Can I add the single supplement later, should I decide to book a shared space initially?

A private room supplement (with shared bathroom facilities) is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. If you are a single traveller this will give you a single room, if you are travelling as a couple a double room will be allocated to you. The private room supplement excludes Day 5 (Murupara) where you will be in shared accommodation. The private room supplement is subject to availability.

Share the detail itinerary for the tour along with inclusions and exclusions. Specify whether breakfast is included on all days. Are entrance fees included?

Included Meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 dinner. Breakfast will not be included on Day 1 & Day 7 in Taupo. Included Activities include Coromandel Peninsula - Hot Water Beach, Rotorua - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour, Cathedral Cove, Murupara - Hangi Dinner, Pohutu Geyser, Te Puia Maori Village, Learn to Weave Flax, Learn the Haka, Village Tour. Accommodations are multi-share hostel with shared facilities for 10 nights. Transport includes Private Vehicle and Ferry.

interested in the tour and would like to know if there will be upcoming changes in the price for this adventure

We're unable to guarantee any future price changes, as tour prices can vary based on availability and demand. Once you make a booking, your spot will be secured at the current price, and we won't be able to apply any future discounts or adjustments. We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 800 is required to confirm your space.

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Is there a way to split the cost up between each traveler and set up different payment plans for each? Or would it be one person paying the total?

I would like to ask if that I prefer to have my own room for this tour, is this possible?

A single supplement (with shared bathroom facilities) is available at an additional cost of $1,310, if you prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 5 (Murupara) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.

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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
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Itinerary

Day 1
Auckland
Optional Activities
- Explore Auckland city on foot
- Visit local pubs and shops
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 2
Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula
Included Activities
- Hot Water Beach
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Explore the local town
Landmarks
Hot Water Beach
Day 3
Coromandel Peninsula - Hobbiton - Rotorua
Included Activities
- Cathedral Cove walk
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Optional Activities
- Cathedral Cove Kayaking - NZD175
- Look for dolphins during kayaking
Landmarks
Cathedral Cove
Hobbiton Movie Set
Day 4
Rotorua
Optional Activities
- Kuirau Park walk
- Whitewater Rafting - NZD139
- Forest Ziplining Canopy Tour - from NZD189
- River Sledging - NZD135
- ZORB - from NZD45
- Redwoods Nightlights Tree Walk - NZD37
- Guided Glowworm Kayak, Hot Pools & Dinner - NZD300
- Mt Tarawera Hike - NZD209
Landmarks
Kuirau Park
Kaituna River
Day 5
Rotorua to Murupara
Meals
Dinner (Traditional hangi meal, cooked underground)
Included Activities
- Visit Te Puia Maori Village
- Pohutu Geyser
- Kiwi conservation centre visit
- Village Tour with Local Maori
- Learn the Haka
- Learn to Weave Flax
- Hangi Dinner
Landmarks
Te Puia Maori Village
Pohutu Geyser
Ngati Manawa Tribal Lands
Day 6
Murupara to Taupo
Included Activities
- Huka Falls viewing
- Aratiatia Dam and rapids viewing
- Mud pools viewing
Optional Activities
- Water Touch Bungy - NZD235
- Skydive - from NZD529
- Lake Taupo Sailing Adventure - NZD69
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Aratiatia Dam
Lake Taupo
Day 7
Taupo
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- Tongariro Crossing Return Shuttle to/from Trail Head (Nov-Apr only) - NZD130
- Tongariro Crossing hike
- Hiking trails around Taupo
- Maori artwork boat trip
- Natural hot pools at Otumuheke Stream visit
Landmarks
Tongariro National Park
Mount Ruapehu
Mount Tongariro
Mount Ngauruhoe
Otumuheke Stream
Day 8
Taupo to Wellington
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- Tongariro National Park scenic drive
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local Wellington restaurant
- Craft beer exploration
Landmarks
Rangipo Desert
Day 9
Wellington to Kaikoura
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- Cook Strait Ferry Crossing
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local Kaikoura restaurant
- Try local crayfish
Landmarks
Marlborough Sounds
Picton Harbour
Day 10
Kaikoura to Christchurch
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- Seal Colony visit
Optional Activities
- Whale Watching - NZD175
- Dolphin Encounter - NZD120
- Wildlife Kayaking - NZD140
- Albatross Encounter - NZD175
- Dinner at a local Christchurch restaurant
Landmarks
Kaikoura
Day 11
Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Christchurch
- Arrange additional accommodation

Landmarks
Hot Water Beach

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Cathedral Cove
Hobbiton Movie Set

Landmarks
Kuirau Park
Kaituna River

Landmarks
Te Puia Maori Village
Pohutu Geyser
Ngati Manawa Tribal Lands

Landmarks
Huka Falls
Aratiatia Dam
Lake Taupo

Landmarks
Tongariro National Park
Mount Ruapehu
Mount Tongariro
Mount Ngauruhoe
Otumuheke Stream

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Rangipo Desert

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Marlborough Sounds
Picton Harbour

