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Ultimate New Zealand

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From Auckland to Christchurch
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Auckland

    Optional Activities

    • Sky Tower visit
    • Sky Tower SkyJump (jump off with harness)
    • Auckland War Memorial Museum visit
    • CBD exploration and lunch
    Landmarks
    Sky Tower
    Auckland War Memorial Museum
  2. Day 2

    Auckland to Tutukaka

    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 to Paihia

    Poor Knights Islands to Paihia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Paihia

    Paihia

    Optional Activities

    • Water exploration and cove kayaking
    • Beach exploration
    • Natural rock archway cruise
    • Scuba diving
    • Dolphin spotting cruise
    • Skydiving
  5. Day 5

    Waitangi to Auckland

    Waitangi to Auckland
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

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

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Included Activities

    • Hot Water Beach visit
    • Cathedral Cove visit

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Water Beach natural hot tub experience
    Landmarks
    Hot Water Beach
    Cathedral Cove
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  7. Day 7

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Optional Activities

    • Kuaotunu ice cream visit
    • Coromandel Township visit
    • Local restaurant dinner
    Landmarks
    Kuaotunu
    Coromandel Township
  8. Day 8

    Hobbiton to Rotorua

    Hobbiton to Rotorua

    Included Activities

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

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Dinner (Hangi dinner with haka dance performance)

    Included Activities

    • Rotorua natural wonders exploration
    • Rotorua Pohutu Geyser visit
    • Rotorua Hangi Dinner & Haka Dance

    Optional Activities

    • Ziplining through ancient forests
    • Mud pools exploration
    • Fluorescent lakes visit
    Landmarks
    Pohutu Geyser
  10. Day 10

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Included Activities

    • Taupo Huka Falls visit

    Optional Activities

    • Polynesian Spa visit
    • Kuirau Park walk
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Taupo

    Taupo

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Taupo sailing
    • Tongariro Crossing hike
    • Local hiking and exploration
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
  12. Day 12

    Taupo to Wellington

    Taupo to Wellington
    Meals
    Lunch (Kai (food) at Morero marae)

    Optional Activities

    • Morero Marae visit with Powhiri welcome
    • Mt Victoria visit
    • Wellington city exploration
    • Food scene exploration
    Landmarks
    Mt Victoria
  13. Day 13

    Wellington

    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

    Wellington to Kaikoura

    Wellington to Kaikoura

    Optional Activities

    • Marlborough wine region winery visits and tastings
    • Crayfish dinner
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Sounds
    Picton Harbour
  15. Day 15

    Kaikoura to Christchurch

    Kaikoura to Christchurch

    Optional Activities

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

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo to Ohau

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo to Ohau

    Optional Activities

    • Christchurch Cathedral visit
    • Christchurch city exploration
    • Lake Tekapo sightseeing
    Landmarks
    Christchurch Cathedral
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
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  17. Day 17

    Mackenzie Country to Queenstown

    Mackenzie Country to Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Kawarau Gorge bungy jumping
    Landmarks
    Kawarau Gorge
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  18. Day 18

    Queenstown

    Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boat ride on river
    • River kayaking
    • Gondola ride
    • 4WD adventure through Lord of the Rings locations
    • Gibbston Valley wine tasting
    • Lake Wakatipu walk
    • Local dining and restaurants
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Gibbston Valley
  19. Day 19

    Queenstown to Arrowtown to Wanaka

    Queenstown to Arrowtown to Wanaka

    Optional Activities

    • Arrowtown heritage building exploration
    • Arrowtown tree-lined high street walk
    • Arrowtown lolly shop visit
    • Wanaka hike
    • Wanaka lakeside relaxation
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Lake Wanaka
  20. Day 20

    Mou Waho Island to Wanaka

    Mou Waho Island to Wanaka

    Included Activities

    • Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk

    Optional Activities

    • That Wanaka Tree visit and photography
    • Regional hiking routes
    • Bike trail cycling
    Landmarks
    Mou Waho Island
    That Wanaka Tree
  21. Day 21

    Franz Josef

    Franz Josef

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Hawea or Lake Wanaka lookout visit
    • Off-the-beaten-track photo stops
    • Cosy pub dinner
    Landmarks
    Lake Hawea
    Lake Wanaka
  22. Day 22

    Franz Josef

    Franz Josef

    Included Activities

    • Franz Josef Greenstone Pendant Carving

    Optional Activities

    • Glacier heli-hike
    • Local hot springs relaxation
    • Glacial lake kayaking
    • Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Mt Cook
  23. Day 23

    West Coast to Greymouth to Christchurch

    West Coast to Greymouth to Christchurch

    Included Activities

    • Greymouth Tranz Alpine Train Journey

    Optional Activities

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

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Christchurch city exploration

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Reviews from other tours by Intrepid Travel

  • Laura4.0•May 2026
    We had a fantastic guide, the itinerary was jam packed, an amazing country
  • Bill5.0•April 2026
    Truly a great experience and highly recommended. Our tour guide Griff was great. There were absolutely no problems...
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  • Sonja5.0•April 2026
    great trip with an excellent tour guide

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      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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