5 Stars (379 reviews)
This was my 2nd trip with Active Adventures. The 1st one with AA was outstanding so booked another and this one was just as great! We had great guides in Braden and Katie who were very accommodating in so many ways, very knowledgeable of the areas on the North Island and always prepared. Many times, they went above and beyond to make our tour as great as it could be, not to mention providing us with some outstanding meals! Loved the variety of activities on this tour with sand boarding, mountain biking and black water caving a first. Such a fun trip with a great group of fellow travelers.
Ultimate North Island Adventure, March 2024
Deborah
5 Stars (379 reviews)
A really nice overview of the north island is included in this adventure. You will learn about the ancient Maori culture and how it is being kept alive for future generations. There is a lot of traveling with a safe driver who is also one of the guides. There is a choice of activities to participate in. Overnight accommodations are comfortable and there is plenty of food and snacks.
Ultimate North Island Adventure, March 2024
Karen
5 Stars (379 reviews)
We had an amazing trip around the North Island with Active Adventures. We have now done the South Island Ultimate Adventure and the North Island Ultimate Adventure and both were equally fantastic. Our guides Braden and Katie were just great. The variety of activities along with really meaningful Maori experiences made the trip more than we expected. Thank you Active Adventures for giving us another trip of a lifetime!!
Ultimate North Island Adventure, February 2024
Nancy
4 Stars (379 reviews)
We booked this excursion wanting to see and hike this extraordinary country which it did. However the range of activities we engaged in, snorkelling, mountain biking, Sandboarding, tube rafting added an exciting dimension and perspective by actually experiencing what NZ has to offer. Accommodations were excellent and above expectation; snacks, and sunscreen always available. Definitely recommend!
Ultimate North Island Adventure, February 2024
Ronald
5 Stars (379 reviews)
My ultimate north island trip was outstanding. The trip was extensive, well thought through and as promised 'Active'. A good trip was made exceptional by the contribution of our guides Luke and Noah. Thier knowledge, insight, attention to detail and helpfulness could not have been better.
Ultimate North Island Adventure, February 2024
Keith
5 Stars (379 reviews)
Our North Island trip was adventurous, fun, so interesting. The places we stayed were all lovely with some beautiful ocean views. The food was excellent, always fresh and healthy. What I loved is that many of our hikes and side trips were just off the beaten and path and so we weren't surrounded by loads of people. We could of never been able or organize the kind of itinerary that Active Adventured planned, going from one activity or place to another. Where to stop for bathrooms, coffee places.
Probably the guiding was one of the highlights. Very informative, knowledgable, accommodating, personable and lots of fun.
They were local and could really share the cultural influences in New Zealand.
Ultimate North Island Adventure, February 2024
Phillis
5 Stars (379 reviews)
We spent a month in New Zealand with Active Adventures, North Island first for 10 days with a small group and guides Katie and Braden; between fun things like sand surfing (a blast) and hikes to wonderful spots (Cape Brett) and meals they made from scratch to biking in the Redwoods, and hiking the awesome Tongariro crossing, it was all we'd hoped for. The Cultural Māori experience was unexpected and very rewarding
Ultimate North Island Adventure, February 2024
Randy
5 Stars (379 reviews)
I've been impressed with the customer service at Active Adventures from the very beginning- from the basics of setting up a trip to the crazy
tour shifting in March 2020 to changing our 2023 trip to 2024. And our just completed Ultimate North Island Adventure continued to surpass all
that. Our guides, Braden and Katie, were exceptional in every way, going the extra mile to make our trip special and accommodating the varying abilities and desires of the group. There was always a good alternative if you weren't up to the main activity, and their "home town" knowledge added a special personal touch to the tour. They looked out for me and my bum knee, always making sure that things were OK, and finding ways of making it work. And I won't even start on the wonderful food- absolutely amazing, especially the guide prepared spreads with all the NZ specialties! The highest kudos and deepest thanks for their tireless efforts.
Ultimate North Island Adventure, February 2024
Barbara