarawera hosted lunch with Karen and David.
       Day 3: Rotorua Geothermal Area - Tongariro              Day 7: Abel Tasman National Park
       National Park                                           The crystal clear water and golden sand
       A volcanic theme to the day, starting at Wai-           beaches of Abel Tasman are your playground
       o-Tapu thermal wonderland, before travelling            today. Your choice of a cruise or cruise/walk
       the shores of the Lake Taupo caldera and                combo. Plenty of time for swimming too.
       overnighting in the volcanic heart of the
                                                               Day 8: Nelson - Kaikoura
       country, Tongariro National Park.
                                                               Travel down the Pacific Coast to the
       Day 4: Tongariro National Park - Wellington             picturesque coastal town of Kaikoura.
       Wake at the historic Chateau Tongariro, journey
       the volcanic plateau, then travel to our capital
       city Wellington.

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fantastic, I made friends                                                          Abel Tasman Nelson
                                                                                                         Wellington

that will last for life”                                                                             Kaikoura

                                                                               Mt Cook
                                                                   Milford Sound
                                                                                     Queenstown

                                                                                                         SOUTH
                                                                                                         ISLAND
                                              Photo Rob Suisted
                                                                  Kiwi Tour Map

  Day 9: Kaikoura - Akaunui Homestead - Aoraki/                     2019/20 Dates
  Mt Cook                                                           Start Auckland finish Queenstown
  Home hosted lunch with Di and Ian, visit Lake Tekapo
                                                                    14 Oct ‘19 – 25 Oct ‘19     06 Feb ‘20 – 17 Feb ‘20
  and Lake Pukaki and on to Mt Cook.
                                                                    28 Oct ‘19 – 08 Nov ‘19     13 Feb ‘20 – 24 Feb ‘20
  Day 10: Aoraki/ Mt Cook - Queenstown
                                                                    04 Nov ‘19 – 15 Nov ‘19     17 Feb ‘20 – 28 Feb ‘20
  Start the day with perfect views of Mt Cook, enjoy a
  free morning for walks, scenic flights, photography or            11 Nov ‘19 – 22 Nov ‘19     20 Feb ‘20 – 02 Mar ‘20
  glacier discovery. On to Queenstown, our home for the             18 Nov ‘19 – 29 Nov ‘19     27 Feb ‘20 – 09 Mar ‘20
  next three nights.                                                25 Nov ‘19 – 06 Dec ‘19     02 Mar ‘20 – 13 Mar ‘20

  Day 11: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown                   16 Dec ‘19 – 27 Dec ‘19     05 Mar ‘20 – 16 Mar ‘20
  What better way to experience Milford Sound? The                  23 Dec ‘19 – 03 Jan ‘20     16 Mar ‘20 – 27 Mar ‘20
  stunning Milford Road, a scenic cruise all the way out            06 Jan ‘20 – 17 Jan ‘20     23 Mar ‘20 – 03 Apr ‘20
  to the Tasman Sea before an unforgettable scenic
                                                                    09 Jan ‘20 – 20 Jan ‘20     30 Mar ‘20 – 10 Apr ‘20
  flight over the Southern Alps back to Queenstown.
                                                                    16 Jan ‘20 – 27 Jan ‘20     06 Apr ‘20 – 17 Apr ‘20
  Day 12: Queenstown Activities
                                                                    23 Jan ‘20 – 03 Feb ‘20     05 May ‘20 – 16 May ‘20
  Enjoy a day of activities in Queenstown from walking
  & cycling, adrenalin & adventure, gourmet food & wine.            30 Jan ‘20 – 10 Feb ‘20
  Your tour ends in Queenstown.

                                                                    $NZ 7,490 pp twin
                                                                    $NZ 9,390 pp single
                                                                    Inclusions: All accommodation,
                                                                    transport, included activities &
                                                                    entrance fees. All breakfasts,
                                                                    4 lunches. NZ Sales Tax.

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Kea
       7 DAY SOUTH ISLAND TOUR

                                                                                                    Photo Rob Suisted

     Kea - 6 Night / 7 Day South Island Tour
     The best of the stunning West Coast and Southern Lakes.

     Queenstown - Milford Sound - Wanaka - Franz Josef Glacier - Punakaiki - Christchurch

       Day 1: Queenstown - Milford Sound                   Day 4: Wanaka - Franz Josef Glacier
       Start in Queenstown. An Unforgettable day in        From the Southern Lakes to Glacier Country
       Milford Sound, travel Milford Road, cruise the      on the World Heritage Highway.
       Fiord and a scenic flight.                          Day 5: Franz Josef - Hokitika - Punakaiki
       Day 2: Queenstown Activities                        Free morning for activities, head north to
       Free day to enjoy everything Queenstown             Punakaiki.
       has to offer, or relax!                             Day 6: Punakaiki Activities
       Day 3: Queenstown - Arrowtown - Wanaka              Full day to discover Paparoa National Park,
       Visit Arrowtown on our way to Wanaka. Free          limestone cliffs and Pancake rocks.
       afternoon to explore Wanaka.                        Day 7: Punakaiki - Christchurch
                                                           Cross the Southern Alps to Christchurch
                                                           where your tour ends.

