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The Cheese Roll Tour (Winter Edition)

14 days
From Auckland to Queenstown
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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

  1. Day 1

    Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula

    Start point
    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (Lylo Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Kayak to Cathedral Cove
    • Visit Hot Water Beach and dig personal spa pool in naturally heated mineral water
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Cove
    Hot Water Beach
  2. Day 2

    Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo

    Included Activities

    • Hike in Karangahake Gorge through walkways and old mining tunnels
    • Visit Waitomo Glow-worm Caves
    Landmarks
    Karangahake Gorge
    Waitomo Glow-worm Caves
  3. Day 3

    Waitomo to Rotorua

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hobbiton village
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton
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  4. Day 4

    Rotorua

    Optional Activities

    • Geothermal experiences
    • Spa and hot spring activities
    • Adventure activities
    • Māori cultural experiences
  5. Day 5

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Huka Falls

    Optional Activities

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

    Taupo to Wellington

    Included Activities

    • Two-hour walk through native bush and waterfalls in Tongariro National Park
    Landmarks
    Tongariro National Park
  7. Day 7

    Wellington to Abel Tasman

    Included Activities

    • Interislander ferry across Cook Strait through Marlborough Sounds
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Sounds
    Abel Tasman National Park
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  8. Day 8

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak to Split Apple Rock and along golden bays
    • Water taxi to Abel Tasman bay and forest walk
    Landmarks
    Split Apple Rock
  9. Day 9

    Westport to Franz Josef

    Landmarks
    Te Wahipounamu
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  10. Day 10

    Franz Josef

    Optional Activities

    • Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike tour
    • Walking trails in Franz Josef area
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
  11. Day 11

    Franz Josef to Wanaka

  12. Day 12

    Wanaka to Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Hike in Wanaka area
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  13. Day 13

    Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Adventure activities in Queenstown
  14. Day 14

    Queenstown

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

    Optional Activities

    • Adventure activities in Queenstown
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Kiwi Experience

Gold Operator
Rating
4.6(61 reviews)
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
96%
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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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    • For any tour departing before June 28th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 28th, 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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