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A private room option is available for solo travellers who prefer to have their own room throughout the trip. The cost for the private room supplement would be USD 2,845.00 per person.

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Laundry services will be available at most of the hotels you can also do a quick wash in the sink on days where we will be staying for more than 1 night.

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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Auckland
Auckland
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at local bistro
Optional Activities
- Interactive All Blacks experience
Day 2
Auckland to Waiheke Island
Auckland to Waiheke Island
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on Waiheke Island)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Waiheke Island
- Winery visits with wine tasting
- Lunch on Waiheke Island
Landmarks
Waiheke Island
Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
Auckland to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Waitomo Glow Worm Caves tour
- Hobbiton guided tour
- Drink at the Green Dragon Inn
Landmarks
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
Ruakuri Cave
Hobbiton Movie Set
Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Dinner (Three-course feast at Te Pā Tū Maori Village)
Included Activities
- Te Pā Tū Maori Village visit with local guide
- Hangi dinner at Te Pā Tū
Optional Activities
- Polynesian Spa - from NZD40
- Redwoods Treetop Walkway - NZD39
Landmarks
Te Pā Tū
Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Treetop Walkway
Day 5
Rotorua to Taupo
Rotorua to Taupo
Included Activities
- Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland visit
Optional Activities
- Lake Taupo Sailing Adventure - NZD69
Landmarks
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
Lake Taupo
Day 6
Taupo to Ohakune
Taupo to Ohakune
Included Activities
- Tongariro National Park scenic walk to Taranaki Falls
Landmarks
Tongariro National Park
Taranaki Falls
Mount Ruapehu
Day 7
Ohakune to Wellington
Ohakune to Wellington
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at waterfront restaurant)
Included Activities
- Evening cruise around Wellington Harbour
- Dinner at waterfront restaurant
Landmarks
Wellington Harbour
Day 8
Wellington to Christchurch
Wellington to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing through Marlborough Sounds
Landmarks
Cook Strait
Marlborough Sounds
Picton Harbour
Day 9
Christchurch
Christchurch
Meals
Dinner (Three-course dinner celebrating local producers at a sustainability-focused restaurant)
Included Activities
- Culinary welcome dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Christchurch
Day 10
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Meals
Lunch (Lunch in Moana)
Included Activities
- Christchurch leader-led orientation walk
- Pounamu (Greenstone) studio visit in Greymouth
- Monteith's Brewery tour and tasting
- Lake Brunner nature walk
Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Castle Hill
Lake Brunner
Greymouth
Monteith's Brewery
Paparoa National Park
Punakaiki Beach
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Day 11
Punakaiki to Franz Josef
Punakaiki to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes visit
- Okarito Plant Project restoration activity
Landmarks
Punakaiki Rocks
Punakaiki Blowholes
Okarito
Day 12
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Included Activities
- West Coast Wildlife Centre access
Optional Activities
- Heli-hiking tour - from NZD695
- Kayaking excursion - from NZD145
- Lake Mapourika scenic cruise - NZD120
- Waiho hot tubs - from NZD89
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Lake Mapourika
West Coast Wildlife Centre
Day 13
Franz Josef to Wanaka
Franz Josef to Wanaka
Included Activities
- West Coast Wildlife Centre visit with ranger
Landmarks
West Coast Wildlife Centre
Lake Wanaka
Wanaka Station Park
Day 14
Wanaka
Wanaka
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at Criffel Station with chef-guided foraging and tasting)
Included Activities
- Criffel Station lunch experience
Optional Activities
- Mt Iron hike
Landmarks
Mt Iron
Criffel Station
Lake Wanaka
Day 15
Wanaka to Doubtful Sound
Wanaka to Doubtful Sound
Meals
Dinner (Three-course dinner featuring local produce on Doubtful Sound cruise)
Included Activities
- Ferry across Lake Manapouri
- Doubtful Sound cruise
- Three-course dinner on cruise
Optional Activities
- Kayaking on Doubtful Sound
Landmarks
Lake Manapouri
Wilmot Pass
Deep Cove
Doubtful Sound
Fiordland National Park
Day 16
Doubtful Sound to Queenstown
Doubtful Sound to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)
Landmarks
Doubtful Sound
Lake Manapouri
Queenstown
Southern Alps
Day 17
Queenstown to Arrowtown
Queenstown to Arrowtown
Meals
Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Arrowtown leader-led walking tour
- Gibbston Valley wine tasting
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks
Arrowtown
Gibbston Valley
Day 18
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Queenstown

Landmarks
Waiheke Island

Landmarks
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
Ruakuri Cave
Hobbiton Movie Set

Landmarks
Te Pā Tū
Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Treetop Walkway

