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New Zealand Uncovered (Northbound)

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From Christchurch to Auckland

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Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 12 - 16
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Visit Canterbury Museum
Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Canterbury Museum
Day 2
Christchurch - Lake Tekapo - Ohau
Christchurch - Lake Tekapo - Ohau
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Christchurch earthquake recovery sites including Christchurch Cathedral
Landmarks
Christchurch Cathedral
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Day 3
Mackenzie Country - Queenstown
Mackenzie Country - Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bungy jump off the Kawarau Bridge suspension bridge
Landmarks
Kawarau Gorge
Southern Alps
Day 4
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jet boat adventure on river
- River kayaking
- Gondola flight above Queenstown
- 4WD adventure through Lord of the Rings landscapes
- Wine tasting in Gibbston Valley
- Walk around Lake Wakatipu
- Dine at Fergburger restaurant
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Gibbston Valley
Day 5
Queenstown - Arrowtown - Wanaka
Queenstown - Arrowtown - Wanaka
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk through Arrowtown heritage buildings and shops
- Hike near Wanaka
- Relax on the shores of Lake Wanaka
Landmarks
Arrowtown
Crown Range Mountains
Lake Wanaka
Day 6
Wanaka
Wanaka
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk
Optional Activities
- Photograph #thatwanakatree
- Hiking routes in Wanaka region
- Bicycle and cycling trails
Landmarks
Mou Waho Island
Arethusa Pool
Day 7
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local pub in Franz Josef
Landmarks
Lake Hawea
Lake Wanaka
Day 8
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Franz Josef - Greenstone Pendant Carving
Optional Activities
- Helicopter drop-off for glacier hike
- Local hot springs experience
- Kayaking on glacial lake
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Mt Cook
Day 9
West Coast - Greymouth - Christchurch
West Coast - Greymouth - Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Greymouth - Tranz Alpine Train Journey
Optional Activities
- Visit National Kiwi Centre
Landmarks
National Kiwi Centre
Arthur's Pass
Waimakariri River
Day 10
Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Whale watching boat trip
Landmarks
Kaikoura
Day 11
Marlborough Sounds - Wellington
Marlborough Sounds - Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Winery visits in Marlborough
- Brewery visit and dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks
Marlborough Sounds
Cook Strait
Day 12
Wellington
Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wellington - Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Weta Workshop optional studio tour
- Visit Te Papa Museum
- Orientation tour with leader covering bays, central Wellington, Botanic Gardens, Parliament Building
Landmarks
Zealandia
Weta Workshop
Te Papa Museum
Wellington Botanic Gardens
Parliament Building
Day 13
Taupo
Taupo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Taupo - Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Visit Morero marae and meet local iwi
Landmarks
Tongariro National Park
Lake Taupo
Huka Falls
Day 14
Taupo
Taupo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sailing on Lake Taupo
- Tongariro Crossing day hike
Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Tongariro Crossing
Day 15
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rotorua - Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
Optional Activities
- Explore Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Hike through Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest
Day 16
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi dinner with haka performance)
Included Activities
- Rotorua - Pohutu Geyser
- Rotorua - Hangi Dinner & Haka Dance
Optional Activities
- Zipline through ancient Rotorua forests
Landmarks
Pohutu Geyser
Day 17
Matamata - Coromandel Peninsula
Matamata - Coromandel Peninsula
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Drink at the Green Dragon Inn)
Included Activities
- Rotorua - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Coromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove
Landmarks
Hobbiton Movie Set
Cathedral Cove
Mercury Bay
Day 18
Coromandel Peninsula
Coromandel Peninsula
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coromandel Peninsula - Hot Water Beach
Optional Activities
- Dig a hot tub at Hot Water Beach
- Visit Kuaotunu for ice cream
- Explore Coromandel Township
Landmarks
Hot Water Beach
Kuaotunu
Coromandel Township
Day 19
Coromandel Peninsula - Auckland
Coromandel Peninsula - Auckland
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time in Coromandel morning
- Dinner with fellow travelers in Auckland
Day 20
Auckland
Auckland
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Canterbury Museum

Landmarks
Christchurch Cathedral
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd

