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New Zealand Uncovered (Northbound) (31 destinations)

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From Christchurch to Auckland

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Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 1 - 16
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Christchurch Botanic Gardens to admire native plants
- Visit Canterbury Museum to learn about the region's cultural heritage
Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Canterbury Museum
Day 2
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo to Ohau
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo to Ohau
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Christchurch's post-earthquake recovery and reconstruction
- Visit Christchurch Cathedral (Cardboard Cathedral)
Landmarks
Christchurch Cathedral
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Day 3
Mackenzie Country to Queenstown
Mackenzie Country to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kawarau Bridge Bungy Jump at Kawarau Gorge
Landmarks
Mackenzie Basin
Southern Alps
Kawarau Gorge
Day 4
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jet boat ride down the river
- River kayaking
- Skyline Gondola aerial views of Queenstown - NZD64
- 4WD adventure through Lord of the Rings filming locations - NZD285
- Gibbston Valley wine tasting
- Walk around Lake Wakatipu
- Fergburger dining experience
- Walter Peak Lake Cruise with Gourmet Dinner - NZD189
- Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise - NZD499
- Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Day Trip - NZD674
- Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Fly Day Trip - NZD789
- Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Coach Day Trip - NZD274
- Time Tripper - NZD20
- Shotover River Jet Boat Ride - NZD169
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Gibbston Valley
Day 5
Queenstown to Arrowtown to Wanaka
Queenstown to Arrowtown to Wanaka
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Remaining Queenstown activities with leader tips
Landmarks
Crown Range Mountains
Arrowtown
Lake Wanaka
Day 6
Wanaka
Wanaka
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk
Optional Activities
- Hike to #thatwanakatree
- Hiking routes throughout the region
- Bike hire and cycling trails
- Waterfall Climbing - from NZD199
- Skydiving - from NZD379
Landmarks
Mou Waho Island
Lake Wanaka
Arethusa Pool
Day 7
Wanaka to Franz Josef
Wanaka to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Lake Hawea
Lake Wanaka
Day 8
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Greenstone Pendant Carving with cultural education
Optional Activities
- Glacier Lake Kayaking - NZD165
- Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk - Free
- Glacier Heli Hike - NZD795
- Heli Experience with Snow Landing - NZD325
- Skydiving - from NZD399
- Local hot springs
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Mount Cook
Day 9
West Coast to Greymouth to Christchurch
West Coast to Greymouth to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine Train Journey from Greymouth to Christchurch
Optional Activities
- National Kiwi Centre visit
Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Waimakariri River
Day 10
Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Whale-watching boat tour for humpbacks, orcas, and sperm whales
- Crayfish dinner
Landmarks
Kaikoura
Day 11
Marlborough Sounds to Wellington
Marlborough Sounds to Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing Cook Strait through Marlborough Sounds
Optional Activities
- Marlborough wine region tasting and winery visits
Landmarks
Marlborough Sounds
Cook Strait
Day 12
Wellington
Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary visit
Optional Activities
- Weta Workshop special effects studio tour - NZD55
- Te Papa Museum tour - NZD35
Landmarks
Zealandia
Wellington Botanic Gardens
Parliament Buildings Wellington
Weta Workshop
Te Papa Museum
Day 13
Wellington to Taupo
Wellington to Taupo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cuba Street breakfast exploration
- City Gallery visit
Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Mount Ruapehu
Mount Ngauruhoe
Mount Tongariro
Day 14
Taupo
Taupo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Huka Falls visit
Optional Activities
- Tongariro Crossing hike (unguided, transport to/from trail head only) - from NZD130
Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Huka Falls
Tongariro Crossing
Day 15
Huka Falls to Hobbiton to Rotorua
Huka Falls to Hobbiton to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Huka Falls visit
- Redwood Forest Canopy Walk through suspension bridges
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Green Dragon Inn drink
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Hobbiton Movie Set
Rotorua Redwood Forest
Day 16
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi Dinner with Haka Dance performance)
Included Activities
- Pohutu Geyser visit
- Hangi Dinner with Haka Dance performance
Optional Activities
- Forest Ziplining through Rotorua's ancient forests - from NZD189
- Skyline Gondola Rotorua - NZD43
- Mount Tarawera Crater Hike - NZD195
- Whitewater Rafting - NZD139
- ZORB - from NZD45
Landmarks
Pohutu Geyser
Lake Rotorua
Day 17
Rotorua to Raglan
Rotorua to Raglan
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Fish and Chips at Sunset Boat Cruise)
Included Activities
- Sunset Boat Cruise around Raglan Harbour with Fish and Chips Dinner
Optional Activities
- Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tour - NZD79
- Ruakuri Forest Walk
- Raglan activities and exploration
Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Ruakuri Forest
Raglan Harbour
Day 18
Raglan to Coromandel Peninsula
Raglan to Coromandel Peninsula
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Raglan beach exploration
- Creative cafes, shops, and galleries in Raglan
- Raglan hiking trails
- Kayaking Tour in Raglan - NZD99
Landmarks
Raglan
Bridal Veil Falls
Day 19
Coromandel Peninsula to Auckland
Coromandel Peninsula to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cathedral Cove visit
- Hot Water Beach visit
Optional Activities
- Cathedral Cove Kayaking - NZD175
Landmarks
Cathedral Cove
Hot Water Beach
Day 20
Auckland
Auckland
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Canterbury Museum

Landmarks
Christchurch Cathedral
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd

Landmarks
Mackenzie Basin
Southern Alps
Kawarau Gorge

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Gibbston Valley

Landmarks
Crown Range Mountains
Arrowtown
Lake Wanaka

Landmarks
Mou Waho Island
Lake Wanaka
Arethusa Pool

Landmarks
Lake Hawea
Lake Wanaka

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Mount Cook

Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Waimakariri River

Landmarks
Kaikoura

Landmarks
Marlborough Sounds
Cook Strait

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

Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Mount Ruapehu
Mount Ngauruhoe
Mount Tongariro

Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Huka Falls
Tongariro Crossing

Landmarks
Huka Falls
Hobbiton Movie Set
Rotorua Redwood Forest

Landmarks
Pohutu Geyser
Lake Rotorua

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Ruakuri Forest
Raglan Harbour

Landmarks
Raglan
Bridal Veil Falls

Landmarks
Cathedral Cove
Hot Water Beach

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4.7

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

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Tim5.0•April 2025
Outstanding overview of the entire country. Liked that we stayed most places for 2 nights rather than changing...
Outstanding overview of the entire country. Liked that we stayed most places for 2 nights rather than changing accommodations every night. Provided numerous activities at all locations although some were a bit spendy especially those that included flying i.e. Heli Hikes on Franz Josef Glacier. Hobbiton was a highlight as was Queenstown's 4WD LOTR locations tour. Our guide was well versed on history and Māori culture and shared great insights on both during the travel time we had on the bus. Bus was comfortable and provided great views of the amazing landscape. Well-paced for the number of days included.Show more
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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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Stephanie5.0•February 2024
I thought this your was amazing! I saw so many things-both things I knew I wanted to see and things I never would...
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