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       24 Oct ‘19 – 30 Oct ‘19   27 Feb ‘20 – 04 Mar ‘20

       14 Nov ‘19 – 20 Nov ‘19   08 Mar ‘20 – 14 Mar ‘20                    Punakaiki

       05 Dec ‘19 – 11 Dec ‘19   12 Mar ‘20 – 18 Mar ‘20             Franz Josef
                                                                         Glacier            Christchurch
       02 Jan ‘20 – 08 Jan ‘20   16 Apr ‘20 – 22 Apr ‘20
                                                                  Milford      Wanaka
       16 Jan ‘20 – 22 Jan ‘20                                    Sound       Queenstown

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                                                                      Inclusions: All accommodation, transport,
       $NZ 4,290 pp twin $NZ 5,390 pp single                          included activities & entrance fees. All
                                                                      Breakfasts, 1 lunch. NZ Sales Tax.

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Testimonials
Our Kiwi guide was the best
“A great tour which exceeded our
expectations. The key reason for its
appeal, in addition to the itinerary, was
our Kiwi guide. He was the best we
have met on any tour we have taken.”

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                                            I bonded with our small group
                                            “From geysors to glaciers, hot pools to
                                            alps, mud pools to ferry crossings and from
                                            fiords to lagoons - New Zealand is a land
                                            of geothermal wonders. I learned about
                                            Maori culture and met New Zealanders as I
                                            also bonded with the members of our small
                     Golden, USA            group. Thank you MoaTrek.”
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Trip of our lifetime!
“For Susan and me this was quite simply
the trip of our lifetime! There were so
many wonderful sights and planned
events that it made every day a grand
experience. MoaTrek produced exactly
the tour we had hoped for and more”

                                                     Dean & Susan Essery, USA

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          12 DAY NORTH & SOUTH ISLAND TOUR

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       Cosy Kiwi - 11 Night / 12 Day New Zealand Winter Tour
       If you’re looking to travel as a group with friends or family between May and September why not
       experience a “kiwi” winter wonderland with your own private Cosy Kiwi tour? You will enjoy breath
       taking, snow-capped alpine scenery and pristine lakes plus Rotorua’s geothermal wonderland and
       spectacular Milford Sound too. This 12 day New Zealand tour has all your favourite destinations such
       as Rotorua, Tongariro, Abel Tasman, Mount Cook National Park, Milford Sound, and a new favourite
       in winter the renowned Thermal Hot Pool and Spas of Hanmer Springs! Also see Queenstown as
       you’ve never seen it before in all its magnificent winter glory.
       Auckland - Rotorua - Tongariro National Park - Wellington - Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park -
       Hanmer Springs - Mount Cook - Milford Sound - Queenstown

          Day 1: Auckland - Rotorua                         Day 4: Tongariro National Park - Wellington
          Start in Auckland. Walk the spectacular           Start your day at the historic Chateau Tongariro
          Karangahake Gorge, visit a working Kiwifruit      with the opportunity for some spectacular
          orchard, and sail across Lake Rotoiti on our      walks. Then through to Wellington and enjoy Mt
          private charter yacht for a soak in natural hot   Victoria’s stunning views of Wellington harbour.
          pools reached only by boat!
                                                            Day 5: Explore Wellington
          Day 2: Rotorua tours and activities               Explore the bustling cultural hub of café’s, bars,
          Enjoy a free morning for activities before a      art galleries and museums.
          Tarawera hosted lunch with Karen and David.       Day 6: Wellington - Cook Strait Crossing -
          Day 3: Rotorua - Tongariro National Park          Picton - Blenheim - Nelson
          Visit the geothermal reserve of Wai-O-Tapu, the   Cruise Queen Charlotte sound to Picton. Wine
          ‘Great Lake’ Taupo famous for Huka Falls, and     tasting & lunch at our favourite Marlborough
          the magnificent views of our three volcanoes,     winery, and then Nelson for two nights.
          Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu.

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“We had the most                                                                              Tongariro
                                                                                          National Park

wonderful and memorable                                                            Abel Tasman Nelson
                                                                                                    Wellington
tour of New Zealand in                                                                           Hanmer Springs

winter”                                                                        Mt Cook
                                                                   Milford Sound
                                                                                    Queenstown

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                                                Photo: Atanamir
                                                                  Cosy Kiwi Tour Map

 Day 7: Nelson - Abel Tasman
 Cruise the clear waters of Abel Tasman National
 Park and walk the beautiful coastal track.
 Day 8: Nelson - Kaikoura
 Travel down the Pacific Coast to the picturesque
 coastal town of Kaikoura.
 Day 9: Kaikoura - Akaunui Homestead - Aoraki/
 Mt Cook                                                                                   Cook
                                                                                     Mount
 Home hosted lunch with Di and Ian, visit Lake Tekapo
 and Lake Pukaki and on to Mt Cook.

