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NZ Intro 17 Day

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From Auckland to Queenstown
4.9
11 traveler reviews
  • A stunning aerial view of a lake and surrounding mountains during dawn.
  • Hikers crossing a suspension bridge below a snowy mountain.
  • A group of people walking in a grass field with mountains in the background.
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  • The NZ 17 day tour is the perfect tour to see the best bits of New Zealand and would recommend 100%!

    NZ Intro 17 Day reviewer 1
    Anonymous, traveled in April
    5.0
  • A small stone church with mountains and a lake at sunset.
  • A group of friends enjoying a pool with mountain views.
  • A man in traditional Maori attire performing a haka.
  • A group of four people on a boat with mountainous scenery in the background.
  • Aerial view of a coastal town with hills and mountains in the background.
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INTRO Travel
Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 18
Ages 18-45
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Start point
    Auckland Airport (AKL), Ray Emery Drive, Auckland, Auckland 2022, New Zealand (Arrival Hall)
  2. Day 2

    Auckland to Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Waitomo glowworm caves boat tour
    • Hobbiton film set guided tour
    • Drink at the Green Dragon Inn
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    Hobbiton Movie Set
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  3. Day 3

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Kerosene Creek
    • Wai o Tapu geothermal area visit
    Landmarks
    Kerosene Creek
    Wai o Tapu
  4. Day 4

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mitai Māori village experience

    Optional Activities

    • Zorbing
    • Skyline Luge
    Landmarks
    Mitai Māori Village
  5. Day 5

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Lake Taupo sail
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
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  6. Day 6

    Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls visit

    Optional Activities

    • Skydiving
    • Bungee jumping
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Taupo to Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8

    Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wellington city orientation tour
    • Cable car ride
    • Te Papa Tongarewa Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Te Papa Tongarewa Museum
    Wellington Cable Car
  9. Day 9

    Wellington to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 10

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch city orientation
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
  11. Day 11

    Lake Tekapo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mount John hike
    • Lake Tekapo hot pools
    Landmarks
    Mount John
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  12. Day 12

    Lake Tekapo to Wanaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mount Cook / Aoraki National Park hike
    Landmarks
    Aoraki / Mount Cook
  13. Day 13

    Wanaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kayaking on Lake Wanaka
    • Wanaka Tree visit
    • Mount Iron hike
    Landmarks
    Lake Wanaka
    Wanaka Tree
    Mount Iron
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  14. Day 14

    Wanaka to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Queenstown city orientation
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  15. Day 15

    Queenstown to Milford Sound

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound cruise
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
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  16. Day 16

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Queenstown city orientation walk
    • Jet boating on Lake Wakatipu
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
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  17. Day 17

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Number of tours

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18 to 49 years old

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Traveler Moments

  • Two men indoors holding a plate, looking engaged.
  • Group of people posing dramatically by a lake.
  • Two people with a Pembroke frame in a wine-themed room.
  • Group of people in life jackets prepared for rafting.
  • View from a boat showing legs and a coastal view.
  • Rocky lakeshore with mountains and clear sky.
  • Group of people posing in front of a Hobbit house.
  • Waterfall flowing down a cliff in a lush area.

Traveler Reviews

4.9
Overall rating based on 11 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.1
  • Food
    3.6
  • Tour Operator
    4.8

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  • NZ Intro 17 Day reviewer 1
    March 16th, 2025
    5.0
    Amazing tour, with an amazing group leader tommy
    Traveled in February 2025
  • N
    July 3rd, 2024
    4.0
    Great Itinerary and love the option of adding on more adventures options such as the bungee jump. I did find though...
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    • Group of people in life jackets prepared for rafting.
    • Two people with a Pembroke frame in a wine-themed room.
    • Group of people posing dramatically by a lake.
    • Two men indoors holding a plate, looking engaged.
    Traveled in June 2024
  • G
    December 14th, 2023
    5.0
    It was my first time doing a tour like this with other people who I didn’t know. Our leader (Jess) broke the ice real...
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    • View from a boat showing legs and a coastal view.
    • Group of people posing in front of a Hobbit house.
    • Waterfall flowing down a cliff in a lush area.
    • Rocky lakeshore with mountains and clear sky.
    Traveled in November 2023
  • J
    October 4th, 2023
    5.0
    This tour was a great introduction to both the North and South Islands. Our group leader Emily regularly went above...
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    Traveled in September 2023
  • NZ Intro 17 Day reviewer 5
    September 26th, 2023
    5.0
    The tour was absolutely amazing. It was an excellent way to see the highlights of New Zealand. Our tour leader Emily...
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    Traveled in September 2023
  • H
    July 19th, 2023
    5.0
    This trip was jam packed with amazing activities every day had something new and exciting to offer I didn’t want the...
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    Traveled in June 2023
  • N
    July 19th, 2023
    5.0
    We had an amazing experience with one of the funniest, personable and knowledgeable guide that I’ve ever had! Every...
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    Traveled in June 2023
  • A
    June 8th, 2023
    5.0
    Amazing experience definitely recommend to anyone I possibly can - you see so so much of New Zealand without the...
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    Traveled in May 2023
  • S
    April 21st, 2023
    5.0
    Loved it. The South Island is more fun than the north. The tour guide Sean was great although he should have bought...
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    Traveled in April 2023
  • A
    April 21st, 2023
    5.0
    Sean was an amazing group leader who always helped out whenever we needed something and was always the most fun!...
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    Traveled in April 2023

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      Most of our group members are in their 20s and 30s, but we regularly have people in their 40s travel with us who have an incredible time! As long as you have an appetite for adventure and are happy bonding with people of all backgrounds, you'll fit in perfectly.

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