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New Zealand's South to North Island Adventure

11 days
From Christchurch to Auckland
4.1
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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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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christchurch Cathedral
    • Visit local cafes and shops
    • Dinner at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Christchurch Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Kaikoura

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to a Seal Colony

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife Kayaking - NZD140
    • Whale Watching - NZD175
    • Dolphin Encounter - NZD120
    • Albatross Encounter - NZD175
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
  3. Day 3

    Kaikoura - Marlborough Sounds - Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cook Strait Ferry Crossing
    Landmarks
    Picton
    Marlborough Sounds
    Cook Strait
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  4. Day 4

    Wellington to Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mount Victoria Lookout

    Optional Activities

    • Parliament buildings visit
    • Cable car ride
    Landmarks
    Mount Victoria
    Mount Ruapehu
    Mount Tongariro
    Mount Ngauruhoe
    Lake Taupo
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  5. Day 5

    Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Drive through Tongariro National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Tongariro Crossing hike
    • Hiking trails
    • Tongariro Crossing Return Shuttle to/from Trail Head (Nov-Apr only) - NZD130
    • Lake Taupo Sailing Adventure - NZD69
    • Skydive - from NZD529
    • Water Touch Bungy - NZD235
    • Visit natural hot pools at Otumuheke Stream
    • Boat tour to see Maori cliff artwork
    Landmarks
    Tongariro National Park
    Lake Taupo
  6. Day 6

    Taupo to Murupara

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional hangi meal cooked underground)

    Included Activities

    • Village Tour with Local Maori
    • Learn the Haka
    • Learn to Weave Flax
    • Hangi Dinner
    Landmarks
    Ngati Manawa Tribal Lands
  7. Day 7

    Murupara to Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Te Puia Maori Village
    • Pohutu Geyser

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Government Gardens
    • Visit kiwi conservation centre
    Landmarks
    Te Puia Maori Village
    Pohutu Geyser
    Government Gardens
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  8. Day 8

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Kuirau Park
    • Whitewater Rafting - NZD139
    • Forest Ziplining Canopy Tour - from NZD189
    • Guided Glowworm Kayak, Hot Pools & Dinner - NZD300
    • River Sledging - NZD135
    • Mt Tarawera Hike - NZD209
    • ZORB - from NZD45
    Landmarks
    Kuirau Park
    Kaituna River
    Mt Tarawera
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Rotorua to Coromandel Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
    • Cathedral Cove

    Optional Activities

    • Cathedral Cove Kayaking - NZD175
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Cathedral Cove
    Coromandel Peninsula
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  10. Day 10

    Coromandel Peninsula to Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hot Water Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Hot Water Beach
    Auckland
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  11. Day 11

    Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Auckland
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4.1
Overall rating based on 7 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.2
  • Transport
    4.1
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.6
  • Food
    4.1
  • 4.5

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  • A
    September 5th, 2023
    5.0
    This tour was an amazing way to see the main highlights of the North Island. I really enjoyed learning more about...
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    Group of five ready for zip lining in a forest.Couple posing at the top of Mt Tarawera with a scenic view.Collection of intricately carved Maori wooden panels.Group of people celebrating a birthday indoors.Person sitting next to a large Maori rock carving.Group of people whitewater rafting down a river.
    Traveled in November 2022
  • New Zealand's South to North Island Adventure reviewer 2
    February 20th, 2019
    4.0
    Great tour, friendly funny guide
    Traveled in January 2019
  • New Zealand's South to North Island Adventure reviewer 3
    January 13th, 2019
    4.5
    Glad I did reverse tour, activities and experiencing the culture was amazing. Loved sailing on Lake Taupo and...
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    Traveled in January 2019
  • A
    May 28th, 2018
    4.0
    love it ,Simon was our quide and he was great
    Traveled in May 2018
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    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!
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  • A
    May 28th, 2018
    3.0
    im not disappointed, i love it , overall for me was good, itinerary good, transportation good accomodation good meals...
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    Traveled in May 2018
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    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!
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  • B
    May 28th, 2018
    4.0
    Meeting with local wariers and dining with them. All nature is beautiful.
    Traveled in May 2018
  • New Zealand's South to North Island Adventure reviewer 7
    January 4th, 2018
    4.5
    Absolutely fabulous North Island Haka tour with guide Katie. Locations and activities chosen were ideal and the group...
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    Traveled in December 2017

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    Ross

    Asked on December 27th, 2025

    How much does this package come to for private room / accomodation instead of shared accomodation

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2025

      A private room supplement (with shared bathroom facilities) is available for USD 1,310 if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. For a solo traveller, this would provide you with a single room. If travelling as a couple, a double room would be allocated. Please note that the private room supplement does not apply to Day 6 (Murupara), where accommodation will be shared. The supplement is also subject to availability, as only a limited number of private rooms are available per departure.

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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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