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

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New Zealand Uncovered (Northbound)

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From Christchurch to Auckland

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Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Visit Canterbury Museum
Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Canterbury Museum
Day 2
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo - Ohau
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo - Ohau
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Christchurch including Christchurch Cathedral
- Visit Lake Tekapo
Optional Activities
- Photography at Lake Tekapo
Landmarks
Christchurch Cathedral
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Day 3
Lake Ohau - Queenstown
Lake Ohau - Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kawarau Gorge
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping at Kawarau Gorge
Landmarks
Kawarau Gorge
Mackenzie Basin
Southern Alps
Day 4
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jet boating on the river
- River kayaking
- Gondola ride over Queenstown
- 4WD adventure through Lord of the Rings landscapes
- Wine tasting at Gibbston Valley
- Walk around Lake Wakatipu
- Dine at Fergburger restaurant
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Gibbston Valley
Day 5
Queenstown to Wanaka
Queenstown to Wanaka
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Crown Range Mountains
- Visit Arrowtown
Optional Activities
- Hiking around Wanaka
- Relaxing 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
- Visit #thatwanakatree
- Hiking routes in the region
- Bike hire and cycling trails
Landmarks
Mou Waho Island
Arethusa Pool
Lake Wanaka
Day 7
Wanaka to Franz Josef
Wanaka to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Franz Josef with scenic stops
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local pub in Franz Josef
Landmarks
Lake Hawea
Lake Wanaka
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 8
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Franz Josef - Greenstone Pendant Carving
Optional Activities
- Helicopter glacier hike
- Soak in local hot springs
- Kayaking on glacial lake
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Mount Cook
Day 9
Franz Josef to Christchurch
Franz Josef to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Greymouth - Tranz Alpine Train Journey
Optional Activities
- Visit National Kiwi Centre
Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Waimakariri River
National Kiwi Centre
Day 10
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Kaikoura
Optional Activities
- Whale watching boat trip
- Crayfish dinner
Landmarks
Kaikoura
Day 11
Kaikoura to Wellington
Kaikoura to Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Marlborough wineries
- Ferry crossing through Marlborough Sounds
Optional Activities
- Brewery visit in Wellington
- Dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks
Marlborough Sounds
Cook Strait
Day 12
Wellington
Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wellington - Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
- Orientation tour with leader
Optional Activities
- Weta Workshop tour
- Te Papa Museum visit
Landmarks
Zealandia
Wellington Botanic Gardens
Parliament Building
Weta Workshop
Te Papa Museum
Day 13
Wellington to Taupo
Wellington to Taupo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Morero marae and korero with local iwi
- Drive to Taupo with views over Tongariro National Park
Landmarks
Tongariro National Park
Lake Taupo
Morero marae
Taumaranui
Day 14
Taupo
Taupo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sailing on Lake Taupo
- Tongariro Crossing day hike
Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Tongariro Crossing
Day 15
Taupo to Rotorua
Taupo to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Taupo - Huka Falls
- Rotorua - Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
Optional Activities
- Explore Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Hike Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest
Day 16
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi dinner and haka performance)
Included Activities
- Rotorua - Pohutu Geyser
- Rotorua - Hangi Dinner & Haka Dance
Optional Activities
- Zipline through ancient forests
Landmarks
Pohutu Geyser
Day 17
Matamata to Coromandel Peninsula
Matamata to Coromandel Peninsula
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rotorua - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Coromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove
Landmarks
Hobbiton
Cathedral Cove
Mercury Bay
Day 18
Coromandel Peninsula
Coromandel Peninsula
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coromandel Peninsula - Hot Water Beach
- Orientation tour of Coromandel Peninsula
Optional Activities
- Visit Kuaotunu for ice cream
- Explore Coromandel Township
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Hot Water Beach
Kuaotunu
Coromandel Township
Day 19
Coromandel Peninsula to Auckland
Coromandel Peninsula to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Auckland along the coastline
Optional Activities
- Dinner with fellow travellers
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
Mackenzie Basin
Southern Alps

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Gibbston Valley

Landmarks
Arrowtown
Crown Range Mountains
Lake Wanaka

Landmarks
Mou Waho Island
Arethusa Pool
Lake Wanaka

Landmarks
Lake Hawea
Lake Wanaka
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Mount Cook

Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Waimakariri River
National Kiwi Centre

Landmarks
Kaikoura

Landmarks
Marlborough Sounds
Cook Strait

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

Landmarks
Tongariro National Park
Lake Taupo
Morero marae
Taumaranui

Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Tongariro Crossing

Landmarks
Huka Falls
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest

Landmarks
Pohutu Geyser

Landmarks
Hobbiton
Cathedral Cove
Mercury Bay

Landmarks
Hot Water Beach
Kuaotunu
Coromandel Township

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4.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
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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
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
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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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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