Explorer Tours from Auckland to Christchurch
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10 best Explorer tours from Auckland to Christchurch
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- New Zealand: Northern Choice (Southbound, 12 Days)
- New Zealand Amplified (Southbound)
- New Zealand Uncovered (Southbound)
- Ultimate New Zealand (Southbound, 21 Days)
- New Zealand Multisport
- Get Social: New Zealand
- Budget Kiwi Adventure From Auckland - 14 days
- NEW ZEALAND – 10 Days Highlights of North and South Islands
- Contrasts Of New Zealand (With Internal Air, 2024/2025, 10 Days)
- New Zealand Uncovered (17 Days)
New Zealand: Northern Choice (Southbound, 12 Days)
15 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Susie made me feel so welcome and showed me a great time with so much adventure and thrill seeking!”
Shakira, traveled in January 2017
- Tuck into a true Kiwiana fish n chips dinner
- Take a guided tour of the set in Hobbiton
- Visit a seal colony along the beautiful Kaikoura Coast
Duration 12 days Destinations Auckland, Whangarei, Paihia, Rotorua, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Christchurch Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Contiki - From $2,325
- US$1,961You save $363
- Price per day
- $163
- Dig your own hot tub at Hot Water Beach
- Explore Hobbiton and sip at Green Dragon Inn
- Experience Maori culture and a hangi meal
Duration 19 days Destinations Auckland, Coromandel, Rotorua, Murupara, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake TekapoSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel - From
- US$3,355
- Price per day
- $177
- Explore Auckland's vibrant nightlife
- Dig your own hot tub at Hot Water Beach
- Surf and sunset cruise in Raglan
Duration 20 days Destinations Auckland, Coromandel, Raglan, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, Kaikoura, ChristchurchSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel - From $6,830
- US$6,488You save $342
- Price per day
- $324
- Explore Auckland's 'City of Sails' harbor
- Tour the Waitangi Treaty grounds
- Experience Maori culture with a traditional dinner
Duration 21 days Destinations Auckland, Whangarei, Paihia, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch, HokitikaSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Contiki - From $3,865
- US$3,260You save $605
- Price per day
- $155
- Experience the Haka with the All Blacks
- Cycle through the scenic Karangahake Gorge
- Explore Maori culture and enjoy a Hangi meal
Duration 22 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Tongariro National Park, Raglan, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Nelson, Franz Josef, Wanaka, QueenstownSee all destinations Age Range 12 to 70 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures - From $6,899
- US$5,519You save $1,379
- Price per day
- $251
- Explore Waitomo's glowworm caves by boat
- Experience a traditional Maori hangi dinner
- Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Duration 17 days Destinations Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz JosefSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator Topdeck - From $2,619
- US$2,488You save $130
- Price per day
- $146
- Auckland - Start your journey in the largest city of New Zealand's North Island
- Rotorua - Spend two nights in this land of geological and volcanic formations, with optional activities and the chance to visit Hobbiton
- Taupo - See the Huka Falls and enjoy scenic hiking around Lake Taupo, with plenty of possibilities for optional sailing
Duration 14 days Destinations Auckland, Hahei, Rotorua, Taupo, Waitomo, Raglan, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Milford Sound, WanakaSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours - From
- US$4,675
- Price per day
- $334
NEW ZEALAND – 10 Days Highlights of North and South Islands
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Highlights Tour put together by Bucket List Tours was exactly what I was hoping for and it exceeded my expectations.”
Richard, traveled in March 2024
- Explore Auckland, the City of Sails
- Experience Maori culture in Rotorua
- Tour Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Duration 10 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Christchurch Age Range 18 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Bucket List Group Travel LLC - From
- US$3,990
- Price per day
- $399
- Explore Auckland's hip harbourside precincts
- Experience Rotorua's geothermal wonders
- Make butter at a dairy farm in the countryside
Duration 10 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Lake Tekapo, Christchurch Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator AAT Kings - From $5,680
- US$4,828+$230 upfront costsYou save $852
- Price per day
- $483
- Explore Auckland's new waterfront areas
- Visit the NZ Maritime Museum in Auckland
- Enjoy a Maori dinner and show in Rotorua
Duration 17 days Destinations Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua, Waitomo, Taupo, Wellington, Blenheim, Christchurch, Twizel, OamaruSee all destinations Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator AAT Kings - From $7,720
- US$6,948You save $772
- Price per day
- $409
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