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  small group tours

                 July 2023 - July 2024

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Marlborough Vineyard:
Relax over a wine tasting and lunch among the vines at Forrest Estate Wines' vineyard

Kia Ora and welcome to MoaTrek
Have you been dreaming of visiting New Zealand for years and looking for something special for
that “once-in-a-lifetime” trip? Come and join us and enjoy the relaxation of travelling in a small
and friendly group where one carefree day flows on into another.

One big family                         Meet the locals
MoaTrek is a family business that’s    Meet friendly locals in their own           “This tour met all our
been running unforgettable small       homes, an off the beaten track             expectations and more!
group tours of New Zealand since       experience you’ll find only with           We saw so much of your
1971. There will be no more than 18    MoaTrek. At the end of each day
travellers on board - it’s like        you will enjoy good, old-fashioned
                                                                                  beautiful country, places
travelling with a group of friends!    Kiwi hospitality staying in quality,        we would have never
                                       four star hotels with a sense of             seen and people we
                                       place. Our tours never compromise           would have never met
A knowledgeable bunch                  – you’ll travel in comfort all the way
                                                                                    on our own - and all
                                       on our purpose-built coaches.
Our knowledgeable, helpful Kiwi                                                        shared with a
Guides are here to make every                                                      lovely group of fellow
moment count - they’ll feel like
good mates in no time and look         Something for everyone                       travellers. Matt, our
after your particular interests,       Whether you’re a couple, travelling        guide, was exceptional,
whether that’s photographing our       solo or with friends, our boutique             his knowledge of
natural wonderland and wildlife,       itineraries, personalised service and       your country’s history
wine and food, or for active           unique, included activities ensure
travellers, suggesting numerous                                                        was amazing.”
                                       you’ll have a once-in-a-life-time
walking possibilities in our           experience every day. We look
countryside and national parks.                                                         Bill & Lesley Oakley, UK
                                       forward to showing you our country                     Kakapo Tour
                                       and delivering your “best ever”
                                       travelling experience.

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Three MoaTrek tours to choose from
 21 Day Kakapo                                                                  p12   17 Day Kaka                                                               p16
                                                                                                                                                                p16   9 Day Kea                         p20

                                                       2   Bay of Islands
                                    Hokianga   1

                                                           1   AUCKLAND                                                                        AUCKLAND
              NORTH                                                                                  NORTH
              ISLAND                                                                                 ISLAND
                                                                    2   Rotorua                                                                     2   Rotorua

                                                                1   Tongariro                                                                   1   Tongariro

                    Nelson & Abel Tasman       2           2   Wellington                                 Nelson & Abel Tasman   2         2   Wellington

                        Punakaiki                                                                         Punakaiki
                                    2                                                                                    2
                                                   1   Kaikoura                                                                      1   Kaikoura

            Franz Josef     1                                                                     Franz Josef     1
                                Mt Cook        CHRISTCHURCH                                                           Mt Cook    CHRISTCHURCH
                            1                                                                                     1
  Milford                                                                               Milford
  Sound             1     Wanaka                                                        Sound             1     Wanaka
                3       Queenstown                                                                    3       Queenstown                                                      2
                                           SOUTH                                                                                 SOUTH                                                        SOUTH
                                           ISLAND                                                                                ISLAND                                                       ISLAND

 $NZ 12,590 pp twin                                                                   $NZ 10,090                                          pp twin                     $NZ 6,090 pp twin
 $NZ 15,690                             pp single                                     $NZ 12,290                                           pp single                  $NZ 6,690 pp single
Our signature tour starts in Auckland                                                 Starting in Auckland discover                                                   Starting and finishing in Christchurch,
and connects with Northland’s Māori                                                   geothermal Rotorua, Tongariro and                                               discover the untouched beauty of the
culture, Queenstown, Milford Sound                                                    Abel Tasman National Parks,                                                     South Island. See Aoraki/Mt Cook,
and the West Coast's wild beauty                                                      Queenstown, Milford Sound and the                                               Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka
before finishing in Christchurch.                                                     West Coast to finish in Christchurch.                                           and the wild West Coast.

                                                                                                                                                                        Abel Tasman National Park:
                                                                                                                                     Walk the trails then cool off in the clear waters of Tonga Bay

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Our MoaTrek team

Our Kiwi Guides
When you travel on one of our Small Group Tours, from morning till night your Kiwi Guide is the
person who is at your side helping make your New Zealand trip one that you will remember for a
very long time.

                                                                        "Our Kiwi Guide
                                                                    Graeme was excellent.
                                                                     His knowledge of NZ's
                                                                    history, local flora and
                                                                    fauna - not to mention
                                                                   geological explanations
                                                                   made for very interesting
                                                                    commentary. Not only
                                                                      that but he was an
                                                                      affable fellow and
                                                                          good driver!"
                                                                        Priscilla Harrison, Canada

 MoaTrek Kiwi Guide Tim

     “Our tour was definitely enhanced by having
    Tim as our guide. We became friends over the
    weeks and we respected his vast knowledge of
            New Zealand and its history.”
                          Bill Farrell, USA

                                                                    MoaTrek Kiwi Guide Graeme

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“Nigel was funny, kind,
        knew so much, did
   everything for us, a fantastic
   driver and a great guy. Best
       guide we ever had!”
         Karin Mathijssen, Netherlands

                                                                              MoaTrek Kiwi Guide Nigel

                                                         “Our guide Helen was truly the BEST
                                                             in every possible way - highly
                                                         experienced, well-organised and full
                                                        of information. Her enthusiasm for her
                                                          beautiful country was contagious.”
                                                                     Margaret Esplin, UK
MoaTrek Kiwi Guide Helen

    “Andrew’s love of
   New Zealand, and
knowledge about every
   aspect of what we
  were observing and
experiencing made this
 trip richly rewarding.”
   Christina Manning & Michael
            Flynn, USA

                                         MoaTrek Kiwi Guide Andrew

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Bay of Islands: Private cruise and snorkelling off the beach

Memorable included activities
MoaTrek’s three tours feature an exciting range of included activities to famous places and others
that make travelling with us unique – off the beaten track experiences and lunches with our
friends – memories that will stay with you forever.

