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The Cheese Roll Tour

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From Auckland to Queenstown
4.6
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  • Four friends laugh together on the deck of a sailing boat on a calm lake.
  • Travelers smile beside a bright green Kiwi Experience tour bus.
  • Beachgoers relax in hand-dug hot pools on a sandy shore.
  • Visitors enjoy a sandy cove framed by a massive rock arch with turquoise sea beyond.
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  • Cave tubers gaze up at thousands of glowworms illuminating a dark cavern.
  • Panoramic view of Wellington city, harbour and green hills from a hilltop lookout.
  • Travelers on a coach peer through a window at a tranquil alpine lake and distant peaks.
  • A large group gathers around a beach bonfire at dusk with waves in the background.
  • Surfers strike playful poses with their boards against a vibrant sunset on wet sand.
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Plan your adventure:
Gold Operator
Kiwi Experience
Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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 5 - 48
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland to Hot Water Beach

    Auckland to Hot Water Beach
    Start point
    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (Lylo Auckland)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park)

    Included Activities

    • Kayak to Cathedral Cove
    • Dig personal spa pool and soak in naturally heated mineral water at Hot Water Beach
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Cove
    Hot Water Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Hot Water Beach to Waitomo

    Hot Water Beach to Waitomo
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Waitomo Homestead Cabins)

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Karangahake Gorge walkways and old mining tunnels
    • Visit Waitomo glow-worm caves
    Landmarks
    Karangahake Gorge
    Waitomo Caves
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Waitomo to Rotorua

    Waitomo to Rotorua
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hobbiton village (Lord of the Rings filming location)
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Rotorua Geothermal Area
  4. Day 4

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit geothermal reserves
    • Experience hot springs and spa offerings
    • Explore lakes and forests
    • Māori cultural experiences and attractions
    • Adventure activities
    Landmarks
    Rotorua Geothermal Area
  5. Day 5

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Rotorua to Taupo
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Adventure Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Huka Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Te Puia geothermal reserve
    Landmarks
    Te Puia
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupō
  6. Day 6

    Taupō to Wellington

    Taupō to Wellington
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Haka House Wellington)

    Included Activities

    • Two-hour walk through native bush and waterfalls at Tongariro National Park (summer months only)
    Landmarks
    Tongariro National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Wellington to Abel Tasman

    Wellington to Abel Tasman
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Kaiteri Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Interislander ferry crossing through Marlborough Sounds
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Sounds
    Nelson
    Abel Tasman National Park
  8. Day 8

    Abel Tasman

    Abel Tasman
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Bazils Hostel & Surf School)

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak to Split Apple Rock and golden bays with marine wildlife spotting
    • Water taxi to Abel Tasman bays with forest walk
    Landmarks
    Split Apple Rock
    Abel Tasman National Park
  9. Day 9

    Westport to Lake Mahinapua

    Westport to Lake Mahinapua
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Mahinapua Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Lake Mahinapua
  10. Day 10

    Lake Mahinapua to Franz Josef

    Lake Mahinapua to Franz Josef
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Rainforest Retreat )
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area
  11. Day 11

    Franz Josef

    Franz Josef
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Rainforest Retreat )

    Optional Activities

    • Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike tour
    • Walking trails around Franz Josef
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
  12. Day 12

    Franz Josef to Wanaka

    Franz Josef to Wanaka
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Adventure Hostel)
    Landmarks
    Lake Wanaka
  13. Day 13

    Wanaka to Queenstown

    Wanaka to Queenstown
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown )

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking around Wanaka
    Landmarks
    Lake Wanaka
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown )
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
  15. Day 15

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    End point
    Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand (Nomads Hostel)
    Landmarks
    Queenstown

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

    Hostel
    day 1

  • Waitomo Homestead Cabins

    Hostel
    day 2

  • Rock Solid Backpackers

    Hostel
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  • Adventure Hostel

    Hostel
    Days 5, 12

  • Haka House Wellington

    Hostel
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  • Kaiteri Lodge

    Hostel
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  • Bazils Hostel & Surf School

    Hostel
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  • Mahinapua Hotel

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    day 9

  • Rainforest Retreat

    Hostel
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  • Nomads Queenstown

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Reviews from other tours by Kiwi Experience

  • Susan
    March 31st, 2026
    Absolutely loved it. The drivers were great- really informative and fun. The atmosphere on the trip was wonderful...
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  • Ariana
    March 25th, 2026
    amazing it was! cool acitivities, good advices what to do/where to go and of course, many amazing people to meet! :)
  • Samantha
    February 24th, 2026
    The most amazing experience. Our guide Terrance was incredible. It was amazing the legends and history he shared...
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Kiwi Experience. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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