 Day 10: Aoraki/Mt Cook - Queenstown
 Wake up to the magnificent Mt Cook New Zealand’s
 highest mountain. Head through to the spectacular
 alpine village of Queenstown for three nights, a hive
 of activity in winter.                                                                      Queenstown

 Day 11: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
 What better way to experience Milford Sound? The
 stunning Milford Road, a scenic cruise all the way out
 to the Tasman Sea before an unforgettable scenic                   Start Auckland finish Queenstown
 flight over the Southern Alps back to Queenstown.                  Available for group bookings

 Day 12: Queenstown Activities                                      Prices from
 Make the most of everything on offer from walking
 and cycling, adrenalin and adventure, gourmet food
                                                                    $NZ 7,490 pp twin
 and wine to Lord of the Rings, you’re spoilt for choice.           $NZ 9,390 pp single
 Your tour ends in Queenstown.

                                                                    Inclusions: All accommodation,
                                                                    transport, included activities &
                                                                    entrance fees. All breakfasts,
                                                                    4 lunches. NZ Sales Tax.

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About our tours
     Where do we stay?
     After a great day out exploring being comfortable each
     night is really important. You’ll sleep soundly in hand-picked
     accommodation, places we know and stay in ourselves. Our
     hotels are generally 4 star and just a short walk to town.
     ONLINE: moatrek.com/tour-info/accommodation

     What are the meals like?
     Lots of people tell us they love our hosted lunches! Breakfasts
     are buffet style, usually with hot cooked fare and fresh fruit        Hand pic
                                                                                   ked accom
     and cereal. Dinners are free for you to choose from a range of                         modation
     options close by.
     ONLINE: moatrek.com/tour-info/wine-dine

     What about optional activities?
     In each place we visit there’s time for you to enjoy the best
     activities and attractions. Many people book these before
     they arrive, or your Kiwi Guide can help you too. All the
     iconic activities you’ve heard about are here - Maori concert
     & hangi in Rotorua, Zealandia eco sanctuary in Wellington,                                                  d lunches
                                                                                                       Home hoste
     glacier flights in Mount Cook or jet boating in Queenstown,
     just to name a few...
     ONLINE: “Optional Activities” tab on tour page

     Travel Style
     We have a mix of single and multi night stays, for example on
     our 21 day Kakapo tour there are five two night stays and one
     three night stay. We break driving up with plenty of photo
     stops and short walks. Often we travel for half the day with                Optional act
                                                                                             ivities
     the other half free for activities or relaxing. Days normally start
     around 8am, but you get a few sleep ins too. We arrive at our
     hotels at least an hour before dinner, often earlier. Groups are
     very friendly and social, a lot of people say it’s like travelling
     with a group of old friends!

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                                                                               Photos James Heremaia & Sara Orme

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Who are our trips for? What about single travellers?
Take a look at our galleries online and if you can see yourself
enjoying time with these guys you’ll fit right in. Because our
groups are small and personal – 18 is the absolute maximum –
you’ll find you’ll get to know everyone and make new friends in
no time. Our travellers come from all over the world but mostly
from the US, UK, Canada, Europe, Scandinavia, Singapore
and Hong Kong. Around 25% are exploring on their own and
the rest are couples or travelling with friends. Whether you’re    Travelling
                                                                              with frien
travelling solo or together our Kiwi guide is there every step                          ds
of the way, taking care of everyone’s particular interests, and
ensuring you get the best out of each amazing day.
ONLINE: moatrek.com/gallery

Flexibility
We know everyone’s idea of a dream holiday is a little different
so we’ve built plenty of flexibility into our trips. Getting out
walking, food and wine, action and adventure, perhaps Lord of
the Rings? There’s something for everyone.
                                                                          Purpose built coaches
What’s included in our tours?
All land travel, accommodation, porterage and airport transfers.
All breakfasts and a selection of hosted lunches as per your
itinerary.
ONLINE: “What’s Included” tab on tour page

How do we travel around?
Travel is in our late model (2014 or newer) purpose built,
midsize tour coaches. One of the great things about our
coaches is that we can get off the beaten track to places
that the big tour coaches just can’t go.                                      Tasman Glaci
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Terms and Conditions
Go online for our full tour booking terms and conditions,
including payment, cancellation and insurance information.
ONLINE: moatrek.com/booking-terms

   Find out more about our tours at moatrek.com
   or give the friendly MoaTrek team a call

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                                For your New Zealand “Trip of a Lifetime”

Cover photo: Mark Merriman, Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles Back cover photo: Julian Apse

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