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New Zealand Uncovered (Southbound) (33 destinations)

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From Auckland to Christchurch
3.9 (6 reviews)
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Auckland

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mission Bay beach
    • Stroll along the waterfront
    • Explore Auckland's nightlife
  2. Day 2

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Coromandel Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hot Water Beach
    • Visit Cathedral Cove

    Optional Activities

    • Cathedral Cove Kayaking - NZD175
    Landmarks
    Hot Water Beach
    Cathedral Cove
  3. Day 3

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Coromandel Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kuaotunu for ice cream
    • Explore Coromandel Township
    • Dinner at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Kuaotunu
    Coromandel Township
  4. Day 4

    Coromandel Peninsula - Hobbiton - Rotorua

    Coromandel Peninsula - Hobbiton - Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Karangahake Gorge
    • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
    • Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
    Landmarks
    Karangahake Gorge
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Redwood Forest
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  5. Day 5

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi dinner at a cultural and geothermal venue)

    Included Activities

    • Hangi Dinner & Haka Dance
    • Pohutu Geyser

    Optional Activities

    • Skyline Gondola Rotorua - NZD43
    • Forest Ziplining - from NZD189
    • Whitewater Rafting - NZD139
    • ZORB - from NZD45
    Landmarks
    Pohutu Geyser
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  6. Day 6

    Rotorua - Taupo

    Rotorua - Taupo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Huka Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Polynesian Spa visit
    • Kuirau Park walk
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
    Kuirau Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Taupo

    Taupo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Sailing on Lake Taupo
    • Tongariro Crossing (Unguided, Transport to/from Trail Head only) - from NZD130
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
    Tongariro National Park
  8. Day 8

    Taupo - Wellington

    Taupo - Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Kai (food) at Morero marae)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Morero marae with traditional Powhiri
    • Korero (conversation) with local iwi
    • Kai (food) at marae

    Optional Activities

    • Mt Victoria visit
    • Explore Wellington's food scene
    Landmarks
    Morero marae
    Mt Victoria
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  9. Day 9

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary

    Optional Activities

    • Weta Workshop Cave Tour - NZD55
    • Te Papa Museum Tour - NZD35
    Landmarks
    Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
    Weta Workshop
    Te Papa Museum
  10. Day 10

    Wellington - Marlborough Sounds - Kaikoura

    Wellington - Marlborough Sounds - Kaikoura
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing: Cook Strait

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Marlborough wineries
    • Crayfish dinner in Kaikoura
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Sounds
    Picton Harbour
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Kaikoura - Christchurch

    Kaikoura - Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit fur seal colony

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip to view humpbacks, orcas, and sperm whales
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
  12. Day 12

    Christchurch - Lake Tekapo - Ohau

    Christchurch - Lake Tekapo - Ohau
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Christchurch Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Christchurch Cathedral
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
  13. Day 13

    Mackenzie Country - Queenstown

    Mackenzie Country - Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Kawarau Bridge Bungy - NZD320
    Landmarks
    Mackenzie Basin
    Southern Alps
    Kawarau Gorge
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Walter Peak Lake Cruise with Gourmet Dinner - NZD189
    • Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - NZD285
    • Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise - NZD499
    • Skyline Gondola - NZD64
    • Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Coach Day Trip - NZD274
    • Shotover River Jet Boat Ride - NZD169
    • Visit Gibbston Valley wine region
    • Lake Wakatipu walk
    • Fergburger dinner
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Gibbston Valley
  15. Day 15

    Queenstown - Arrowtown - Wanaka

    Queenstown - Arrowtown - Wanaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Morning Queenstown activities
    • Arrowtown heritage building walks
    • Visit old-school lolly shop in Arrowtown
    • Afternoon hike or lake activities in Wanaka
    Landmarks
    Crown Range Mountains
    Arrowtown
    Lake Wanaka
  16. Day 16

    Wanaka - Mou Waho Island

    Wanaka - Mou Waho Island
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Waterfall Climbing - from NZD199
    • Hiking routes in the region
    • Cycling trails
    • Visit #thatwanakatree
    Landmarks
    Mou Waho Island
    Arethusa Pool
    Lake Wanaka
  17. Day 17

    Wanaka - Franz Josef

    Wanaka - Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Lake Hawea or Lake Wanaka lookout points
    • Dinner at a local pub
    Landmarks
    Lake Hawea
    Lake Wanaka
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    Franz Josef

    Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Greenstone Pendant Carving

    Optional Activities

    • Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk - Free
    • Helicopter drop for glacier hike
    • Local hot springs
    • Kayaking on glacial lake
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Mt Cook
  19. Day 19

    Franz Josef - Greymouth - Christchurch

    Franz Josef - Greymouth - Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tranz Alpine Train Journey

    Optional Activities

    • National Kiwi Centre visit
    Landmarks
    West Coast (Greymouth region)
    Arthur's Pass
    Waimakariri River
  20. Day 20

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Traveler Moments

  • Scenic view of lush green hills and coastal waters.
  • Group of people smiling with a scenic backdrop of hills and a bay.
  • Group of friends posing at a lookout with trees behind.

Traveler Reviews

3.9
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    3.6
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    3.8
  • Tour Operator
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  • Laura
    Laura4.0•May 2026
    We had a fantastic guide, the itinerary was jam packed, an amazing country
    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thanks so much for your review, Laura. We’re so glad to hear you had a fantastic time exploring New Zealand and that your leader helped make the experience even more special. It really is an incredible country, and it sounds like you made the most of a full itinerary. Thanks again for sharing your experience!
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  • Janet2.0•March 2024
    Excellent scenery Well planned on paper but driver/guide enjoyed doing his own thing eg Mount Victoria...
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    Traveled in February 2024
  • Rakhi4.0•October 2023
    Great tour. Amazing tourguides.
    Traveled in October 2023
  • William4.0•April 2023
    Wayne, the guide, was excellent! He knew New Zealand and especially South Island and was able to improvise/adhoc...
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    Traveled in March 2023
  • Anonymous5.0•April 2019
    The tour was an amazing experience in an amazing country and I would highly recommend Haka.
    • Scenic view of lush green hills and coastal waters.
    • Group of friends posing at a lookout with trees behind.
    • Group of people smiling with a scenic backdrop of hills and a bay.
    Traveled in March 2019
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you so much for your five-star review of Haka Tours and the New Zealand Uncovered tour! We're so glad you enjoyed your time seeing our country and Simon could show you the sights!
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  • TansyWood4.5•April 2019
    Haka Plus was amazing. I fell in love with New Zealand. Simon was great guide and the small tour group made it even...
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    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Kia ora, Tansy! Thank you so much for the lovely 5-star review of Haka Tours' New Zealand Uncovered tour. We're so glad that Simon showed you the best time, and we hope we can welcome you and/or your friends and family back to NZ one day in the future!
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