                                                         Wai-O-Tapu: Guided tour of this thermal wonderland

 Milford Sound to Queenstown:
 Scenic flight over the alps                             Lake Rotoiti: Sail to the hot pools

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Waipoua Forest:
See Tane Mahuta          Abel Tasman National Park: Cruise, guided walk & picnic

                                                                Hokianga Harbour:
                  Milford Sound: Small boat nature cruise       Sandboard on the dunes

                                             At Akaunui: Lunch with our friends

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Abel Tasman National Park                     Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park

 Short walks in eight national parks
Walk as much or as little as you choose in stunning landscapes from volcanic Tongariro
National Park to the rainforests of Westland Tai Poutini National Park.

 Mt Aspiring National Park

 Westland Tai Poutini National Park            Tongariro National Park

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Paparoa National Park          Fiordland National Park

Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park   Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Arthur’s Pass National Park

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Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park:
                                                                  Enjoy short walks in this alpine environment

Kakapo tour - your trip of a lifetime
Our Kakapo 21 Day Tour is our most popular and the culmination of all the tours we’ve run and the
feedback we’ve received since we started way back in 1971. This tour fulfills our goal to offer our
travellers the most comprehensive three week tour of New Zealand.

                                                                          “I was having
                                                                      such a good time
                                                                      I actually extended
                                                                        from 17 to 21 days
                                                                          because I felt I
                                                                       would be missing
                                                                          out if I didn’t!
 Maori carving at Waitangi         Sailing on Lake Rotoiti

                                                                      “I had a fabulous
                                                                        time and would
                                                                           thoroughly
                                                                          recommend
                                                                      MoaTrek to anyone
                                                                      who wants to go to
                                                                         New Zealand.”
                                                                            Andrea Boardman, UK
                                                                               Kakapo Tour
 Arrowtown shops                   Punakaiki Pancake Rock

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Kakapo Tour Map

                                                                                                                                       2   Bay of Islands
                                                                                                                    Hokianga   1

                                                                                                                                           1   AUCKLAND
                                                                                                         NORTH
                                                                                                         ISLAND
                                                                                                                                                    2   Rotorua

                                                                                                                                                1   Tongariro

            Explore & indulge in the best of Queenstown on your 3 night stay                         Nelson & Abel Tasman      2           2   Wellington

                                                                                                     Punakaiki      2
                                                                                                                                   1   Kaikoura

   Six multi night stays                                                                     Franz Josef     1
                                                                                                             1
                                                                                                                 Mt Cook       CHRISTCHURCH

                                                                                   Milford
                                                                                   Sound             1     Wanaka
                                                                                                 3       Queenstown
  The Kakapo tour features five two night stays and one three                                                                  SOUTH
                                                                                                                               ISLAND
  night stay, something our travellers tell us they love.

 Bay of Islands - 2 nights               Rotorua - 2 nights                       Wellington - 2 nights

No visit to the Bay of Islands is       Experience Rotorua’s Maori culture       You’ll love our central city hotel, it’s
complete without getting out on the     and lunch with our Maori and Pakeha      close to all the sights, the waterfront
water and visiting historic Russell.    family friends at Lake Tarawera.         and Te Papa Museum.

 Nelson - 2 nights                       Queenstown - 3 nights                    Punakaiki - 2 nights

Enjoy a full day out in stunning Abel   Plenty of time for those famous bucket   A great way to finish your tour, with
Tasman National Park on our Cruise &    list experiences Queenstown has to       two nights right on the ocean and
Walk combo.                             offer, plus of course Milford Sound.     sunset drinks on the beach!

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Kakapo
   21 DAYS • 20 NIGHTS
 North & South Island Tour

                                              2 Bay of Islands
                             Hokianga   1

          NORTH                                  1 AUCKLAND
          ISLAND
                                                         2 Rotorua

                                                     1 Tongariro

                                                                     Hokianga Harbour, Omapere: The view from our hotel
               Nelson & Abel Tasman     2        2 Wellington

               Punakaiki 2
                                            1 Kaikoura

          Franz Josef   1
                          Mt Cook
                        1               CHRISTCHURCH
                                                                     Looking for something special for your “Trip of a Lifetime”? Our Kakapo is the
Milford
Sound           1 Wanaka                                             most comprehensive three week itinerary with all our favourite Kiwi holiday
              3 Queenstown                       SOUTH
                                                                     spots rolled into one unique tour. You’ll cover our country from north to south
                                                 ISLAND
                                                                     and see famous sights and treasures off the beaten track.

                                                                     Auckland - Hokianga Harbour - Bay of Islands - Auckland - Rotorua - Tongariro
 Auckland to Christchurch
                                                                     National Park - Wellington - Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park - Kaikoura -
                                                                     Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Wanaka - Franz
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                                                                     Josef Glacier - Punakaiki, Paparoa National Park - Christchurch
 17 Oct 2023 - 06 Nov 2023
 02 Nov 2023 - 22 Nov 2023                                            INCLUDED EXPERIENCES                     SIGHTSEEING & EXPLORING

