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New Zealand's South to North Island Adventure

11 days
From Christchurch to Auckland
4.1
7 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 18+
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Highlights

  • Explore Christchurch's unique cardboard cathedral
  • Spot dolphins and whales in scenic Kaikoura
  • Cross the Cook Strait on a stunning ferry ride
  • Learn Maori culture and enjoy a hangi meal
  • Relax in a natural hot tub at Hot Water Beach

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Kaikoura
  3. Day 3 Kaikoura / Marlborough Sounds / Wellington
  4. Day 4 Wellington / Taupo
  5. Day 5 Taupo
  6. Day 6 Murupara
  7. Day 7 Rotorua
  8. Day 8 Rotorua
  9. Day 9 Hobbiton / Coromandel Peninsula
  10. Day 10 Coromandel Peninsula / Auckland
  11. Day 11 Auckland
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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.6
  • Food
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  • AB
    · September 5th, 2023
    This tour was an amazing way to see the main...
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    Trip date: November 2022
  • New Zealand's South to North Island Adventure reviewer 2
    · February 20th, 2019
    Great tour, friendly funny guide
    Trip date: January 2019
  • New Zealand's South to North Island Adventure reviewer 3
    · January 13th, 2019
    Glad I did reverse tour, activities and experiencing the culture was amazing. Loved sailing on Lake Taupo and Kayaking and Bush Walks. The group I was with was the best, we ended up as great friends.
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · May 28th, 2018
    love it ,Simon was our quide and he was great
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Kia Ora! So glad to hear that you had a good time on tour with Si, we'll be sure to pass on the good feedback! Let us know if you plan on coming back to New Zealand, we would love to have you on tour with us again!
    Trip date: May 2018
  • A
    · May 28th, 2018
    im not disappointed, i love it , overall for me was good, itinerary good, transportation good accomodation good meals good
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Kia Ora! Thank you very much for your kind words, very happy to hear that you had a good time on tour with us! Please let us know if you plan to come back to New Zealand, would love to have you on board with us again!
    Trip date: May 2018
  • BD
    · May 28th, 2018
    Meeting with local wariers and dining with them. All nature is beautiful.
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    Trip date: May 2018
  • New Zealand's South to North Island Adventure reviewer 7
    · January 4th, 2018
    Absolutely fabulous North Island Haka tour with guide Katie. Locations and activities chosen were ideal and the group a perfect size of 14. Some of the accommodation could have been a little better (for the amount paid for the tour) but otherwise a fantastic experience. Katie was a superb guide with excellent knowledge, awesome bus driving skills and sensational social skills. Highly recommend Haka tours!!
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    Trip date: December 2017

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    Angela

    Asked on November 27th, 2025

    Do u have 1 spot for this day ?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      We currently do still have availability for our 21DEC departure as it is not a full group however it is On Request. Meaning since this departure is fast approaching we will need to request your spot with our local team and they will need to double check with our suppliers that we are actually able to confirm you. This process can take anywhere from 3-4 business days and we will need payment in full to proceed. If for any reason we cannot accommodate you a full refund will be issued.

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    Fiona

    Asked on October 28th, 2025

    I saw the price should be $1,879, I plan to go in March 2026, why it isn't available when I check availability?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      We're thrilled to let you know that there is availability for your adventure from Saturday, March 7, 2026, to Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The current price is US$2,600 per traveller for a twin/double room, but do keep in mind that prices are subject to change.

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    Janice

    Asked on August 3rd, 2025

    Is there any availability for 4 adults in December for a tour starting earlier than the 21st of December? Perhaps starting on the 14th?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      We have 12 spots available on the 21 Dec and 28 Dec departures.

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    Tyler

    Asked on June 29th, 2025

    Are you tour dates flexible? Are there other options?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten June 2025

      Our tour dates are set and cannot be customized. For a date range of November 8th - 19th, 2025, we have Enchanting Northland - 5-Days, New Zealand Northern Trail (Southbound) - 10-Days, and New Zealand's North to South Island Adventure - 11- Days.

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