Thrifty Tour Inclusions
Many of the Thrifty Tours included in this brochure provide New Zealand highlights and free inclusions, allowing you, the traveller, to interact and experience activities and attractions truly unique to New Zealand. Some of these fantastic inclusions are listed below:
Hole in the Rock/Dolphin Cruise, Bay of Islands - Board "Dolphin Seeker" to experience the thrill of seeing dolphins in the wild while cruising the beautiful Bay Of Islands. Designed for nature lovers, this adventure begins when you step onboard our luxury "Dolphin Seeker" catamaran. After cast-off we take a short cruise across the bay to pick up passengers from historic Russell, before heading out in to the clear waters of the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Cape Reinga Day Trip, Bay of Islands - Take a trip to Cape Reinga Lighthouse via 90 Mile Beach. Enjoy boogie boarding down giant sand dunes and visit the Kauri Forest and a variety of scenic stops.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Waitomo - World renowned and a magnet for both local and overseas visitors, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves occupy a high placing in almost everyones New Zealand vacation wish-list. Over your 45 minute guided tour, you'll take in the spectacular Glowworm Cave with its majestic and ornate cave decorations. Your visit concludes with a brief, yet remarkably moving, boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto.
Te Puia, Rotorua - Te Puia, New Zealand’s leading cultural tourism attraction incorporating the New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute and Te Whakarewarewa thermal reserve. For local Maori, the Whakarewarewa Valley is more than a natural wonder. According to tribal history, this was the place where the Goddesses of fire, Te Pupu and Te Hoata, emerged from the earth’s core, inhaling and exhaling, creating the geysers, hot springs and mud pools.
Agrodome Farm Show, Rotorua - The world-famous and live Sheep Show at the Agrodome is an exciting and informative insight into agriculture in New Zealand. See 19 sheep breeds walk the stage, Sheep shearing, Sheepdog demonstrations, Opportunity to hand-milk a cow on stage, lamb feeding and an exciting sheep auction. Audience participation is a major part of the show.
Rainbow Springs, Rotorua - Breathe deeply, and take in the native bush, ferns, trees and plants that grow and flower all around you as you wander through the tree lined pathways at Rainbow Springs Nature Park in Rotorua. Enjoy the tranquillity of the crystal clear mineral water that flows tirelessly from the subterranean springs throughout the park. Marvel at the silent grace of the magnificent specimens of Rainbow, Brown and Tiger trout and feed them as they cruise the fern-fringed pools.
Te Papa, Wellington - Te Papa is New Zealand's bold and innovative national museum and a recognised world leader in interactive and visitor-focused museum experiences. New Zealand's geology and natural environment and the stories of New Zealand's indigenous people, the Māori, are celebrated in Te Papa's permanent exhibitions, while Te Papa's Marae is a vibrant contemporary meeting house and a living communal centre, unique in a museum.
Milford Sound Cruise, Milford Sound - Grand, brooding, serene and wild, Milford Sound draws visitors from all over the globe to cruise its length – and marvel. Luxuriant rain forest clings to sheer rock walls and waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres to the sea below.
Taieri Gorge Train, Dunedin - The Taieri Gorge Limited train is Dunedin's prestige tourist train operating from the historic Railway Station. Departing daily it takes you on a journey through the rugged and spectacular Taieri River Gorge, across wrought iron viaducts and through tunnels carved by hand more than 100 years ago.With full commentary, photographic stops, comfortable heating in winter and on board refreshments the train offers year round, all-weather entertainment.
Skyline Gondola, Queenstown - Reputed to be the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere, the gondola carries visitors high above Queenstown to the Skyline complex located on Bob's Peak. Situated an easy five minute walk from central Queenstown, the gondola is an all weather tourist attraction in its own right. Sit back and relax as the views from the gondola unfold while you journey to the Skyline complex.
