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Ultimate New Zealand

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From Auckland to Christchurch
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  • Suspension bridge with people and autumn landscape
  • A person on a boat gazing out at a clear blue sea.
  • A bus parked in front of a mountainous landscape with clear skies.
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  • A scenic coastal road view with clear skies, ocean, and lush greenery.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner with group

    Optional Activities

    • Auckland Sky Tower visit
    • Sky Tower jump experience (with harness)
    • Auckland War Memorial Museum visit
    • CBD exploration and lunch at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Auckland Sky Tower
    Auckland War Memorial Museum
  2. Day 2

    Auckland to Tutukaka

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at a local café for warm Kiwi hospitality)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at local café
    • Whangarei Falls visit
    • Matapouri Beach visit
    Landmarks
    Whangarei Falls
    Matapouri Beach
  3. Day 3

    Tutukaka to Paihia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Poor Knights Islands full-day cruise
    • Poor Knights Islands kayaking
    • Poor Knights Islands cave exploration
    • Snorkelling at Poor Knights Islands
    • Swimming at Poor Knights Islands
    • Sea mammals spotting
    • Rikoriko Cave visit
    Landmarks
    Poor Knights Islands
    Rikoriko Cave
  4. Day 4

    Paihia

    Optional Activities

    • Explore coves and beaches
    • Scuba diving
    • Dolphin search cruise
    • Skydiving
    Landmarks
    Bay of Islands
  5. Day 5

    Paihia to Auckland

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Waitangi Treaty Grounds visit
    • Waka viewing
    Landmarks
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
  6. Day 6

    Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula

    Included Activities

    • Hot Water Beach visit
    • Cathedral Cove visit

    Optional Activities

    • Cathedral Cove kayaking - NZD155
    Landmarks
    Hot Water Beach
    Cathedral Cove
  7. Day 7

    Coromandel Peninsula to Raglan

    Meals
    Dinner (Fish and chips feast (true Kiwi experience))

    Included Activities

    • Bridal Veil Falls visit
    • Raglan sunset boat cruise
    • Raglan fish and chips dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Raglan kayaking tour - NZD99
    Landmarks
    Bridal Veil Falls
  8. Day 8

    Raglan to Rotorua

    Included Activities

    • Hobbiton movie set tour
    • Green Dragon Inn drink
    • Redwood Forest canopy walk

    Optional Activities

    • Waitomo Caves glowworm tour - from NZD79
    • Waitomo Ruakuri Forest walk
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Caves
    Ruakuri Forest
    Hobbiton Movie Set
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  9. Day 9

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Dinner (Hangi dinner with haka dance performance (authentic Māori cultural experience))

    Included Activities

    • Pohutu Geyser visit
    • Hangi dinner and haka dance performance

    Optional Activities

    • Rotorua forest ziplining - from NZD189
    • Rotorua Skyline Gondola - NZD43
    • Rotorua whitewater rafting - NZD139
    • ZORB - from NZD45
    Landmarks
    Rotorua Geothermal Area
  10. Day 10

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls visit

    Optional Activities

    • Polynesian Spa visit
    • Kuirau Park natural hot pools walk
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
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  11. Day 11

    Taupo

    Optional Activities

    • Tongariro Crossing day hike - from NZD130
    Landmarks
    Tongariro National Park
  12. Day 12

    Taupo to Wellington

    Included Activities

    • Leader-guided Wellington city introduction

    Optional Activities

    • Mt Victoria viewpoint visit
    Landmarks
    Mt Victoria
  13. Day 13

    Wellington

    Included Activities

    • Zealandia wildlife sanctuary visit

    Optional Activities

    • Weta Workshop tour - NZD55
    • Te Papa Museum tour - NZD35
    Landmarks
    Zealandia
    Weta Workshop
    Te Papa Museum
  14. Day 14