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Kaikoura

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4.4

Overall rating based on 73 Reviews

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4.5
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4.6
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4.8
Accommodation
4.2
Food
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Anonymous
August 9th, 2024
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Had high hopes & excitement for this experience with Haka however it turned into a bad one. Tried to discuss some...
Had high hopes & excitement for this experience with Haka however it turned into a bad one. Tried to discuss some things with my guide & the office ops manager thinking I would get a little bit of concern .. no customer service & care .. but no! anyway I would not recommend you book with them. To explain more some of the things that annoyed me & made me regret my booking are: The Itinerary is not inline with the trip! The Cultural aspect (including guides) is now lost with this company! (having sold themselves to Intrepid) The cost of these trips include very little. eg: only breakfast is included not at least a dinner or 2! and the whole tour is primarily focused on just extra paid activities, so factor all this in on top of daily food, drinks, flights, insurance etc. ‘lodge stay?’ some… then 2 star backpackers! Private room upgrade yes .. for a huge extra cost & with no en-suite. I could add more but instead I recommend you booking with someone else!Show more
Traveled in August 2024
Clara Marie
January 27th, 2024
1
this tour was just a huge disappointment, this is overpriced, unorganized and leaves you sorry for all the money you...
this tour was just a huge disappointment, this is overpriced, unorganized and leaves you sorry for all the money you spent. of course the sights you will see are amazing, but the tour itself just makes you sad. the guide had absolutely no plan at anytime what was going on, due to this lack of organization, it was always quite hectic rushing from one place to the next. also I made bookings for activities back when I booked the tour itself months in advance, just to realize once I was at the activity it was not prebooked. here it’s advertised as 18-39, which was actually not true, more like an average of 45+. the hostels are not high-end, they are just normal average youth hostels. I did reach out to them on the second day, explaining the circumstances, but sadly did not receive a very constructive answer and no resulting action. honestly, I‘m just mad.Show more
Traveled in January 2024
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Arjan
January 7th, 2024
5
Everyday was different. A well planned out tour giving a rich experience. You want to know what Maori culture is in...
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Traveled in November 2023
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Catherine
February 6th, 2023
4
We unfortunately had awful weather which meant many of the activities could not go ahead. However, George, our tour...
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Traveled in January 2023
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Isabelle
December 10th, 2022
5
Had a fantastic time! There are so many extra activities to choose from. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate...
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Traveled in December 2022
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Thank you for the great review! We're really happy to hear you've enjoyed our tour and Cal's guiding. We'll make sure to pass on your kind words to him.
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imam morshed
March 13th, 2020
4
the tour was good but they can add more activities io some idle times.
Traveled in February 2020
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Mark
February 24th, 2020
5
Brilliant company with a very personal approach to guiding, effectively becoming one of the group most of the time....
Brilliant company with a very personal approach to guiding, effectively becoming one of the group most of the time. The small group size and mostly solo travellers means that a group of strangers leave as close friends after the trip. It clear that Haka have great values, with bolt on activities sometimes costing less than the walk in price and with their support and appreciation of the Mauri community. Highly recommended, just wish I had booked to stay longer. Thanks Kenna and Haka Tours.Show more
Traveled in February 2020
Pia
February 9th, 2020
4
Definitely do it! The hostels can be harsh and things might not be always 100% organised but you get to experience NZ...
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Traveled in December 2019
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AlvinParker
January 30th, 2020
5
Do it. 14 out of 16 were solo travelers and we all got along great. Most were in their 20s, some in 30s and 40s, 2...
Do it. 14 out of 16 were solo travelers and we all got along great. Most were in their 20s, some in 30s and 40s, 2 were in the 50s and the couple were 65 and we all became friends. The younger ones liked to play music (on the bus) more than the older ones but the leader/driver was very good at keeping a nice balance. It was very relaxing and you could easily spend time with others or go off alone if you needed space.Show more
Traveled in December 2019
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Blaise
January 12th, 2020
5
A really great tour to introduce you to the North Island. Perfect to see as much as possible in 7 days. We really...
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Traveled in January 2020

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Janet
Asked on January 14th, 2026
Can I add the single supplement later, should I decide to book a shared space initially?
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2026
  A private room supplement (with shared bathroom facilities) is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. If you are a single traveller this will give you a single room, if you are travelling as a couple a double room will be allocated to you. The private room supplement excludes Day 5 (Murupara) where you will be in shared accommodation. The private room supplement is subject to availability.
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Evelyn
Asked on December 2nd, 2025
Share the detail itinerary for the tour along with inclusions and exclusions. Specify whether breakfast is included on all days. Are entrance fees included?
Meals
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  Included Meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 dinner. Breakfast will not be included on Day 1 & Day 7 in Taupo. Included Activities include Coromandel Peninsula - Hot Water Beach, Rotorua - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour, Cathedral Cove, Murupara - Hangi Dinner, Pohutu Geyser, Te Puia Maori Village, Learn to Weave Flax, Learn the Haka, Village Tour. Accommodations are multi-share hostel with shared facilities for 10 nights. Transport includes Private Vehicle and Ferry.
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Claudia
Asked on November 4th, 2025
interested in the tour and would like to know if there will be upcoming changes in the price for this adventure
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  We're unable to guarantee any future price changes, as tour prices can vary based on availability and demand. Once you make a booking, your spot will be secured at the current price, and we won't be able to apply any future discounts or adjustments. We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 800 is required to confirm your space.
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Alyssa
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I would like to ask if that I prefer to have my own room for this tour, is this possible?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2025
  A single supplement (with shared bathroom facilities) is available at an additional cost of $1,310, if you prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 5 (Murupara) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.

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