Black Friday Sale:  Asia Tours  up to 70% OFF

New deals on 12 Nov, 2024
From
$4,222
US $3,681

18 Day 'Ruru' National Select Tour

18 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
4.3
430 traveler reviews
18 Day 'Ruru' National Select Tour - Stray Travel
From
$4,222
-13%
US $3,681
Save and compare this adventure
Pay over time with smaller, interest-free instalments. Learn More
Book once and share the cost with split payments. Learn More
Plan your adventure:
Tour Operator:
Stray Travel
Max group size:
24
Age range:
12 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
225362
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

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

Expand All
  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
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

Operated by

Stray Travel

Number of tours

9

Age Range

17 to 70 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

Stray differs from traditional sightseeing tour operators by offering travellers a social, adventurous ‘road trip’ style experience with travel flexibility, access to remote regions and connections with local communities. This unconventional style of travel is known as Stray’s Freestyle Adventure...

Read more

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Brynn
    · February 29th, 2024
    Nice people in the group, Fire was a good guide, enjoyed the hiking and the swimming.
  • Katie
    · March 22nd, 2020
    This was an incredible tour and we enjoyed every minute of it. We were looked after really well by our tour guide,...
    Show more
  • Katrin
    · March 22nd, 2020
    I truly enjoyed my time with Stray’s amazing tour of New Zealand. This was my first time in New Zealand but we...
    Show more

Dates & Availability

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

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Flexible payment options
    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $50 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Select a departure month
  • Upcoming departures
  • November 2024
  • December 2024
  • January 2025
  • February 2025
  • March 2025
  • April 2025
  • May 2025
  • June 2025
  • July 2025
  • August 2025
  • September 2025
Select The Travel Month
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 12 Nov, 2024
  • -13%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Thursday
    21 Nov, 2024
    Sunday
    8 Dec, 2024
    Filling Fast
    $4,222
    $3,680
  • -13%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Thursday
    5 Dec, 2024
    Sunday
    22 Dec, 2024
    Filling Fast
    $4,222
    $3,680
  • -13%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Thursday
    16 Jan, 2025
    Sunday
    2 Feb, 2025
    Filling Fast
    $4,222
    $3,680
  • -13%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Thursday
    30 Jan, 2025
    Sunday
    16 Feb, 2025
    Filling Fast
    $4,222
    $3,680
  • -13%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Thursday
    13 Feb, 2025
    Sunday
    2 Mar, 2025
    Filling Fast
    $4,222
    $3,680
  • -13%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Thursday
    27 Feb, 2025
    Sunday
    16 Mar, 2025
    Filling Fast
    $4,222
    $3,680
  • -13%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Thursday
    13 Mar, 2025
    Sunday
    30 Mar, 2025
    Filling Fast
    $4,222
    $3,680
  • -13%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Thursday
    27 Mar, 2025
    Sunday
    13 Apr, 2025
    Filling Fast
    $4,222
    $3,680
  • Get Instant Confirmation
    Thursday
    10 Apr, 2025
    Sunday
    27 Apr, 2025
    Filling Fast
    $4,222
  • Get Instant Confirmation
    Thursday
    1 May, 2025
    Sunday
    18 May, 2025
    Filling Fast
    $4,222
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Stray Travel with your enquiry, they usually respond within 2 days.

Good to Know

  • Currency
    $
    New Zealand Dollar
    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

    Type I
    New Zealand
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before December 13th, 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 13th, 2024, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Stray Travel. 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 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Stray Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Stray Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.