 09 Nov 2023 - 29 Nov 2023                                                 Milford to Queenstown flight           Stroll to Muriwai's gannet colony
                                                                           Nature cruise on Milford Sound         Explore Russell, Bay of Islands
 16 Nov 2023 - 06 Dec 2023                                                 Abel Tasman cruise, guided walk        Walk in Karangahake Gorge
                                                                           Marlborough lunch & tasting            Rotorua's geothermal surprises
 07 Dec 2023 - 27 Dec 2023
                                                                           Bay of Islands cruise                  See Huka Falls
 14 Dec 2023 - 03 Jan 2024                                                 Sail on Lake Rotoiti to hot pools      Explore our capital Wellington
                                                                           See Kawiti glow worm caves             See seal colonies at Kaikoura
 04 Jan 2024 - 24 Jan 2024
                                                                           Tane Mahuta with Maori guides          Photograph lovely lake Tekapo
 18 Jan 2024 - 07 Feb 2024                                                 Hokianga Harbour Cruise                See Aoraki/Mt Cook
                                                                           Manea - Footprints of Kupe is a        Drive dramatic Lindis Pass
 25 Jan 2024 - 14 Feb 2024                                                 unique cultural experience             Stay three nights in Queenstown
 29 Jan 2024 - 18 Feb 2024                                                 Sandboard & stroll on the dunes        Beauty of the Milford Road
                                                                           Lunch at Akaunui Farm                  Visit charming & leafy Arrowtown
 08 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2024                                                 Stroll Wai-O-Tapu's wonderland         Lakes Taupo, Wakatipu &
 15 Feb 2024 - 06 Mar 2024                                                 Guided visit to Stone Store            Wanaka
                                                                           Kauri Museum, Matakohe                 Walk in Haast Pass beech forests
 22 Feb 2024 - 13 Mar 2024                                                 Guided visit of Waitangi               Visit blue pools and waterfalls
                                                                           Meet a Kiwifruit orchardist            See Franz Josef Glacier
 01 Mar 2024 - 21 Mar 2024
                                                                           Ferry across Cook Strait               Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
 08 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2024                                                 Lunch at Lake Tarawera                 Cape Foulwind seal colony
                                                                                                                  Stroll at Arthur's Pass
 15 Mar 2024 - 04 Apr 2024                                             INCLUDED MEALS                             Say hi to cheeky kea parrots
 05 Apr 2024 - 25 Apr 2024                                                All breakfasts                          Stroll at Castle Hill
                                                                          Four lunches: Lake Tarawera,
                                                                          Rotorua, with the Walmsley           VISIT 8 NATIONAL PARKS
                                                                          family; Forrest Estate Vineyard      Tongariro, Abel Tasman, Aoraki/Mt
                                                                          Marlborough, with wine tasting;      Cook, Fiordland, Mt Aspiring,
                                                                          Akaunui Farm homestead,              Westland, Paparoa, Arthur's Pass.
 $NZ 12,590                                    pp twin                    Canterbury with Di & Ian
                                                                          Mackenzie; Picnic on the beach,
 $NZ 15,690                                    pp single
                                                                          in Abel Tasman National Park
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua:
                                                  The Walmsleys, a local Maori family, host us for lunch at this idyllic lake

Day 1: Auckland - Matakohe -              Day 4: Bay of Islands - Kawiti            Day 7: Rotorua - Lake Taupo -
Waipoua Forest - Omapere                  Caves - Whangarei - Auckland              Tongariro National Park
Your adventure begins with a stroll       At Kawiti Caves thousands of              The surreal, geothermal reserve Wai-
to the gannet colony above Muriwai        twinkling glow worms are a breath-        O-Tapu is alive with bubbling mud
Beach on the West Coast. We visit         taking sight on our guided walk           pools, silica terraces and deep pools
the Kauri Museum at Matakohe and          through the limestone cave. Still         of unforgettable colours. We stop at
in Waipoua Forest, accompanied by         owned today by descendants of Maori       thundering Huka Falls and on the
our Maori guide, we see the greatest      chief Kawiti, the first visitors were     shores of Lake Taupo then drive up
kauri of all, Tane Mahuta, Lord of the    shown through the caves in the 1950s.     Mt Ruapehu for the panoramic
Forest. Our waterside hotel The           We call into Whangarei and continue       views. We walk a trail in World
Heads has stunning views over the         down the East Coast to stay at the        Heritage Tongariro National Park
Hokianga Harbour.                         Nesuto Stadium Hotel, Auckland.           before staying the night nearby.

Day 2: Omapere - Hokianga Harbour         Day 5: Auckland - Karangahake             Day 8: Tongariro National Park -
- Waitangi, Bay of Islands                Gorge - Lake Rotoiti - Rotorua            Ohakune - Wellington
Cruise across the harbour to the sand     Our Karangahake Gorge walk                Enjoy short walks in this beautiful
dunes to try sandboarding or walk the     combines dramatic river scenery,          region before we continue down the
deserted beach. Back in Omapere           native bush and relics of early           centre of the island to the gumboot
experience the unique cultural and        goldmines. At a Kiwifruit orchard we      capital of the world, Taihape - find
multisensory Manea - Footprints of        hear all about this famous fruit. Our     out how far you can throw one. In
Kupe. Then meet our local guides at       private cruise on a 53ft catamaran        Wellington, we check out the city
Kerikeri’s Stone Store and Waitangi       on Lake Rotoiti is a special highlight,   sights and the stunning views from
where Maori signed the Treaty in 1840.    calling into secluded bays and hot        Mt Victoria and stay two nights at
Stay two nights at Copthorne Hotel        pools reached only by water. Stay two     The Bolton Hotel in “the coolest little
and Resort Bay of Islands.                nights at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside.       capital in the world”.

