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New Zealand Uncovered (Northbound) (60 destinations)

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From Christchurch to Auckland
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Christchurch Botanic Gardens
    • Visit Canterbury Museum
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch - Lake Tekapo - Ohau

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Christchurch Cathedral and rebuild sites
    • Mt John Lookout at Lake Tekapo
    Landmarks
    Christchurch Cathedral
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Lake Tekapo
  3. Day 3

    Mackenzie Country - Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping at Kawarau Gorge
    Landmarks
    Kawarau Gorge
    Mackenzie Basin
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  4. Day 4

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boat on river
    • River kayaking
    • Gondola ride above town
    • 4WD adventure through Lord of the Rings locations
    • Gibbston Valley wine tasting
    • Walk around Lake Wakatipu
    • Dinner at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Gibbston Valley
  5. Day 5

    Queenstown - Arrowtown - Wanaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Morning activities in Queenstown
    • Walk along Arrowtown high street
    • Visit old-school lolly shop in Arrowtown
    • Afternoon hike from Wanaka
    • Relax on shores of Lake Wanaka
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Crown Range Mountains
    Lake Wanaka
  6. Day 6

    Wanaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk

    Optional Activities

    • View #thatwanakatree
    • Hiking routes in the region
    • Bike hire and cycling trails
    Landmarks
    Mou Waho Island
    That Wanaka Tree
  7. Day 7

    Wanaka - Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at local pubs
    Landmarks
    Lake Hawea
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Greenstone Pendant Carving with cultural education

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter glacier hike
    • Local hot springs
    • Kayaking on glacial lake
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Mt Cook
  9. Day 9

    West Coast - Greymouth - Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine Train Journey from Greymouth to Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • National Kiwi Centre visit
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Pass
  10. Day 10

    Kaikoura

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching boat trip
    • Crayfish dinner
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Marlborough Sounds - Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Winery visits in Marlborough
    • Visit local brewery or restaurant
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Sounds
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  12. Day 12

    Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary visit
    • Orientation tour of Wellington

    Optional Activities

    • Weta Workshop studio tour
    • Te Papa Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Zealandia
    Wellington Botanic Gardens
    Parliament Building Wellington
    Weta Workshop
    Te Papa Museum
  13. Day 13

    Wellington - Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls visit

    Optional Activities

    • Marae visit and korero with local iwi
    Landmarks
    Tongariro National Park
    Lake Taupo
    Huka Falls
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  14. Day 14

    Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Sailing on Lake Taupo
    • Tongariro Crossing day hike
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
    Tongariro Crossing
  15. Day 15

    Taupo - Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Redwood Forest Canopy Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Waimangu Volcanic Valley exploration
    • Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest hike
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Waimangu Volcanic Valley
    Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest
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  16. Day 16

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi dinner with haka performance)

    Included Activities

    • Pohutu Geyser visit
    • Hangi Dinner & Haka Dance performance

    Optional Activities

    • Ziplining through Rotorua's ancient forests
    Landmarks
    Pohutu Geyser
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Green Dragon Inn visit
    • Cathedral Cove visit
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Cathedral Cove
  18. Day 18

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hot Water Beach and dig natural hot tub
    • Ice cream in Kuaotunu
    • Explore Coromandel Township
    • Local restaurant dinner
    Landmarks
    Hot Water Beach
    Kuaotunu
    Coromandel Township
  19. Day 19

    Coromandel Peninsula - Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with fellow travelers
  20. Day 20

    Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    April 13th, 2025
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    Outstanding overview of the entire country. Liked that we stayed most places for 2 nights rather than changing...
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  • New Zealand Uncovered (Northbound) (60 destinations) reviewer 2
    February 26th, 2025
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    This tour was run by Haka Tours. There were several things that didn't go according to the itinerary: stay in Ohau...
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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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    February 4th, 2024
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    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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    Asked on September 17th, 2025

    Is transport provided on a full sized coach (bus) or other vehicle for the 20 day NZ Uncovered tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten 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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      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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