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New Zealand Uncovered (Southbound) (15 destinations)

20 days
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From Auckland to Christchurch
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New Zealand Uncovered (Southbound) (15 destinations) - Intrepid Travel
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Platinum Operator
Intrepid Travel
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Age range 18 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Raglan
    Raglan
  • Waitomo
    Waitomo
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Taupo
    Taupo
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
  • Hokitika
    Hokitika
  • Greymouth
    Greymouth
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland's vibrant nightlife
  • Dig your own hot tub at Hot Water Beach
  • Surf and sunset cruise in Raglan
  • Experience Maori culture and hangi dinner
  • Hike the famous Tongariro Crossing

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Auckland
  2. Day 2 Coromandel Peninsula
  3. Day 3 Raglan
  4. Day 4 Waitomo / Rotorua
  5. Day 5 Rotorua
  6. Day 6 Taupo
  7. Day 7 Taupo
  8. Day 8 Wellington
  9. Day 9 Wellington
  10. Day 10 Kaikoura
  11. Day 11 Kaikoura / Christchurch
  12. Day 12 Christchurch / Lake Tekapo / Ohau
  13. Day 13 Mackenzie Country / Queenstown
  14. Day 14 Queenstown
  15. Day 15 Queenstown / Wanaka
  16. Day 16 Wanaka
  17. Day 17 Wanaka / Franz Josef
  18. Day 18 Franz Josef
  19. Day 19 Hokitika / Greymouth / Christchurch
  20. Day 20 Christchurch
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

4.6
(8,935 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

1,371

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Mary
    · February 27th, 2025
    This tour was run by Haka Tours. There were several things that didn't go according to the itinerary: stay in Ohau...
  • Janette
    · February 4th, 2025
    Despite the unforeseen last minute change to my booked tour the tour itself proved to be excellent. There was a full...
  • Agata
    · February 3rd, 2025
    Had a great time during first visit to South Island, fantastic choice of places to see and experience. Ann Marie has...

Dates & Availability

20 days
New Zealand Uncovered (Southbound) (15 destinations)
From Auckland to Christchurch

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Tour ID: 302331

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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