Day 3: Waitangi - Bay of Islands          Day 6: Rotorua activities - Lake
Cruise - Russell - Waitangi               Tarawera lunch
Look out for dolphins and snorkel on      There’s time to enjoy one of Rotorua’s
your relaxed private cruise through       unique optional activities or simply
the Bay of Islands, steeped in Maori      wander beside Lake Rotorua near your
and colonial history. We visit Russell,   hotel. We drive out to beautiful Lake
a pretty town with a rollicking 19th      Tarawera to lunch with the Walmsley
century past, once known as the “Hell     family who have many stories to tell of
Hole of the Pacific”, and the first       their Maori and Pakeha (European)                      MoaTrek
capital of New Zealand. Later return      history in this region once famous for              Small Group Tours
by ferry to Paihia and Waitangi.          the Pink and White Terraces.

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Fiordland National Park:
                                                                                      Take a nature cruise on Milford Sound

Day 9: At leisure in Wellington -        Day 12: Nelson - Kaikoura                    Day 15: Queenstown - Milford Sound
activities and day tours                                                              Cruise - Scenic Flight Queenstown
                                         The road hugs the spectacular
The day is yours to enjoy. The           coastline between the Pacific Ocean          We follow the shores of the great
waterfront and Te Papa National          and the Kaikoura Ranges. Your                lakes Wakatipu and Te Anau into the
Museum are just a short walk away.       afternoon is free to see Kaikoura’s          mountains and waterfalls of
There’s a selection of activities to     bountiful marine life, the result of the     Fiordland National Park. We cruise on
choose from plus great cafes and         ocean canyon close offshore. Optional        Milford Sound dominated by iconic
boutique breweries. Wellington is        excursions include whale watching            Mitre Peak and home to seal colonies
also the spiritual home of “The Lord     cruises and flights and kayaking at          and dolphins. A magnificent scenic
of the Rings” and you can visit          sunset. We stay not far from the seal        flight back over the Southern Alps to
Weta Workshop too.                       colony at The White Morph.                   Queenstown ends this fantastic day.

Day 10: Wellington - Cook Strait -       Day 13: Kaikoura - Akaunui Farm -            Day 16: At leisure in Queenstown -
Picton - Marlborough - Nelson            Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park                 activities and day tours
We cruise across Cook Strait on the      From Kaikoura the Hunderlee Hills            Today is yours to make the most of
Interislander ferry and up stunning      lead to the Canterbury Plains where          the infinite number of activities
Queen Charlotte Sound to Picton to       we join our hosts Di and Ian Mackenzie       Queenstown has to offer. Your Kiwi
step ashore on the South Island. At      for a memorable lunch at their Akaunui       Guide can help you choose from a
Forrest Estate Wines in Marlborough      Farm homestead set amid beautiful            jet boat ride on the Dart River in The
we call in for a tasting and lunch in    gardens. The turquoise-coloured lakes,       Lord of the Rings scenery, wine
this premier wine region before          Tekapo and Pukaki, are unforgettable         tasting at the vineyards or a day walk
continuing to Nelson and Tides Hotel,    photo stops on our way to stay at            on the famous Routeburn Track and
our home for two nights.                 Aoraki/Mt Cook Village in the alps.          many more.

Day 11: Nelson - Abel Tasman             Day 14: Aoraki/Mt Cook National                 “We were delighted to
National Park - Nelson                   Park - Lindis Pass - Queenstown
                                                                                          have spent the three
At Kaiteriteri Beach we meet our         Explore the magnificent landscape              weeks seeing as much as
local guide and cruise by catamaran      crowned by Aoraki/Mt Cook, New
and walk, as much or as little as you    Zealand’s highest mountain, on an easy
                                                                                          possible and couldn’t
choose, along the stunning Abel          walking track from the village or treat           imagine doing it in
Tasman coastline of islands, sheltered   yourself to a scenic flight or cruise on a       less time. Well worth
bays, estuaries and golden, sandy        glacial lake. Later we drive over the          the trip half way around
beaches. There’s time to relax on the    golden tussock lands of the Lindis Pass                the world.”
beach with a picnic lunch and take a     and onto Scenic Suites, Queenstown
                                                                                              David Watterworth, USA
swim before returning to Nelson.         our home for three nights.                               Kakapo Tour

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Okarito Lagoon, West Coast:
                                                                                     Home to the rare Kotuku, White Heron

Day 17: Queenstown - Arrowtown -         Day 20: Punakaiki - Paparoa National        Day 21: Punakaiki - Arthur’s Pass -
Cardrona Valley - Wanaka                 Park - Charleston - Cape Foulwind           Christchurch
In the leafy village of Arrowtown gold   Walk to the leading local attraction,       Leaving the West Coast we head to
mining history comes alive beside the    the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and             Lake Brunner before driving up the
Arrow River. We drive over the Crown     Blowholes. Paparoa Park has                 Otira Viaduct, a spectacular
Range and stop for the last views of     towering limestone cliffs and karst         cantilevered road to the alpine beech
the Wakatipu basin then call in for      rock formations with river valleys of       forests of Arthur’s Pass National Park.
refreshments at picture perfect          subtropical forest. Walk to an isolated     We stop to take short walks in the
Cardrona Hotel. From Edgewater, our      beach or the seal colony at Cape            forest and to the rock formations at
lakeside hotel, you can bike the         Foulwind. A favourite option is the         Castle Hill. The dramatic landscapes
waterfront trail or kayak on the lake.   glow worm cave at Charleston.               make a fitting finale to your adventure.

Day 18: Wanaka - Haast Pass - Franz
Josef
The pristine Haast Pass in Mt Aspiring
National Park has well-maintained
short tracks leading to cascading
waterfalls and clear blue pools.
Discover the beauty of Westland Tai
Poutini World Heritage Area’s wild
West Coast beaches and lush,
primeval rainforest, stop at Lake
Matheson before we reach Franz Josef
to stay at the Scenic Hotel.

