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New Zealand North & South

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From Auckland to Queenstown
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  • Lone willow tree stands in glassy lake waters framed by dusky mountains and pastel sunset clouds.
  • Guide on a small boat points toward a towering limestone bluff draped in lush West Coast rainforest.
  • Small walking group follows a coastal path above crashing surf and flax bushes under a blue sky.
  • Expansive wetland and winding river backed by dense forest and snow-tipped southern Alps under scattered clouds.
  • Fur seals lounge and dive in a rocky tidal pool along a rugged coastline.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Auckland to Whakatane

    Auckland to Whakatane
    Meals
    Dinner (Kaimoana (seafood) dinner at Maori-owned oyster farm)

    Included Activities

    • Cultural and historical tour of Tauranga with Maori guide
    • Beach walk in Tauranga
    • Ohiwa Oyster Cruise and farm experience
    • Learn oyster shucking technique

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Tauranga
    Landmarks
    Tauranga
    Ohiwa Harbour
  3. Day 2

    Whakatane to Rotorua

    Whakatane to Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Okere Falls walk
    • Ohinemutu village visit
    • Marae visit with Powhiri ceremony

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at recommended restaurants
    Landmarks
    Okere Falls
    Ohinemutu
  4. Day 3

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Zip-lining
    • Whitewater rafting
    • New Zealand Maori Arts & Craft Institute (Te Puia) visit
    • Local spa visit with geothermal pools
    • Other activities and exploration
    Landmarks
    Te Puia (New Zealand Maori Arts & Craft Institute)
  5. Day 4

    Rotorua to Whangamomona

    Rotorua to Whangamomona
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orakei Korako geothermal park visit
    • Forgotten World Highway drive
    • Mt Damper Falls walk (if time permits)

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Taupo
    Landmarks
    Orakei Korako
    Forgotten World Highway
    Mt Damper Falls
    Republic of Whangamomona
  6. Day 5

    Whangamomona to New Plymouth

    Whangamomona to New Plymouth
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Short walks on Mt Taranaki volcano

    Optional Activities

    • Art gallery visits in New Plymouth
    • Local restaurant visit in New Plymouth
    Landmarks
    Mt Taranaki
  7. Day 6

    New Plymouth to Auckland

    New Plymouth to Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private Spellbound Glowworm Cave tour with boat ride

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner in Auckland
    Landmarks
    Spellbound Cave
    Waikato Region
  8. Day 7

    Auckland to Christchurch

    Auckland to Christchurch

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Auckland to Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Riverside Market visit
    • New Regent Street walk
    • He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools visit
    Landmarks
    Riverside Market
    New Regent Street
    He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools
  9. Day 8

    Christchurch to Westport

    Christchurch to Westport
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hanmer Springs natural hot pools visit
    • Reefton historic town visit with local storyteller
    • Goldfields Museum visit
    • Billy tea with 'The Bearded Miners'
    • Gold panning demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Hot pool dip at Hanmer Springs
    • Group dinner in Westport
    Landmarks
    Hanmer Springs
    Lewis Pass National Reserve
    Reefton
    Buller Gorge
  10. Day 9

    Westport to Kumara

    Westport to Kumara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cape Foulwind walkway and seal colony viewing
    • Nile River Rainforest Train ride in open carriages
    • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes walk

    Optional Activities

    • Stargazing in Kumara
    Landmarks
    Cape Foulwind
    Tauranga Bay
    Charleston
    Nile River Canyon
    Paparoa National Park
    Punakaiki
    Pancake Rocks
  11. Day 10

    Kumara to Fox Glacier

    Kumara to Fox Glacier
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hokitika Gorge visit
    • Okarito Lagoon nature walk and lookout
    Landmarks
    Hokitika Gorge
    Okarito Lagoon
    Westland (Tai Poutini) National Park
    Southern Alps (Ka Tiritiri o te Moana)
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  12. Day 11

    Fox Glacier

    Fox Glacier
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Lake Matheson walk

    Optional Activities

    • Franz Josef Glacier visit
    • Pounamu (greenstone) carving workshop
    • Additional walks and exploration
    • Pub visits
    Landmarks
    Lake Matheson
    Franz Josef Glacier
  13. Day 12

    Fox Glacier to Wanaka

    Fox Glacier to Wanaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ship Creek walk
    • Thunder Creek Falls walk
    Landmarks
    Ship Creek
    Mt Aspiring National Park
    Thunder Creek Falls
  14. Day 13

    Wanaka

    Wanaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride around Lake Wanaka
    • Cruise to Mou Waho Island
    • Short walks in the area
    • Visit #thatwanakatree
    • Cafe and dining options
    • Other local activities and exploration
    Landmarks
    Lake Wanaka
    Mou Waho Island
  15. Day 14

    Wanaka to Queenstown

    Wanaka to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Crown Range
    Queenstown

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  • Laura4.0•May 2026
    We had a fantastic guide, the itinerary was jam packed, an amazing country
  • Bill5.0•April 2026
    Truly a great experience and highly recommended. Our tour guide Griff was great. There were absolutely no problems...
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    great trip with an excellent tour guide

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