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18 Day 'Ruru' National Select Tour

18 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
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18 Day 'Ruru' National Select Tour - Stray Travel
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 24
Age range 12 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland, the city of volcanoes
  • Experience Rotorua's geothermal wonders
  • Discover Maori culture at Kohutapu Lodge
  • Hike the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing
  • Cruise through the stunning Milford Sound

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Auckland to Rotorua
  2. Day 2 Rotorua
  3. Day 3 Rotorua to Lake Aniwhenua
  4. Day 4 Lake Aniwhenua to Blue Duck Station
  5. Day 5 Blue Duck Station
  6. Day 6 Blue Duck Station to Ohakune
  7. Day 7 Ohakune to Wellington
  8. Day 8 Wellington to Marahau (Abel Tasman)
  9. Day 9 Marahau (Abel Tasman)
  10. Day 10 Marahau (Abel Tasman) to Hokitika
  11. Day 11 Hokitika to Franz Josef Glacier
  12. Day 12 Franz Josef Glacier
  13. Day 13 Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown
  14. Day 14 Milford Sound Day Trip
  15. Day 15 Queenstown
  16. Day 16 Queenstown to Mount Cook
  17. Day 17 Mount Cook to Christchurch
  18. Day 18 Depart Christchurch
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Operated by

Stray Travel

Number of tours

9

Age Range

17 to 70 years old

Response time

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Customer Reviews

  • vickie
    · March 23rd, 2025
    Whaea gave us a warm welcome and continued to be a caring and supportive and informative tour guide. She was very...
  • Josep
    · February 22nd, 2025
    Good organisation. Excellent guide.

Dates & Availability

18 days
18 Day 'Ruru' National Select Tour
From Auckland to Christchurch

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