Day 19: Franz Josef - Hokitika -
Punakaiki
The morning is free to walk to Franz
Josef Glacier lookout or take an
optional helihike or flight or cruise
out on Okarito lagoon in search of the
rare Kotuku, White Heron. In Hokitika,
the home of Pounamu (greenstone),
meet the carvers of this treasured
stone. We stay for two nights beside
the beach at the Oceanview Retreat,        Cardrona Hotel:
Punakaiki.                                 Enjoy a drink at this historic hotel

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Kaka
  17 DAYS • 16 NIGHTS
North & South Island Tour

          NORTH                                  AUCKLAND
          ISLAND
                                                       2 Rotorua

                                                  1 Tongariro

               Nelson & Abel Tasman   2        2 Wellington

               Punakaiki     2
                                          1 Kaikoura

          Franz Josef   1
                          Mt Cook     CHRISTCHURCH
                        1
Milford
Sound          1 Wanaka
              3 Queenstown                    SOUTH
                                              ISLAND

Auckland to Christchurch

2023/24 DATES

09 Oct 2023 - 25 Oct 2023
21 Oct 2023 - 06 Nov 2023
06 Nov 2023 - 22 Nov 2023
13 Nov 2023 - 29 Nov 2023
20 Nov 2023 - 06 Dec 2023
27 Nov 2023 - 13 Dec 2023
04 Dec 2023 - 20 Dec 2023
11 Dec 2023 - 27 Dec 2023
18 Dec 2023 - 03 Jan 2024
05 Jan 2024 - 21 Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024 - 24 Jan 2024
22 Jan 2024 - 07 Feb 2024
29 Jan 2024 - 14 Feb 2024
02 Feb 2024 - 18 Feb 2024
12 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2024
19 Feb 2024 - 06 Mar 2024
26 Feb 2024 - 13 Mar 2024
05 Mar 2024 - 21 Mar 2024
12 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2024
19 Mar 2024 - 04 Apr 2024
09 Apr 2024 - 25 Apr 2024

$NZ 10,090                                  pp twin
$NZ 12,290                                  pp single
                                                                   Wharenui, meeting house:
                                                                   Ohinemutu village, Rotorua
Crown Range, Central Otago:
                                                         A cliff hanger along the road between Queenstown and Wanaka

Get to know Maori culture and Kiwi hospitality relaxing over private lunches
with the locals. Stroll gentle trails through our National Parks and get close up             Kaka the native, cheeky
to our scenic wonders from the volcanoes of the north to the breath-taking                     parrot, are often heard
high country, lakes, fiords and coastline of the south. You’ll be amazed it’s all                before they are seen
the same country.
Auckland - Rotorua - Tongariro National Park - Wellington - Nelson - Abel
Tasman National Park - Kaikoura - Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park ·
Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown - Wanaka - Franz Josef Glacier -
Punakaiki, Paparoa National Park - Christchurch

 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES                     SIGHTSEEING & EXPLORING
      Milford to Queenstown flight            Walk in Karangahake Gorge
      Nature cruise on Milford Sound          Rotorua's geothermal surprises
      Abel Tasman cruise, guided walk         See Huka Falls
      Marlborough lunch & tasting             Explore our capital Wellington
      Sail on Lake Rotoiti                    See seal colonies at Kaikoura
      Relax in private hot pools              Photograph lovely lake Tekapo
      Te Papa National Museum                 See Aoraki/Mt Cook
      Picnic in Abel Tasman                   Drive dramatic Lindis Pass
      Lunch at Akaunui Farm                   Stay three nights in Queenstown
      Stroll Wai-O-Tapu's wonderland          Beauty of the Milford Road
      Bonfire on the beach at                 Visit charming & leafy Arrowtown
      Punakaiki                               Lakes Taupo, Wakatipu & Wanaka
      Meet a Kiwifruit orchardist             Walk in Haast Pass beech forests
      Ferry across Cook Strait                Visit blue pools and waterfalls
      Lunch at Lake Tarawera                  See Franz Josef Glacier
                                              Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
                                              Cape Foulwind seal colony
                                              Stroll at Arthur's Pass
  INCLUDED MEALS                              Say hi to cheeky kea parrots
     All breakfasts                           Stroll at Castle Hill
     Four lunches: Lake Tarawera,
     Rotorua, with the Walmsley
     family; Forrest Estate Vineyard      VISIT 8 NATIONAL PARKS
     Marlborough, with wine tasting;      Tongariro, Abel Tasman, Aoraki/Mt
     Akaunui Farm homestead,              Cook, Fiordland, Mt Aspiring,
     Canterbury with Di & Ian             Westland, Paparoa, Arthur's Pass.
     Mackenzie; Picnic on beach, in
     Abel Tasman National Park

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Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland:
In Rotorua geothermal activity is never far away

Day 1: Auckland - Karangahake Gorge       Day 4: Tongariro National Park -         Day 7: Nelson - Abel Tasman
- Lake Rotoiti - Rotorua                  Ohakune - Taihape - Wellington           National Park - Nelson
Our Karangahake Gorge walk                Enjoy short walks in this beautiful      At Kaiteriteri Beach we meet our
combines dramatic river scenery,          region before we continue down the       local guide and cruise by catamaran
native bush and relics of early           centre of the island to the gumboot      and walk, as much or as little as you
goldmines. At a Kiwifruit orchard we      capital of the world, Taihape - find     choose, along the stunning Abel
hear all about this famous fruit. Our     out how far you can throw one. In        Tasman coastline of islands, sheltered
private cruise on a 53ft catamaran        Wellington, we check out the city        bays, estuaries and golden, sandy
on Lake Rotoiti is a special highlight,   sights and the stunning views from       beaches. There’s time to relax on the
calling into secluded bays and hot        Mt Victoria and stay two nights at The   beach with a picnic lunch and take a
pools reached only by water. Stay two     Bolton Hotel in “the coolest little      swim in the crystal clear blue waters
nights at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside.       capital in the world”.                   before returning to Nelson.