Landmarks
Kawarau Gorge
Southern Alps

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Gibbston Valley

Landmarks
Arrowtown
Crown Range Mountains
Lake Wanaka

Landmarks
Mou Waho Island
Arethusa Pool

Landmarks
Lake Hawea
Lake Wanaka

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Mt Cook

Landmarks
National Kiwi Centre
Arthur's Pass
Waimakariri River

Landmarks
Kaikoura

Landmarks
Marlborough Sounds
Cook Strait

Landmarks
Zealandia
Weta Workshop
Te Papa Museum
Wellington Botanic Gardens
Parliament Building

Landmarks
Tongariro National Park
Lake Taupo
Huka Falls

Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Tongariro Crossing

Landmarks
Huka Falls
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest

Landmarks
Pohutu Geyser

Landmarks
Hobbiton Movie Set
Cathedral Cove
Mercury Bay

Landmarks
Hot Water Beach
Kuaotunu
Coromandel Township

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4.7

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
5.0
Guide
4.7
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.5

Tim5.0•April 2025
Outstanding overview of the entire country. Liked that we stayed most places for 2 nights rather than changing...
Outstanding overview of the entire country. Liked that we stayed most places for 2 nights rather than changing accommodations every night. Provided numerous activities at all locations although some were a bit spendy especially those that included flying i.e. Heli Hikes on Franz Josef Glacier. Hobbiton was a highlight as was Queenstown's 4WD LOTR locations tour. Our guide was well versed on history and Māori culture and shared great insights on both during the travel time we had on the bus. Bus was comfortable and provided great views of the amazing landscape. Well-paced for the number of days included.Show more
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Mary4.0•February 2025
This tour was run by Haka Tours. There were several things that didn't go according to the itinerary: stay in Ohau...
This tour was run by Haka Tours. There were several things that didn't go according to the itinerary: stay in Ohau was changed to Lake Tekapo, stay in Raglan was changed to Waitomo (which added 1.5hrs drive in the opposite direction). These were without any advance notice from Intrepid/Haka and no explanation given. We lost the morning free time in Raglan as a result & ended up on the road extra long. The published itinerary is too optimistic and in reality, driving time is much longer (half of the trip is spent on the road). This means much less free time than listed -- for example, forget about having morning free time in the towns because we had to get on the road early. Since shops close by 5-6pm, by the time we check in and have free time, the shops were closing. The 20 day tour ended up with different tour guides for the first & second half - one who was hired last minute & hadn't done the tour in this direction before, hadn't read the itinerary descriptions & didn't know about the listed optional activities. The 2nd guide was much more organized but then mis-managed the time and we ended up completely missing one of the scheduled activities which had to be moved to the next day. Not just the tour guides but the tour company made mistakes too. For example, the new people joining the 2nd half of the tour weren't even told when to meet up or were given wrong information. And the ferry crossing only had reservation for the tour bus but not the trailer. You'd expect an experienced company not to be missing these kinds of details. Most of the accommodations were motel quality and decent but a couple were really bad though like very dated, or lumpy carpet, or next to noisy highway. A couple of the breakfasts included were too simple - one was vegan with no hot food, and another looked like a kid's meal (fruit cup, yogurt, museli, toast). Most of the activities are optional which means the cost is much higher if you want to do highlights included in other tours like Milford Sound. As for booking optional activities, the FAQ says to contact them to book in advance but the reply received was to book with the guide after the tour starts. However, certain popoular excursions get booked up so some people missed out because of this. There's also discrepancy between the tour description on the Haka Tours site vs Intrepid (I compared them day-by-day) -- go with the Haka one as more accurate.Show more
Traveled in January 2025
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Hello Mary, Thank you for posting a review and for bring this to our attention. Our Customer Care Team will be reaching out to you, to discuss your experience.
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Stephanie5.0•February 2024
I thought this your was amazing! I saw so many things-both things I knew I wanted to see and things I never would...
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Is transport provided on a full sized coach (bus) or other vehicle for the 20 day NZ Uncovered tour?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  Majority of the transportation will be done in a private vehicle. The maximum group size for these trips is 16 people so we would typically get 2 sprinter vans or mini buses to transport the group and luggage more comfortably.
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Is there still space on this start date for a single female client looking to book her own room and pay single supplement?
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  We are 56 days or fewer to departure we would need to authorize for full payment while we send the request over to our team in destination to confirm. The request process can take up to 3-4 business days before we receive a response and if they are able to confirm you, you will be charged the full amount and any changes or cancellations will result in our regular terms and conditions being applied.

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