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Little Kiwi - Small Group Tour

13 days
From Auckland to Queenstown
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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 4 - 22
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Start point
    Auckland Central, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (Lylo Hostel, 14:00)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Lylo )

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll Viaduct Harbour
    • Explore Wynyard Quarter
    • Explore Britomart
    • Walk to Mission Bay
    • Ferry to Rangitoto Island
    • Climb Rangitoto Island summit
    • Visit museums and galleries
    • Ride to top of Sky Tower
    Landmarks
    Viaduct Harbour
    Wynyard Quarter
    Britomart
    Mission Bay
    Rangitoto Island
    Sky Tower
  2. Day 2

    Auckland to Coromandel

    Auckland to Coromandel
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Hahei Beach Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Cathedral Cove visit

    Optional Activities

    • Cathedral Cove walking exploration
    • Hahei Explorer boat tour
    • Cathedral Cove Kayaking
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Cove
  3. Day 3

    Coromandel to Waitomo

    Coromandel to Waitomo
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Waitomo Chalets)

    Included Activities

    • Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway exploration
    • Waitomo Ruakuri Cave Tour with glowworms

    Optional Activities

    • Legendary Black Water Rafting Black Labyrinth tour
    • Legendary Black Water Rafting Black Abyss tour
    Landmarks
    Karangahake Gorge
    Ruakuri Cave
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  4. Day 4

    Waitomo to Rotorua

    Waitomo to Rotorua
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional hangi dinner at Mitai Māori Village)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Haka House Rotorua )

    Included Activities

    • Ruakuri Reserve morning walk
    • Mitai Māori Village cultural experience
    • Traditional hangi dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
    Landmarks
    Ruakuri Reserve
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Mitai Māori Village
  5. Day 5

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Haka House Rotorua)

    Included Activities

    • Wai Ariki Hot Springs entry and thermal spa experience

    Optional Activities

    • Rotorua Canopy Tours zipline experience
    • Zorb rolling activity
    • Jade Carving workshop
    • Kuirau Park visit
    Landmarks
    Wai Ariki Hot Springs
    Kuirau Park
  6. Day 6

    Rotorua to Wellington

    Rotorua to Wellington
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Haka House Wellington)

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls viewing and brief walk
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
  7. Day 7

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Haka House Wellington )

    Optional Activities

    • Te Papa Museum visit
    • E-bike rental and waterfront cruise with Switched on Bikes
    • Zealandia nature reserve visit
    Landmarks
    Te Papa
    Zealandia
  8. Day 8

    Wellington to Kaikoura

    Wellington to Kaikoura
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Dusky Lodge )

    Included Activities

    • Interisland ferry crossing
    • Wine and Gin tasting in Marlborough District

    Optional Activities

    • Marine wildlife tour
    Landmarks
    Cook Strait
    Marlborough Sounds
    Marlborough District
  9. Day 9

    Kaikoura to Christchurch

    Kaikoura to Christchurch
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Hotel Give)

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming with dolphins
    • Dolphin watching
    • Whale watching
    • Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway and seal colony visit
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura Peninsula
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  10. Day 10

    Christchurch to Tekapo

    Christchurch to Tekapo
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Lakes Edge)

    Included Activities

    • Church of The Good Shepherd visit
    • Mt John walk with 360-degree views
    • Tekapo Hot Springs relaxation
    Landmarks
    Church of The Good Shepherd
    Mt John
    Lake Tekapo
    Tekapo Hot Springs
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  11. Day 11

    Tekapo to Queenstown

    Tekapo to Queenstown
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with fellow travellers in Queenstown)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown)

    Included Activities

    • Hooker Valley Track day walk
    Landmarks
    Mount Cook
    Hooker Valley Track
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  12. Day 12

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown )

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping
    • Jetboating
    • White water rafting
    • Skydiving
    • Bike rental and exploration
    • Stroll or walking tour
    • Boat cruise
    • Spa visit
    • Vineyard tour
  13. Day 13

    Queenstown to Milford Sound

    Queenstown to Milford Sound
    End point
    Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand (Nomads Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Two-hour Milford Sound scenic boat cruise
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Fiordland National Park
    Te Anau

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    amazing it was! cool acitivities, good advices what to do/where to go and of course, many amazing people to meet! :)
  • Samantha5.0February 2026
    The most amazing experience. Our guide Terrance was incredible. It was amazing the legends and history he shared...
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