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Chilled Kiwi - Small Group Tour

19 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
4.6 (62 reviews)
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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 along Viaduct Harbour
    • Explore Britomart
    • Walk to Mission Bay
    • Ferry to Rangitoto Island and climb volcano summit
    • Visit Auckland museums and galleries
    • Ride to top of Sky Tower for 360-degree views
    Landmarks
    Viaduct Harbour
    Wynyard Quarter
    Britomart
    Mission Bay
    Rangitoto Island
    Sky Tower
  2. Day 2

    Auckland to Coromandel

    Auckland to Coromandel
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Hahei Beach Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Cathedral Cove visit

    Optional Activities

    • Cathedral Cove Kayaks
    • Hahei Explorer boat tour
    • Short walk through Cathedral Cove
    • Dig hot spa pool in sand
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Cove
  3. Day 3

    Coromandel to Waitomo

    Coromandel to Waitomo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Waitomo Chalets)

    Included Activities

    • Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway exploration
    • Ruakuri Cave tour with glowworms (90 minutes)

    Optional Activities

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

    Waitomo to Rotorua

    Waitomo to Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, 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 guided tour
    Landmarks
    Ruakuri Reserve
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Mitai Māori Village
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Haka House Rotorua )

    Included Activities

    • Wai Ariki Hot Springs entry

    Optional Activities

    • Rotorua Canopy Tours zipline experience
    • Zorb - roll downhill in inflatable ball
    • Jade Carving workshop
    • Kuirau Park visit
    Landmarks
    Kuirau Park
    Wai Ariki Hot Springs
  6. Day 6

    Rotorua to Wellington

    Rotorua to Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Haka House Wellington )

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls walk
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
  7. Day 7

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Haka House Wellington )

    Optional Activities

    • Te Papa (National Museum) visit
    • E-bike rental and waterfront cruise with Switched on Bikes
    • Zealandia nature exploration
    Landmarks
    Te Papa Tongarewa
    Zealandia
  8. Day 8

    Wellington to Kaikoura

    Wellington to Kaikoura
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Dusky Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Inter-island ferry crossing
    • Wine and gin tasting in Marlborough District

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching tour
    • Dolphin encounter tour
    • Seal viewing tour
    Landmarks
    Cook Strait
    Marlborough Sounds
    Marlborough District
  9. Day 9

    Kaikoura to Christchurch

    Kaikoura to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Hotel Give )

    Included Activities

    • Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway and seal colony visit

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming with dolphins
    • Dolphin watching tour
    • Whale watching tour
    • Sea outing for marine life viewing
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura Peninsula
  10. Day 10

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Lakes Edge)

    Included Activities

    • Church of The Good Shepherd visit
    • Mt John walk with 360-degree views
    • Tekapo Hot Springs
    Landmarks
    Church of The Good Shepherd
    Mount John
    Lake Tekapo
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Lake Tekapo to Queenstown

    Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Crew dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown)

    Included Activities

    • Hooker Valley Track walk
    Landmarks
    Mount Cook
    Hooker Valley Track
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown )

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping
    • Jetboating
    • White water rafting
    • Skydiving
    • Bike rental
    • Boat cruise
    • Spa visit
    • Vineyard visit
  13. Day 13

    Queenstown to Milford Sound

    Queenstown to Milford Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown )

    Optional Activities

    • 2-hour Milford Sound scenic boat cruise
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Fiordland National Park
    Te Anau
  14. Day 14

    Queenstown to Wanaka

    Queenstown to Wanaka
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Adventure Hostel )

    Optional Activities

    • Roys Peak Track (5-6 hour hike, weather and seasonal dependent)
    • Mount Iron Track (shorter hiking option)
    • Wanaka Skydive
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    That Wanaka Tree
    Roys Peak
    Mount Iron
  15. Day 15

    Wanaka to Franz Josef

    Wanaka to Franz Josef
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Rainforest Retreat )

    Included Activities

    • Thunder Creek Falls bush walk
    • Ship Creek Kahikatea swamp forest visit
    • Lake Matheson walk
    • Franz Josef rainforest walk with glacier views
    • Franz Josef Wildlife Centre

    Optional Activities

    • Heli Hike
    • Scenic planes/helicopters flight
    • Kayaking
    • Quad biking
    • Skydiving
    Landmarks
    Thunder Creek Falls
    Ship Creek
    Lake Matheson
    Franz Josef Glacier
  16. Day 16

    Franz Josef

    Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Rainforest Retreat )

    Included Activities

    • Pounamu (Greenstone) carving experience

    Optional Activities

    • Heli-Hike glacier walk
    • Rainforest walk to glacier viewing area
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
  17. Day 17

    Franz Josef to Hanmer Springs

    Franz Josef to Hanmer Springs
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Tussock Peak Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • West Coast Wildlife Centre visit
    Landmarks
    West Coast Wildlife Centre
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    Hanmer Springs

    Hanmer Springs
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Tussock Peak Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa entry
    Landmarks
    Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa
  19. Day 19

    Hanmer Springs to Christchurch

    Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
    End point
    Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (City central , 16:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Heritage forest walk with wooden animal sculptures

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