53 Days

January - March

18+ Academic Credits

Come join us on the original Pacific Challenge program. An amazing opportunity to experience vibrant cultures and a multitude of adventure activities while travelling throughout New Zealand and Australia during ideal "summer down-under" conditions… discover the magic of Middle Earth!

Highlights

classic: week 1

  • White Water Rafting
  • Caving
  • Marae
  • Hot Springs
  • Hiking
  • Rappelling

  • Week 1
  • Week 2
  • Week 3
  • Week 4
  • Week 5
  • Week 6
  • Week 7
  • Week 8
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White Water Rafting/kautina river

Plunge into white water rafting fun on the Kaituna River. The Kaituna River has some of the best rafting in all of New Zealand.

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Caving/waitomo

Descend down into black water rafting, an underground journey amidst waterfalls and caverns.

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Marae/waitomo

Get a full dose of Maori culture as you stay at a Marae, at night enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi (earth cooked meal).

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Hot Springs/taupo

On the shore of beautiful Lake Taupo and the surrounding geothermal area are great places to enjoy natural hot springs.

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Hiking/tongariro national park

Spend the day hiking through diverse volcanic topography, in the shadow of Mt. Doom (Mt. Ngauruhoe) from ‘Lord of the Rings.’

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Rappelling/waitomo

Feeling a bit adventurous? Rappel into a dramatic limestone gorge. Another popular choice in Waitomo is horse back riding.