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

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

How much is for Single traveler for this tour?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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).

New Zealand Northern Trail (Southbound) (16 destinations)

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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Auckland
Optional Activities
- Explore Mission Bay beach
- Stroll along the waterfront restaurant district
- Experience Auckland nightlife
Landmarks
Mission Bay
Day 2
Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hot Water Beach
- Visit Cathedral Cove
Landmarks
Hot Water Beach
Cathedral Cove
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
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
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
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
Day 7
Taupo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tongariro Crossing day hike (19.4 km)
Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Tongariro National Park
Day 8
Taupo to Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Head up Mt Victoria for city views
- Explore restaurants and food scene
Landmarks
Mt Victoria
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
Day 10
Wellington
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Mission Bay

Landmarks
Hot Water Beach
Cathedral Cove

Landmarks
Bridal Veil Falls
Raglan Harbour

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Ruakuri Forest
Hobbiton Movie Set
Redwood Forest Canopy Walk

Landmarks
Pohutu Geyser

Landmarks
Huka Falls
Lake Taupo

Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Tongariro National Park

Landmarks
Mt Victoria

Landmarks
Zealandia
Weta Workshop
Te Papa Museum

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Number of tours

890

Age Range

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Sonja
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great trip with an excellent tour guide
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March 27th, 2026
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Very good. Had a wonderful guide Duli, who listen to us and paid attention to all of our needs.
Trevor
February 27th, 2026
4.0
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Catherine
Asked on December 2nd, 2024
Where to meet in Auckland on 5th December for North Island South Bound tour
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written 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?
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written 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.
Accommodation
Age Range
Group size
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written 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.
M
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?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written 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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$3,960

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US $3,168 per person

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Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

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Best price guarantee Learn More

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New Zealand Northern Trail (Southbound) (16 destinations)

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Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

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