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The Cheese Roll Tour (Winter Edition)

14 days

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From Auckland to Queenstown

4.6 (62 reviews)

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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 1 - 50
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Auckland to Hot Water Beach
Auckland to Hot Water Beach
Start point
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (Lylo Hostel)
Accommodation
Hostel (Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park)
Included Activities
- Kayak to Cathedral Cove
- Dig your own spa pool at Hot Water Beach and soak in naturally heated mineral water
Landmarks
Cathedral Cove
Hot Water Beach
Day 2
Hot Water Beach to Waitomo
Hot Water Beach to Waitomo
Accommodation
Hostel (Waitomo Homestead Cabins)
Included Activities
- Hike in Karangahake Gorge through walkways and old mining tunnels
- Visit Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
Landmarks
Karangahake Gorge
Waitomo Caves
Day 3
Waitomo to Rotorua
Waitomo to Rotorua
Accommodation
Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- Visit Hobbiton village
Landmarks
Hobbiton
Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua
Accommodation
Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- Explore geothermal reserves
- Visit spa facilities
- Explore pristine lakes
- Walk through spectacular forests
- Experience Māori cultural attractions
- Participate in adventure activities
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
Huka Falls
Te Puia
Day 6
Taupo to Wellington
Taupo to Wellington
Accommodation
Hostel (Haka House Wellington)
Included Activities
- Two-hour walk through native bush and waterfalls in Tongariro National Park
Landmarks
Tongariro National Park
Day 7
Wellington to Abel Tasman
Wellington to Abel Tasman
Accommodation
Hostel (Kaiteri Lodge)
Included Activities
- Interislander Cook Strait Ferry crossing
Landmarks
Marlborough Sounds
Abel Tasman National Park
Day 8
Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman
Accommodation
Hostel (Bazils Hostel & Surf School)
Optional Activities
- Kayak to Split Apple Rock and along golden bays near Kaiteriteri
- Water taxi to Abel Tasman National Park bays for forest walks
Landmarks
Split Apple Rock
Day 9
Westport to Franz Josef
Westport to Franz Josef
Accommodation
Hostel (Rainforest Retreat )
Landmarks
Te Wahipounamu
Day 10
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Accommodation
Hostel (Rainforest Retreat )
Optional Activities
- Heli Hike tour on Franz Josef Glacier
- Walking trails to Franz Josef Glacier
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 11
Franz Josef to Wanaka
Franz Josef to Wanaka
Accommodation
Hostel (Adventure Hostel)
Day 12
Wanaka to Queenstown
Wanaka to Queenstown
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Queenstown )
Optional Activities
- Hikes in Wanaka area
Day 13
Queenstown
Queenstown
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Queenstown )
Day 14
Queenstown
Queenstown
End point
Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand (Nomads Hostel)

Landmarks
Cathedral Cove
Hot Water Beach

Landmarks
Karangahake Gorge
Waitomo Caves

Landmarks
Hobbiton

Landmarks
Huka Falls
Te Puia

Landmarks
Tongariro National Park

Landmarks
Marlborough Sounds
Abel Tasman National Park

Landmarks
Split Apple Rock

Landmarks
Te Wahipounamu

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier

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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
Days 3, 4
Adventure Hostel
Hostel
Days 5, 11
Haka House Wellington
Hostel
day 6
Kaiteri Lodge
Hostel
day 7
Bazils Hostel & Surf School
Hostel
day 8
Rainforest Retreat
Hostel
Days 9, 10
Nomads Queenstown
Hostel
Days 12, 13

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Rating: 4.6 (62 reviews)
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4.6

Susan5.0•March 2026
Absolutely loved it. The drivers were great- really informative and fun. The atmosphere on the trip was wonderful...
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Ariana5.0•March 2026
amazing it was! cool acitivities, good advices what to do/where to go and of course, many amazing people to meet! :)
Samantha5.0•February 2026
The most amazing experience. Our guide Terrance was incredible. It was amazing the legends and history he shared...
The most amazing experience. Our guide Terrance was incredible. It was amazing the legends and history he shared every day during our trip. The itinerary was fast paced but well balanced with a variety of activities available. The included stay at Te Pa Tu was an experience like no other . The people, the culture the history were fantastic . Other highlights were River Valley , and the sunset cruise at Lake Taupō . The accommodations were all good although Queenstown was noisy . Terrance worked so hard planning everything and trying to juggle 20 people’s different itineraries ,activities and needs . He is an amazing person, hard worker ,good driver and a credit to your company. As a more mature couple traveling we felt incredibly lucky to have him as our guide and to be able to learn from him . We are so full of energy ourselves we fitted in with the younger group ,often leading the way with the more daring activities. We did a 20km hike on the Tongariro crossing, white water rafted ,went canyoning ,went on the Shotover jets and did the Nevis Bungy 134m !! Thank you Kiwi experience for being an inclusive company and realising those a bit older still want adventures.Show more

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The Cheese Roll Tour (Winter Edition)

Itinerary

Auckland to Hot Water Beach

Included Activities

Hot Water Beach to Waitomo

Included Activities

Waitomo to Rotorua

Optional Activities

Rotorua

Optional Activities

Rotorua to Taupo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Taupo to Wellington

Included Activities

Wellington to Abel Tasman

Included Activities

Abel Tasman

Optional Activities

Westport to Franz Josef

Franz Josef

Optional Activities

Franz Josef to Wanaka

Wanaka to Queenstown

Optional Activities

Queenstown

Queenstown

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