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Ultimate New Zealand (70 destinations)

24 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
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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 6 - 16
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Optional Activities

    • Auckland Sky Tower visit
    • Auckland Sky Tower jump (with harness)
    • Auckland War Memorial Museum visit
    • Explore Auckland CBD at your own pace
    Landmarks
    Auckland Sky Tower
    Auckland War Memorial Museum
  2. Day 2

    Auckland to Tutukaka

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at a local café)

    Included Activities

    • Whangarei Falls visit
    • Matapouri Beach visit
    Landmarks
    Whangarei Falls
    Matapouri Beach
  3. Day 3

    Poor Knights Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Poor Knights Islands full-day cruise
    • Kayaking
    • Cave exploration
    • Snorkelling
    • Swimming
    • Sea mammal spotting
    • Rikoriko Cave visit
    Landmarks
    Poor Knights Islands
    Rikoriko Cave
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Paihia

    Optional Activities

    • Water exploration of coves and beaches
    • Natural rock archway cruise
    • Scuba diving
    • Dolphin watching cruise
    • Skydiving
    Landmarks
    Bay of Islands
  5. Day 5

    Waitangi to Auckland

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Waitangi Treaty Grounds visit
    Landmarks
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
  6. Day 6

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Included Activities

    • Hot Water Beach visit
    • Cathedral Cove visit
    Landmarks
    Hot Water Beach
    Cathedral Cove
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic beach drives along Coromandel Peninsula
    • Kuaotunu ice cream tasting
    • Coromandel Township exploration
    Landmarks
    Kuaotunu
    Coromandel Township
  8. Day 8

    Hobbiton to Rotorua

    Included Activities

    • Karangahake Gorge visit
    • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
    • Rotorua Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
    Landmarks
    Karangahake Gorge
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Rotorua Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
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  9. Day 9

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Dinner (Hangi dinner with haka dance performance)

    Included Activities

    • Rotorua Hangi Dinner & Haka Dance
    • Pohutu Geyser visit

    Optional Activities

    • Ziplining through Rotorua's ancient forests
    • Mud pool exploration
    • Geysers viewing
    • Fluorescent lakes exploration
    Landmarks
    Pohutu Geyser
  10. Day 10

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls visit

    Optional Activities

    • Polynesian Spa visit
    • Kuirau Park walk
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
    Kuirau Park
  11. Day 11

    Taupo

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Taupo sailing
    • Tongariro Crossing hike
    • Local exploration
    Landmarks
    Tongariro National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Taupo to Wellington

    Meals
    Lunch (Kai (food) at local marae)

    Included Activities

    • Morero Marae visit with traditional Powhiri welcome
    • Korero (conversation) with local iwi

    Optional Activities

    • Mt Victoria hike for city views
    • Wellington food scene exploration
    Landmarks
    Morero Marae
    Mt Victoria
  13. Day 13

    Wellington

    Included Activities

    • Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary visit

    Optional Activities

    • Weta Workshop studio tour
    • Te Papa Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Zealandia
    Weta Workshop
    Te Papa Museum
  14. Day 14

    Cook Strait to Kaikoura

    Included Activities

    • Cook Strait ferry crossing
    • Marlborough Sounds scenic drive

    Optional Activities

    • Marlborough wine region winery visits
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Sounds
    Picton Harbour
  15. Day 15

    Kaikoura to Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching boat trip
    • Fur seal colony viewing
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
  16. Day 16

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo to Ohau

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch Cathedral visit

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Tekapo scenic exploration
    • Church of the Good Shepherd visit
    Landmarks
    Christchurch Cathedral
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Mt John Lookout
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Mackenzie Country to Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Kawarau Bridge bungy jumping
    • Bungy jumping observation
    Landmarks
    Kawarau Gorge
    Southern Alps
    Mackenzie Basin
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Shotover River jet boat ride
    • River kayaking
    • Gondola flights
    • 4WD Lord of the Rings adventure
    • Gibbston Valley wine tasting
    • Lake Wakatipu walk
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Gibbston Valley
  19. Day 19

    Queenstown to Arrowtown to Wanaka

    Optional Activities

    • Queenstown morning activities (per leader recommendations)
    • Arrowtown heritage buildings exploration
    • Arrowtown lolly shop visit
    • Lake Wanaka shore relaxation
    • Hiking in Wanaka area
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Lake Wanaka
    Crown Range Mountains
  20. Day 20

    Mou Waho Island to Wanaka

    Included Activities

    • Mou Waho Island cruise with guided nature walk

    Optional Activities

    • That Wanaka Tree viewing and photography
    • Hiking in the region
    • Cycling on local trails
    Landmarks
    Mou Waho Island
    That Wanaka Tree
  21. Day 21

    Franz Josef

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local pub)

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Hawea lookout stop
    • Lake Wanaka lookout stop
    • Off-the-beaten-track scenic photo stops
    Landmarks
    Lake Hawea
  22. Day 22

    Franz Josef

    Included Activities

    • Franz Josef Greenstone pendant carving

    Optional Activities

    • Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk
    • Glacier heli hike
    • Heli experience with snow landing
    • Glacier lake kayaking
    • Local hot springs relaxation
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Mount Cook
  23. Day 23

    Greymouth to Christchurch

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine train journey

    Optional Activities

    • National Kiwi Centre visit
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Pass
    Waimakariri River
  24. Day 24

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    April 7th, 2026
    5.0
    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.
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    February 27th, 2026
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    Asked on September 17th, 2025

    Is the transport for this tour in a full sized coach/bus or other vehicle?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      For this tour, transport will be a mix of private vehicle, train, ferry, and boat.

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    Asked on September 17th, 2025

    I am a single traveller. Is there a group where a single 66 year old would best fit into.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      This trip typically sees a wide mix in age ranges and gender splits across the board. Taking a look at some of the departures for next year I would say our 15FEB, 24FEB, & 24MAR departures would be the best fit demographics wise.

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    Is there a possibility of sharing a room to avoid the single supplement? What is the average age of persons usually taking this particular tour?

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      Yes, twin share is an option, single supplement is available for those that don't want to share. The Min age for this trip is 18 years old and the group demographic will vary by departure date.

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