Day 2: Rotorua activities - Lake          Day 5: At leisure in Wellington -        Day 8: Nelson - Kaikoura
Tarawera lunch                            activities and day tours                 The road hugs the spectacular
There’s time to enjoy one of Rotorua’s    The day is yours to enjoy. The           coastline between the Pacific Ocean
unique optional activities or simply      waterfront is just a short walk away     and the Kaikoura Ranges. Your
wander beside Lake Rotorua near           and Te Papa National Museum.             afternoon is free to see Kaikoura’s
your hotel. We drive to beautiful Lake    There’s a selection of activities to     bountiful marine life, the result of the
Tarawera to lunch with the Walmsley       choose from plus great cafes and         ocean canyon close offshore. Optional
family who have many stories to tell      boutique breweries. Wellington is        excursions include whale watching
of their Maori and Pakeha (European)      also the spiritual home of “The Lord     cruises and flights and kayaking at
history in this region once famous for    of the Rings” and you can visit Weta     sunset. We stay not far from the seal
the Pink and White Terraces.              Workshop too.                            colony at The White Morph.

Day 3: Rotorua - Lake Taupo -             Day 6: Wellington - Cook Strait
Tongariro National Park                   - Picton - Marlborough - Nelson
The surreal, geothermal reserve Wai-      We cruise across Cook Strait on the
O-Tapu is alive with bubbling mud         Interislander ferry and up stunning
pools, silica terraces and deep pools     Queen Charlotte Sound to Picton to
of unforgettable colours. We stop at      step ashore on the South Island. At
thundering Huka Falls and on the          Forrest Estate Wines, Marlborough
shores of Lake Taupo then drive up        we call in for a tasting and lunch
Mt Ruapehu for the panoramic views.       among the vines in this premier wine
We walk a trail in World Heritage         region before continuing to Nelson.                    MoaTrek
Tongariro National Park before            We stay at Tides Hotel, our home for
staying the night nearby.                 two nights.

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Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park: The Mt Cook buttercup is the world’s largest buttercup,
and Aoraki/Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest mountain

Day 9: Kaikoura - Akaunui Farm              Day 12: At leisure in Queenstown -         Day 15: Franz Josef - Hokitika -
- Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park              activities and day tours                   Punakaiki
From Kaikoura the Hunderlee Hills           Today is yours to make the most of         The morning is free to walk to Franz
lead to the Canterbury Plains where         the infinite number of activities          Josef Glacier lookout or take an optional
we join our hosts Di and Ian Mackenzie      Queenstown has to offer. Your Kiwi         helihike or flight or cruise out on Okarito
for a memorable lunch at their              Guide can help you choose from a           lagoon in search of the rare Kotuku,
Akaunui Farm homestead set amid             jet boat ride on the Dart River in The     White Heron. In Hokitika, the home of
beautiful gardens. The turquoise-           Lord of the Rings scenery, wine tasting    Pounamu (greenstone), meet the
coloured lakes, Tekapo and Pukaki, are      at vineyards, cycling the Queenstown       carvers of this treasured stone. Our
unforgettable photo stops on our way        Trail or a day walk on the famous          home for two nights is beside the beach
to stay at Aoraki/Mt Cook Village.          Routeburn Track and many more.             at the Oceanview Retreat, Punakaiki.

Day 10: Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park        Day 13: Queenstown - Arrowtown -           Day 16: Punakaiki - Paparoa National
- Lindis Pass - Queenstown                  Cardrona Valley - Wanaka                   Park - Charleston - Cape Foulwind
Explore the magnificent landscape           In the leafy village of Arrowtown gold     Close to our hotel are the renowned
crowned by Aoraki/Mt Cook, our              mining history comes alive beside          Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes,
highest mountain, on an easy walking        the Arrow River. We drive over the         limestone stacks weathered by the sea.
track from the village or treat yourself    Crown Range and stop for the last          Paparoa Park has towering limestone
to a scenic flight or cruise on a glacial   views of the Wakatipu basin then call      cliffs and karst rock formations with river
lake. Later we drive over the golden        in for refreshments at picture perfect     valleys draped in subtropical forest. Walk
tussock lands of the Lindis Pass and        Cardrona Hotel. From Edgewater,            to an isolated beach or the seal colony at
onto Scenic Suites, Queenstown our          our lakeside hotel, you can bike the       Cape Foulwind. A favourite option is
home for three nights.                      waterfront trail or kayak on the lake.     the glow worm cave at Charleston.

Day 11: Queenstown - Milford Sound          Day 14: Wanaka - Haast Pass - Franz        Day 17: Punakaiki – Arthur’s Pass –
Cruise - Scenic Flight - Queenstown         Josef                                      Christchurch
From Queenstown we follow the               The pristine Haast Pass in Mt Aspiring     Leaving the West Coast we head
shores of the great lakes Wakatipu          National Park has well-maintained          inland to beautiful Lake Brunner
and Te Anau into the mountains and          short tracks leading to cascading          before driving up the Otira Viaduct, a
waterfalls of Fiordland National            waterfalls and clear blue pools.           spectacular cantilevered road to the
Park. We cruise on Milford Sound            Discover the beauty of Westland Tai        alpine beech forests of Arthur’s Pass
dominated by iconic Mitre Peak and          Poutini World Heritage Park’s wild         National Park. We stop to take short
home to seal colonies and dolphins.         West Coast beaches and lush, primeval      walks in the forest and to the huge
A magnificent scenic flight back over       rainforest and stop at Lake Matheson       limestone rock formations at Castle
the Southern Alps to Queenstown             before we reach Franz Josef to stay        Hill. The dramatic landscapes make a
ends this fantastic day.                    at the Scenic Hotel.                       fitting finale to your adventure.

