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DURATION

5 days

LOCATION

Auckland

Accommodation

Cabins, Camping

Grade

B (no outdoor experience required just reasonable fitness)

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On group request
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Overview of your experience

The Family Northern Explorer trip offers brilliant short walks, one big day hike and plenty of beaches for lots of swimming. It is a bit warmer in the 'winterless north' which makes camping all the more enjoyable.

Highlights include the remote coastal hike on Day 2 near the Bay of Islands, optional sea kayaking at Whangaroa or Bay of Islands, the feeling of isolation at the very tip of New Zealand at Cape Reinga and sand boarding the giant Te Paki dunes. This trip suits children from the age of about 8 years.

For families we make the days more flexible, so if some want to turn back halfway on hikes or take it easy, we can make that work. Just keep your guide informed.

This is a sample itinerary of what we can offer for custom groups. If you have the group of four or more we can craft a trip that suits you.

   

Highlights of your experience

  • Loads of family fun with a flexible itinerary
  • Experience camping in the ‘winterless’ north
  • Day hikes and sea kayaking
  • Sand-board the Te Paki sand-dunes
  • Plenty of swimming and snorkelling opportunities
  • Glow-worms, caves and kauri forests

 

To get a better idea how your family adventure holiday will look like read Anne's Far North Blog.

 

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