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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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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Guided in English
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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
Coromandel Peninsula
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hot Water Beach visit
Landmarks
Hot Water Beach
Day 3
Coromandel Peninsula - Matamata - Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cathedral Cove walk
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with visit to Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and Green Dragon Inn
Optional Activities
- Cathedral Cove guided kayaking tour - NZD175
Landmarks
Cathedral Cove
Hobbiton Movie Set
Day 4
Rotorua
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Breakfast
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- Kuirau Park visit with mud pools
- Kaituna River whitewater rafting - NZD139
- Forest Ziplining Canopy Tour (3.5 hours) - 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 - Murupara
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional hangi meal, cooked underground)
Included Activities
- Te Puia Maori Village visit
- Pohutu Geyser viewing
- 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
Day 6
Taupo
Meals
Breakfast
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- Water Touch Bungy - NZD235
- Skydive - from NZD529
- Lake Taupō Sailing Adventure - NZD69
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Huka Falls
Aratiatia Dam
Lake Taupo
Day 7
Taupo
Meals
Breakfast
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- Hiking trails around Taupo
- Tongariro Crossing one-day walk
- Tongariro Crossing Return Shuttle to/from Trail Head (Nov-Apr only) - NZD130
- Boat trip to view Maori cliff artwork
- Otumuheke Stream natural hot pools visit
Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Tongariro National Park
Otumuheke Stream
Day 8
Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
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- Scenic drive through Rangipo Desert and Tongariro National Park
- Wellington Mount Victoria Lookout visit
Optional Activities
- Dinner and drinks at local restaurants and craft beer venues
Landmarks
Rangipo Desert
Tongariro National Park
Mount Ruapehu
Mount Tongariro
Mount Ngauruhoe
Mount Victoria Lookout
Day 9
Wellington - Picton - Kaikoura
Meals
Breakfast
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- Cook Strait ferry crossing
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants featuring crayfish
Landmarks
Marlborough Sounds
Picton Harbour
Day 10
Kaikoura - Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Seal colony visit
Optional Activities
- Dolphin encounter trip - NZD120
- Whale watching cruise - NZD175
- Wildlife kayaking - NZD140
- Albatross encounter - NZD175
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks
Kaikoura
Day 11
Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Christchurch (contact booking agent for additional accommodation arrangements)

Landmarks
Hot Water Beach

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Cathedral Cove
Hobbiton Movie Set

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Kuirau Park
Kaituna River

Landmarks
Te Puia Maori Village
Pohutu Geyser

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Huka Falls
Aratiatia Dam
Lake Taupo

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Lake Taupo
Tongariro National Park
Otumuheke Stream

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Rangipo Desert
Tongariro National Park
Mount Ruapehu
Mount Tongariro
Mount Ngauruhoe
Mount Victoria Lookout

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Marlborough Sounds
Picton Harbour

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Kaikoura

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Accommodation
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Sonja
April 7th, 2026
great trip with an excellent tour guide
Traveled in March 2026
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thank you for your review, Sonja. We are pleased you enjoyed your trip and we look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon.
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Erica
March 27th, 2026
Very good. Had a wonderful guide Duli, who listen to us and paid attention to all of our needs.
Traveled in March 2026
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Erica! Thank you for highlighting these aspects of Duli's guidance while travelling around New Zealand- it is always fantastic to know that our travellers are being cared for in this regard. We hope to see you again when the time comes. Stay well.
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Anonymous
August 9th, 2024
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
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Clara
January 27th, 2024
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
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Arjan
January 7th, 2024
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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Catherine
February 6th, 2023
We unfortunately had awful weather which meant many of the activities could not go ahead. However, George, our tour...
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Isabelle
December 10th, 2022
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
March 13th, 2020
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
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
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Pia
February 9th, 2020
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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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
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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
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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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I would like to ask if that I prefer to have my own room for this tour, is this possible?
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  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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