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Kea
     9 DAYS • 8 NIGHTS
     South Island Tour

    SOUTH
    ISLAND

                               Milford Sound to Queenstown: Scenic flight over the alps

                               Have you always dreamed of visiting all of the South Island’s iconic spots like
                               Aoraki/Mt Cook, Milford Sound, Queenstown and the West Coast Glaciers? Our
                               Southern Beauty tour is the ultimate South Island 9 day itinerary, with all the world
                               famous spots included.

                               Christchurch - Aoraki/Mt Cook - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Arrowtown -
                               Wanaka - Fox Glacier - Franz Josef Glacier - Punakaiki - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch

Christchurch to Christchurch
                                 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES                    SIGHTSEEING & EXPLORING
                                    All breakfasts                          Visit the Church of the Good
2023/23 DATES
                                    Lunch at Akaunui Farm                   Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
                                    homestead, Canterbury with Di           See the highest mountains in the
17 Jul 2023 - 25 Jul 2023           & Ian Mackenzie                         Aoraki/Mt Cook region
                                    Welcome dinner at The                   Experience some of New Zealand's
10 Sep 2023 - 18 Sep 2023
                                    Hermitage, Aoraki/Mt Cook               most stunning roads: Lake
15 Oct 2023 - 23 Oct 2023           Farewell dinner in Punakaiki            Tekapo, Lake Pukaki to Mt Cook,
                                                                            Lindis Pass, Kawarau Gorge,
12 Nov 2023 - 20 Nov 2023                                                   Milford Road, Crown Range, Haast
                                 INCLUDED MEALS
10 Dec 2023 - 18 Dec 2023                                                   Pass, West Coast, Otira Gorge &
                                    All breakfasts                          Arthur's Pass
11 Jan 2024 - 19 Jan 2024           Lunch at Akaunui Farm                   Learn about Arrowtown's place in
                                    homestead, Canterbury with Di           New Zealand's gold mining history
08 Feb 2024 - 16 Feb 2024           and Ian Mackenzie                       Stroll in Haast Pass' mountain
                                    Welcome dinner at The                   beech forests to waterfalls and
07 Mar 2024 - 15 Mar 2024
                                    Hermitage, Aoraki/Mt Cook               blue pools
14 Apr 2024 - 22 Apr 2024           Farewell dinner in Punakaiki            Glacier Country highlights of Lake
                                                                            Matheson & Franz Josef Glacier
12 May 2024 - 20 May 2024        VISIT 6 NATIONAL PARKS
                                                                            Visit the blow holes at the
22 July 2024 - 30 Jul 2024       Aoraki/Mt Cook, Fiordland, Mt              Punakaiki Pancake rocks
                                 Aspiring, Westland, Paparoa &              Visit historic Denniston where
                                 Arthur's Pass.                             coal was first mined in 1879

$NZ 6,090          pp twin

$NZ 6,690          pp single

                               Sir Edmund Hillary: Aoraki/Mt Cook            Akaunui Farm: a favourite lunch stop
Eglinton Valley: on the road to Milford Sound

Day 1: Christchurch - Akaunui           Day 4: At leisure in Queenstown -         Day 7: Franz Josef - Hokitika -
Homestead - Aoraki/Mt Cook              activities and day tours                  Punakaiki
From Christchurch, we head South to     Today is yours to make the most of        The morning is free to walk to Franz
join our hosts Di and Ian Mackenzie     the infinite number of activities         Josef Glacier lookout, take an optional
for a memorable lunch at their          Queenstown has to offer. Your Kiwi        helihike or flight onto the Glacier, or
Akaunui Farm homestead set amid         Guide can help you choose - a jet boat    cruise out on Okarito Lagoon in search of
beautiful gardens. The turquoise-       ride on the Dart River in Lord of the     the rare Kotuku, White Heron. In
coloured lakes, Tekapo and Pukaki,      Rings scenery, wine tasting at            Hokitika meet the carvers of the
are unforgettable photo stops on our    vineyards, e-biking or cruising on the    treasured Pounamu, (greenstone). Our
way to stay at Aoraki/Mt Cook Village   heritage steamship tss Earnslaw on        home for two nights is Oceanview
in the alps.                            Lake Wakatipu, and many more.             Retreat, Punakaiki.

Day 2: Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park -   Day 5: Queenstown - Arrowtown -           Day 8: Punakaiki - Paparoa National
Lindis Pass - Queenstown                Cardrona Valley - Wanaka                  Park - Charleston - Cape Foulwind
Aoraki/Mt Cook is our highest           We call into picturesque Arrowtown        See the Pancake rocks, blowholes,
mountain and "home ground"              where gold mining history comes           limestone cliffs and karst rock formations
of the most famous Kiwi of all, Sir     alive beside the Arrow River. From the    and river valleys of subtropical forest.
Edmund Hillary. Enjoy a short walk in   Crown Range we take in the last views     Further up the coast, historic Denniston
this alpine wonderland. Continue to     of the Wakatipu basin. We stop for        Plateau gives an insight into the lives of
Omarama, over the Lindis Pass and       refreshments at historic Cardrona         early coal miners and their families. We
through the rugged Kawarau Gorge        Hotel before arriving at Edgewater        stroll to the seal colony near Cape
and Gibbston Valley to Queenstown -     Resort, our lakeside home in Wanaka.      Foulwind before returning to Punakaiki
our home for three nights.              Walk or bike along the lakefront trail.   and our farewell dinner.

