|  New Zealand has no shortage of weekend excursions. It seems like everywhere you turn there's something new and exciting to try! STA Travel offers four fantastic trips in New Zealand with tons of adventure and virtually no planning on your part. All of these affordable and high quality tours are available throughout the year for any GlobaLinks Learning Abroad participant.
Choose from 4 different options in New Zealand: Prices are subject to change, last updated 3/29/11 For more information about the exact price of the tour please contact STA Travel.
Funky Chicken Pass 20 day travel pass, from $788  The Funky Chicken - sounds like a dance move your Dad might do! But it's not. In a nutshell, it's a hop on, hop off bus service that takes you to most famous highlights of Kiwi-land, as well as the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track. Hop off the bus when you want to explore an area some more - and when you're ready to leave, just jump on the next bus to pass your way. The Funky Chicken pass combines peaceful landscapes with adrenalin-filled adventures - perfect for those of you who want to see the two sides of New Zealand.
Zephyr Pass 17 day travel pass, from $671  This trip starts in Auckland and ends in Christchurch and covers the iconic sights of both North and South Island in a minimum of 17 days. From the Bay of Islands and Paihia in the far north along the west coasts stunning beaches and rich Maori heritage before hitting Wellington and crossing over to the South Island. From here you continue on the east coast with plenty of opportunities for adventure including black water rafting and bungy-jumping before hitting Queenstown and finally Christchurch on the east coast.
Taste of Bay Full day, from $188  Head north on this fantastic day trip from Auckland to the Bay of Islands and get a taste of what these beautiful islands are all about! We set off early to beat the morning traffic, and after crossing Auckland's Harbour Bridge you can chill out on the comfortable coach and enjoy the fully commentated, scenic drive before arriving in the idyllic Bay of Islands. When in the Bay you will visit Waitangi & Treaty Grounds, and then head down to the wharf and board Dolphin Discoveries 'Hole in the Rock' and dolphin viewing cruise to see the sights and meet the friendly bottlenose dolphins! The Bay boasts some of the most spectacular ecosystems, stunning beaches and is home to lots of colourful marine life. The cruise takes you to the Iconic 'Hole in the Rock' and has a stop off on Urupukapuka Island, where you can enjoy time on the beach and learn, or even become involved in the incredible community ecological restoration programme, 'Project Island Song' that is occurring throughout the eastern Bay of Islands. Learn about the rich history and culture of the bay while you cruise amongst the 144 stunning islands before you head back to Paihia, for your return coach to Auckland after a busy day exploring the Bay!
Milford Sound Cruise 2 days, from $198  This is an overnight cruise, sailing the full length of the very special Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea before you moor up for the night in the sheltered Harrison Cove. You get evening and breakfast meals and the chance to go kayaking or go nature exploring. Take to the open waters and immerse into a world of the most magical scenery.
Prices are subject to change, last updated 3/29/11 For more information about the exact price of the tour please contact STA Travel
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