Landmarks
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
Lake Taupo

Landmarks
Tongariro National Park
Taranaki Falls
Mount Ruapehu

Landmarks
Wellington Harbour

Landmarks
Cook Strait
Marlborough Sounds
Picton Harbour

Landmarks
Christchurch

Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Castle Hill
Lake Brunner
Greymouth
Monteith's Brewery
Paparoa National Park
Punakaiki Beach
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes

Landmarks
Punakaiki Rocks
Punakaiki Blowholes
Okarito

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Lake Mapourika
West Coast Wildlife Centre

Landmarks
West Coast Wildlife Centre
Lake Wanaka
Wanaka Station Park

Landmarks
Mt Iron
Criffel Station
Lake Wanaka

Landmarks
Lake Manapouri
Wilmot Pass
Deep Cove
Doubtful Sound
Fiordland National Park

Landmarks
Doubtful Sound
Lake Manapouri
Queenstown
Southern Alps

Landmarks
Arrowtown
Gibbston Valley

Landmarks
Queenstown

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4.5

Ricky5.0•March 2025
The tour was great. the guide on the north half was informative and knew his information concerning the geology...
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Ricky. We are pleased your tour leader was informative and you enjoyed exploring New Zealand.
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Jim4.0•March 2025
New Zealand is really cool, highly recommended.
Traveled in February 2025
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Thank you, Jim for your review. We are delighted your enjoyed your time in New Zealand.
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Sophia
Asked on July 15th, 2026
Is a private room option available for solo travellers? How much would the price increase?
Single supplement
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written July 2026
  A private room option is available for solo travellers who prefer to have their own room throughout the trip. The cost for the private room supplement would be USD 2,845.00 per person.
- S
  Sophia
  Traveler•Written July 2026
  What type of hotels are included in the staying? Can you give me the list?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written July 2026
  The accommodation consists of 17 nights in hotels, and the properties used are typically 4-star or 5-star hotels, depending on the departure and availability. The tentative hotel list we currently have for this departures is as follows: M Social Auckland, Millennium Hotel Rotorua, Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupo, QT Wellington, Fable Christchurch, Rainforest Retreat Franz Josef, Edgewater Hotel Wanaka (or similar), Ramada Queenstown. Please note that these hotels are subject to change based on operational requirements and availability, and the final confirmed hotels will be advised closer to departure.
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  Sophia
  Traveler•Written July 2026
  Why does the price now show $15,260.00? Before it was $13,730
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written July 2026
  Our trip price differs from departures to departures and your trip departure is currently priced at $15,260.00. We have trips departing on other days which are priced at lower rate than this. Please note that our trip prices are subject to change at any time.
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  Sophia
  Traveler•Written July 2026
  I'd like your help finding a tour for a 65-year-old woman traveling solo to New Zealand. She doesn't want a trip focused solely on scenery; she'd like to mix in some city time. She wants to have her own room and prefers nice hotels—no cabins.
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  Sophia
  Traveler•Written July 2026
  Are they good hotels? For example, the 20 days tour is the same premium style?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written July 2026
  Yes, our Premium and Comfort tours will both offer great accommodations. Premium being just a bit higher of a level than Comfort, but both still great! New Zealand Uncovered (Northbound) - Comfort includes: Drifter Christchurch (1x night), Lake Ohau Lodge (1x night), Copthorne Lakefront Queenstown (2x nights), Oakridge Wanaka (1x night), Scenic Franz Josef (2x nights), Drifter Christchurch (1x night), Oaks Wellington (2x nights), Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo (2x nights), Ibis Rotorua (1x nights), Raglan Sunset Motel (2x nights), Beachside Resort Whitianga (1x night), Nesuto Stadium Auckland (1x night). New Zealand Southern Pioneer and New Zealand Northern Trail (Southbound) are Comfort with similar hotels above. Premium New Zealand South Island is Premium with similar hotels to the Premium trips previously provided.
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  Sophia
  Traveler•Written July 2026
  What is the cost for the private room supplement for a Solo traveler in these tours? New Zealand Southern Pioneer - 10 days, New Zealand Northern Trail (Southbound) - 10 days, Premium New Zealand South Island - 10 days
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written July 2026
  A single supplement is bookable on this trip at an additional cost of $2,390. Please note subject to availability, and prices are subject to change at the time of booking. Due to the small properties we use, only a limited number of single supplements are available per trip departure.
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Ben
Asked on August 23rd, 2024
Is there a place I could wash clothes? So I don't need to pack 18 days worth of clothes.
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Travel Support
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written August 2024
  Laundry services will be available at most of the hotels you can also do a quick wash in the sink on days where we will be staying for more than 1 night.

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