Day 3: Queenstown - Milford Sound       Day 6: Wanaka - Haast Pass - Lake         Day 9: Punakaiki – Lake Brunner -
Cruise - Scenic flight - Queenstown     Matheson - Franz Josef                    Arthur’s Pass – Christchurch
We follow the shores of the great       We drive beside lakes Hawea and           Leaving the West Coast we head to
lakes Wakatipu and Te Anau into the     Wanaka and into the mountain and          Lake Brunner before driving up the
mountains and waterfalls of Fiordland   river scenery of the Haast Pass. There    Otira Viaduct, a spectacular
National Park. We cruise on Milford     are short walks in the beech forests      cantilevered road to the alpine beech
Sound dominated by iconic Mitre         to waterfalls and coastal scenery at      forests of Arthur’s Pass National Park.
Peak and home to seal colonies and      Ship Creek to enjoy. Lush rainforest      We stop to take short walks in the
dolphins. A magnificent scenic flight   lines the road as we head north to        forest and to the rock formations at
back over the Southern Alps to           stop for a stroll at Lake Matheson and   Castle Hill. The dramatic landscapes
Queenstown ends this fantastic day.     on to Franz Josef.                        make a fitting finale to your adventure.

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Our inclusions: A local guide accompanies your walk in Abel Tasman National Park

About our tours
Travelling in a small group (18 maximum) really is the only way to go! You’ll never take another
large coach tour again. Our wonderful “Kiwi Guides” will look after you every step of the way.

Where do we stay?                          What about meals?                       What about optional
After a great day out exploring, being     Breakfasts are always included and
                                                                                   activities?
comfortable each night is really           usually buffet style with hot, cooked   Everyone’s idea of a dream holiday
important. You’ll sleep soundly in         fare, fresh fruit and cereal. Lunches   is different so we’ve built in plenty
hand-picked accommodation, places          are casual counter food and             of flexibility. You can tailor your trip
we know and stay in ourselves. Our         sometimes picnic style. Your Kiwi       to your own interests such as biking,
hotels are 4 star and just a short walk    Guide will help you choose where to     e-biking, zip lining and wine touring
to town.                                   dine in the evening from a range of     as well as all the activities you’ve
                                           options close by. Refer to each tour    heard about – a glacier hike or flight,
                                           itinerary for meal inclusions.          Lord of the Rings, Maori concert and
 ONLINE:                                                                           hangi or whale watching just to
 moatrek.com/tour-info/accommodation         ONLINE:                               name a few. These excursions are
                                             moatrek.com/tour-info/wine-dine       booked by your Kiwi Guide on tour to
                                                                                   fit with the tour itinerary timings.

                                                                                    ONLINE:
                                                                                    “Optional Activities” tab on tour page

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Travel style
                                                   There’s 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. Each day there are plenty of stops for
                                                   photos and short walks. Often we travel for half the day with
                                                   the other half free for activities or relaxing. Days normally
                                                   start around 8am, but you get a few sleep ins too. Groups
                                                   are very friendly and social, many say it’s like travelling with
                                                   a group of old friends.

                                                   Who are our trips for? What about solo
                                                   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. About 25% of our guests
                                                   are exploring on their own and the rest are couples or
Your Kiwi Guide: Here to make                      travelling with friends. Whether you’re travelling solo or
your tour memorable every day                      together our Kiwi Guide is there every step 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

                                                   What’s included in our tours?
                                                   • All land travel, accommodation and porterage.
                                                   • All breakfasts and a selection of hosted lunches.
                                                   •All sightseeing highlights and activities as per your
                                                   itinerary.
                                                   • Services of your Kiwi Guide.

                                                     ONLINE: “What’s Included” tab on tour page

                                                   How do we travel around?
                                                   Travel is in our late model purpose built, midsize tour coaches.
                                                   One of the great things about our coaches is we can get off
                                                   the beaten track to places big tour coaches just can’t go.
Our coach: Eighteen is the
maximum number of travellers

                                                   Who will be my Kiwi Guide?
                                                   Our guide team has many holiday memories and secret
                                                   spots they love sharing. Our guides are all experienced in
                                                   tour driving, first aid and taking care of people, not to
                                                   mention their in depth knowledge of our culture, history,
                                                   flora and fauna and a few amusing tales of their own.

                                                     ONLINE: moatrek.com/about/meet-team

                                                   Terms and conditions
                                                   Go online for our full tour booking terms and conditions,
                                                   including payment, cancellation, insurance information and
                                                   covid-19 policy.

Our accommodation: Stay in four star hotels such
as the Ocean View Retreat, Punakaiki                 ONLINE: moatrek.com/tour-info/booking-terms

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Kaikoura dolphins - Lois Cork

MoaTrek travellers’ photo gallery
Touring with MoaTrek is a treat for photographers, our Kiwi Guides know all the best spots
and if something catches your eye, we’ll always stop to capture the moment.

   “As a photographer I will
     let my photos express
       my truly wonderful
   New Zealand adventure
   with our guide Paul and
   MoaTrek. No words can
   describe the fantastic
   journey I experienced.”
         Chaz Anderson, USA
           Kakapo Tour

                                         Cardrona Hotel, Otago - Chaz Anderson

 Russell waterfront, Bay of Islands - Chaz Anderson                              Fur seal, Kaikoura - Linde Togel

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Lake Wakatipu - Chaz Anderson                                Whale fluke, Kaikoura - Lois Cork

                                                                                     “This was the perfect
                                                                                     way to see the sights
                                                                                   and we made great new
                                                                                    friends. We had such a
                                                                                  knowledgeable guide and
                                                                                  MoaTrek made everything
                                                                                            so easy.
                                                                                    “Thank you for the trip
                                                                                    of a lifetime, we loved
                                                                                        every minute!”
                                                                                            Lois Cork, USA
                                                                                              Kaka Tour

Devil’s Bath, Wai-O-Tapu - Dave Linick

Variable oystercatcher
- Linde Togel                            Southern Rata - Linde Togel             Te Po, Rotorua - Linde Togel

   “We had a wonderful time on our trip with MoaTrek. Thanks again for everything.”
                                                 Linde Togel, Canada
                                                     Kaka Tour

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                                    “Trip of a Lifetime”

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