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New Zealand Northern Trail (Southbound) (16 destinations)

10 days
From Auckland to Wellington
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mission Bay beach
    • Stroll along the waterfront restaurant district
    • Experience Auckland nightlife
    Landmarks
    Mission Bay
  2. Day 2

    Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hot Water Beach
    • Visit Cathedral Cove
    Landmarks
    Hot Water Beach
    Cathedral Cove
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  3. Day 3

    Coromandel Peninsula to Raglan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Fish and chips feast - a true Kiwi experience)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bridal Veil Falls
    • Sunset boat cruise around Raglan Harbour
    • Fish & Chips dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local cafes, shops and galleries
    • Relax on the beach
    • Head out on hiking trails
    Landmarks
    Bridal Veil Falls
    Raglan Harbour
  4. Day 4

    Raglan to Matamata to Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hobbiton Movie Set tour with visit to Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and Green Dragon Inn drink
    • Redwood Forest Canopy Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Waitomo Caves underground tour with walking tour
    • Ruakuri Forest walk through rainforest
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Caves
    Ruakuri Forest
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
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  5. Day 5

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi dinner with haka dance performance)

    Included Activities

    • Pohutu Geyser
    • Hangi dinner with haka dance performance

    Optional Activities

    • Ziplining through ancient forests
    Landmarks
    Pohutu Geyser
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  6. Day 6

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Huka Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Soak at Polynesian Spa
    • Walk through Kuirau Park
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
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  7. Day 7

    Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Tongariro Crossing day hike (19.4 km)
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
    Tongariro National Park
  8. Day 8

    Taupo to Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Head up Mt Victoria for city views
    • Explore restaurants and food scene
    Landmarks
    Mt Victoria
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  9. Day 9

    Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary

    Optional Activities

    • Weta Workshop optional studio tour
    • Visit Te Papa Museum
    Landmarks
    Zealandia
    Weta Workshop
    Te Papa Museum
  10. Day 10

    Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Reviews from other tours by Intrepid Travel

  • Laura
    May 1st, 2026
    We had a fantastic guide, the itinerary was jam packed, an amazing country
  • Bill
    April 18th, 2026
    Truly a great experience and highly recommended. Our tour guide Griff was great. There were absolutely no problems...
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  • Sonja
    April 7th, 2026
    great trip with an excellent tour guide

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    Catherine

    Asked on December 2nd, 2024

    Where to meet in Auckland on 5th December for North Island South Bound tour

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      This tour will meet at the Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham, there will be a 6pm welcome meeting held in the lobby.

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    Jean

    Asked on November 14th, 2024

    How much is for Single traveler for this tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. If you would like to have this added on the additional cost would be AUD$1,115.

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    Karen

    Asked on April 9th, 2022

    I'm booking this trip for my parents, who are fit but in their 70's. I was wondering if I can pay a surcharge/upgrade for their accommodations to be upgraded. And also wondering about the minimum number of people required for this date to not be cancelled.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten May 2022

      All of our tours are already set in a trip style, so that is the style that you book into and there would not be changes to the standard of the accommodation. Often if there is camping guests can upgrade to cabins on site if they are available for a charge to be paid in destination. There is a minumim number of 6 guests to have the tour run.

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    Martha

    Asked on March 21st, 2022

    Would like to know more details on two tours: New Zealand North Island Highlights and New Zealand Northern Trail (Southbound). What is more popular? What is the accommodation like for both tours?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten March 2022

      North Island Highlights is probably the most popular but only marginally. Accommodation for Northern Trail: 9 nights in twin-share 3-4 star accommodation: a mix of hotels, motels, and lodges. North Island Highlights accommodation: Hotel (7 nights), Eco Lodge (2 nights).

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    • For any tour departing before July 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 23rd, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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