    Wellington to Kaikoura

    Included Activities

    • Cook Strait ferry crossing
    • Marlborough Sounds cruise through
    • Marlborough wine region visit and tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Crayfish dinner
    Landmarks
    Cook Strait
    Marlborough Sounds
    Picton Harbour
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  15. Day 15

    Kaikoura to Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Whale-watching boat trip
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura Marine Wildlife Reserve
  16. Day 16

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo to Ohau

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch Cathedral visit
    • Leader-guided Christchurch city tour

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Tekapo Mt John lookout visit
    Landmarks
    Christchurch Cathedral
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
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  17. Day 17

    Mackenzie Country to Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Kawarau Bridge Bungy - NZD320
    Landmarks
    Mackenzie Basin
    Southern Alps
    Kawarau Gorge
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  18. Day 18

    Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Queenstown jet boat ride (Shotover River) - NZD169
    • Queenstown river kayaking
    • Queenstown Skyline Gondola - NZD64
    • Queenstown 4WD Lord of the Rings tour - NZD285
    • Gibbston Valley wine tasting
    • Lake Wakatipu walk
    • Queenstown Walter Peak Lake Cruise with Gourmet Dinner - NZD189
    • Queenstown Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise - NZD499
    • Queenstown Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Coach Day Trip - NZD274
    • Queenstown Time Tripper - NZD20
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Gibbston Valley
  19. Day 19

    Queenstown to Wanaka

    Optional Activities

    • Queenstown morning activities
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Lake Wanaka
  20. Day 20

    Wanaka

    Included Activities

    • Mou Waho Island cruise and guided nature walk

    Optional Activities

    • Wanaka hiking trails
    • Wanaka bike trail cycling
    • Wanaka waterfall climbing - from NZD199
    Landmarks
    Mou Waho Island
  21. Day 21

    Wanaka to Franz Josef

    Landmarks
    Lake Hawea
  22. Day 22

    Franz Josef

    Included Activities

    • Franz Josef greenstone pendant carving and cultural experience

    Optional Activities

    • Franz Josef Glacier Lake kayaking - NZD165
    • Franz Josef Glacier valley walk - Free
    • Franz Josef Glacier helicopter tour and hike
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Mt Cook
  23. Day 23

    Franz Josef to Christchurch

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine train journey to Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • National Kiwi Centre visit
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Pass
    Waimakariri River
  24. Day 24

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
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    Denise

    Asked on November 13th, 2025

    Could you please confirm whether there is still availability for one single traveller on the 6th December departure of this tour? Additionally, the passenger has asked if there is any possibility of applying a higher discount for this departure.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2025

      We do have 4 spots left on this departure however, it is On Request. This means we will need to double check with our team in destination to ensure that they still have the availability to confirm you at the accommodations, on the included activities, and tickets are still available for the train and ferry. Since this departure is fast approaching for us to send off the request we will need full payment upfront. In the event that we cannot confirm you we will issue you a full refund. The On Request process can take anywhere from 3-4 business days and we advise to refrain from booking any non-refundable flights until we've gotten back to you with a firm update. At this time your requested departure date is currently on a 15% off sale for our Black Friday event and there are no further discounts that can be applied.

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    Ron

    Asked on November 4th, 2025

    Could you please let us know how old the currently booked travellers are for the 15th December departure, and whether you still have availability for the departure on 15 December?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2025

      As of now, for the 15 December departure, we have 17 confirmed passengers and only 2 spots left to be booked. Here's the current age breakdown of travellers on this departure: 20–29: 2, 30–39: 1, 40–49: 1, 50–59: 3, 60–69: 6, 70+: 3.

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      Ron

      Traveler•Written November 2025

      Could you please clarify how this works — does the traveler need to book a space in a triple room, or is it possible for them to book a single room instead?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2025

      All rooming is based on twin share, if you are a solo traveler willing to share then we can place you with another solo of the same gender for the duration of the trip. If you would like to purchase a single supplement then you absolutely can. The single supplement applies to all nights of the trips but is On Request due to availability as it is first come first serve for these rooms. The additional cost for a single supplement will be USD $3,060.

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