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12 Day 'Kereru' National Select Tour

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From Auckland to Christchurch
4.3
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  • A group of people standing on a rock in a clear blue sea surrounded by lush greenery
  • Two people walking on a sandy beach in Marahau.
  • Coastal view of Wellington with scenic hills and sea.
  • View of Huka Falls with white water and surrounding greenery.
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  • Group witnessing a traditional Maori cooking technique using hot stones.
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 6 - 24
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Tongariro National Park
    Tongariro National Park
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Greymouth
    Greymouth
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland's vibrant cityscape
  • Glide through Waitomo's glowworm caves
  • Soak in geothermal pools at Hot Water Beach
  • Experience Maori culture and a hangi feast
  • Hike the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival Day Auckland
  2. Day 2 Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves
  3. Day 3 Rotorua
  4. Day 4 Rotorua to Lake Aniwhenua
  5. Day 5 Lake Aniwhenua to Blue Duck Station
  6. Day 6 Blue Duck Station
  7. Day 7 Blue Duck Station to Tongariro National Park
  8. Day 8 Tongariro National Park to Wellington
  9. Day 9 Wellington to Marahau (Abel Tasman)
  10. Day 10 Marahau (Abel Tasman) FREE DAY
  11. Day 11 Marahau to Christchurch
  12. Day 12 Depart Christchurch
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4.3
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Number of tours

10

Age Range

12 to 70 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

76%

From the North Island to the South Island, you'll experience black sand...

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Customer Reviews

  • Fong
    · May 18th, 2025
    Itinerary was OK but should include more options for people not participating in the included tours. The guide was very informative and helpful - highly recommended.
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  • Peter
    · April 15th, 2025
    A wonderful tour of the South Island under the guidance of the brilliant Jacob Carr. Amazing scenery with a warm and friendly environment in the knowledgeable hands of Jacob, who ensured the requirements of the group were first and foremost.
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  • phil
    · April 9th, 2025
    Brilliant guide, Nicole. Well planned. Very interesting tour
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