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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Auckland

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

    Waitomo - Hobbiton - Rotorua

    Waitomo - Hobbiton - 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
    Green Dragon Inn
  4. Day 3

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Kerosene Creek natural hot spring
    • Wai o Tapu geothermal park
    Landmarks
    Kerosene Creek
    Wai o Tapu
  5. Day 4

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mitai Māori village cultural experience

    Optional Activities

    • Zorbing
    • Skyline luge
    • Lake Taupō sail on electric yacht
    Landmarks
    Mitai Māori Village
  6. Day 5

    Taupo

    Taupo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lake Taupo sail
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
  7. Day 6

    Taupo

    Taupo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls visit

    Optional Activities

    • Skydiving
    • Bungee jumping
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
  8. Day 7

    Taupo to Wellington

    Taupo to Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Wellington cafes
    • Dine at Wellington restaurants
    Landmarks
    Wellington
  9. Day 8

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wellington city orientation tour
    • Wellington cable car ride
    • Te Papa Tongarewa Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Night out on the town with group
    Landmarks
    Wellington Cable Car
    Te Papa Tongarewa Museum
  10. Day 9

    North Island to Christchurch

    North Island to Christchurch

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch city orientation

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christchurch during free time
    Landmarks
    Christchurch
  11. Day 10

    Christchurch - Lake Tekapo

    Christchurch - Lake Tekapo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch city orientation
    Landmarks
    Christchurch
    Lake Tekapo
  12. Day 11

    Lake Tekapo

    Lake Tekapo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Lake Tekapo - Wanaka

    Lake Tekapo - Wanaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park hiking and views
    Landmarks
    Aoraki/Mount Cook
  14. Day 13

    Wanaka

    Wanaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Wanaka to Queenstown

    Wanaka to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Queenstown city orientation
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
  16. Day 15

    Queenstown to Milford Sound

    Queenstown to Milford Sound
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound cruise
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
  17. Day 16

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Landmarks
    Queenstown

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  • 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.

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  • Anya5.0•April 2026
    Had an incredible time with Sean on the 17 day intro to NZ. The trip was so well organised, with loads of extra...
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    Hello Anya, So good to hear how much you got out of your time in New Zealand. It sounds like the mix of experiences really hit the mark. Sean will appreciate the shoutout, especially knowing his advice and support helped beyond the tour itself. Kind Regards, The INTRO Travel Team
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    Alberte5.0•March 2025
    Amazing tour, with an amazing group leader tommy
    Traveled in February 2025
  • NiaMckinlayBest4.0•July 2024
    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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    • Two people with a Pembroke frame in a wine-themed room.
    • Group of people posing dramatically by a lake.
    • Group of people in life jackets prepared for rafting.
    • Two men indoors holding a plate, looking engaged.
    Traveled in June 2024
  • George5.0•December 2023
    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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    • Waterfall flowing down a cliff in a lush area.
    • Group of people posing in front of a Hobbit house.
    • View from a boat showing legs and a coastal view.
    • Rocky lakeshore with mountains and clear sky.
    Traveled in November 2023
  • Jamie5.0•October 2023
    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
  • Lotte
    Lotte5.0•September 2023
    Led by Will
    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
  • Harriet5.0•July 2023
    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
  • Noam5.0•July 2023
    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
  • Alex5.0•June 2023
    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
  • sjoerd5.0•April 2023
    Led by Sean
    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

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