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21 Day New Zealand Adventure

21 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
4.9
15 traveler reviews
21 Day New Zealand Adventure - Backyard Roadies
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Plan your adventure:
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 12
Age range 18 to 40
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Highlights

  • Explore Cathedral Cove's stunning beach
  • Dig your own hot pool at Hot Water Beach
  • Stroll through Rotorua's magical Redwoods at night
  • Cruise Milford Sound and view majestic waterfalls
  • Relax in Hanmer Springs' thermal pools

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Auckland - Tairua - Coromandel
  2. Day 2 Coromandel - Matamata - Rotorua
  3. Day 3 Rotorua
  4. Day 4 Rotorua
  5. Day 5 Rotorua - Taupo
  6. Day 6 Taupo / Tongariro National Park
  7. Day 7 Taupo - River Valley
  8. Day 8 River Valley - Wellington
  9. Day 9 Wellington
  10. Day 10 Wellington - Kaikoura
  11. Day 11 Kaikoura - Christchurch
  12. Day 12 Christchurch - Lake Tekapo
  13. Day 13 Lake Tekapo - Mt Cook - Wanaka
  14. Day 14 Wanaka - Arrowtown - Te Anau
  15. Day 15 Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown
  16. Day 16 Queenstown
  17. Day 17 Queenstown
  18. Day 18 Queenstown - Lake Hāwea - Haast Pass - Franz Josef
  19. Day 19 Franz Josef
  20. Day 20 Franz Josef - Hokitika -Punakaiki
  21. Day 21 Punakaiki - Hanmer Springs - Christchurch
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Backyard Roadies

4.9
(32 reviews)

Number of tours

3

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

Our tours are not only about experiencing the beauty of Aotearoa New Zealand, they’re about bringing like minded individuals together, learning about our country’s history and the significance of Māori culture whilst creating long-lasting friendships.

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • 4.9
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  • AK
    · April 21st, 2024
    New Zealand 🇳🇿 is amazing & a lot of nature spots with beautiful landscapes to see on the way. The highlights would include the River Valley in the North Island & Queenstown surroundings in the South Island. Will definitely come back one day!
    Trip date: March 2024
  • JL
    · February 28th, 2024
    I can not recommend this tour enough! The small group creates an amazing space to bond quickly with fellow travelers and each day is busy but not overwhelmingly so. I feel like I really saw the whole country and got a feel for the real New Zealand! I made some amazing friends and experienced life so fully on my time with Backyard Roadies. This tour really has a bit of something for everyone!!
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    Trip date: February 2024
  • JK
    · February 28th, 2024
    I had 20 days of great fun with our guide Ben (and fellow group members), going from Auckland in north to Christchurch in south. I always felt safe and well taken care of. Everything was planned and executed to excellence. I saw so much beautiful nature and visited places I would never have found on my own. The included activities are superb. I did stuff I never tried before which was very fun. Ben goes an extra mile to add special moments to the trip, eg bonfire on the beach watching the sun set on the west coast and delicious bbq’s. And is a nice and fun person. Would not have been the same without all the NZ slang and pranks. I can definitely highly recommend BYR (and Ben as a guide).
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    Trip date: February 2024
  • LS
    · February 28th, 2024
    The whole 20 days were just amazing! I enjoyed every single day! It was just the right amount of cities and nature. Relaxing and adventure/thrill. I could take in the full beauty of New Zealand and our lovely guide Hannah just made the trip even better. Thank you!
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    Trip date: January 2024
  • 21 Day New Zealand Adventure reviewer 5
    · February 28th, 2024
    The tour was so awesome and Ben’s enthusiasm for New Zealand is so amazing. All the accommodations exceeded my expectations and would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to see the country on a small group tour. My highlights included the stone carving, sky diving in Queenstown and visiting the stunning lake tekapo!
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    Trip date: December 2023
  • AR
    · February 28th, 2024
    I had an amazing time on the 20 day tour. The group clicked almost immediately. Ben was a fantastic tour leader, always willing to help out, and great fun. New Zealand is a beautiful country and I only wish the tour was longer to explore more!
    Trip date: December 2023
  • JB
    · February 28th, 2024
    Ben was honestly a great tour guide, and I don't think I've ever known someone with that much enthusiasm! Really lifted the whole group, and in general the tour. His knowledge about the country was impressive and handy.
    Trip date: December 2023
  • CM
    · February 28th, 2024
    Overall I had an amazing time. Everyone was so good. And Hannah was the best tour guide ever. I really enjoyed my time and will definitely be telling people about the tour
    Trip date: December 2023
  • EF
    · February 28th, 2024
    I’m so glad I found the Backyard Roadies tour, I loved the small group and the personal touch of our local tour guide that I think make this tour a real standout compared to some of the bigger groups we came into contact with along the way. Our tour guide really went above and beyond to make sure we all got to do everything we wanted even if it wasn’t on the listed activities, helping to organise when to go and how to get transport if needed. If you’re a bit unsure about where to go, what to see and how to get around in NZ the 20 Day New Zealand Adventure is definitely the best way to see and do as much as possible for a really great price and meet some great people along the way! We were all sad to see each other go at the end but it was such an amazing experience and such a beautiful country thank you Backyard Roadies and thank you to our awesome tour guide Hannah!
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    Trip date: December 2023
  • LM
    · February 28th, 2024
    It was a really fun experience. Hannah was an amazing tour guide and extremely kind, always checking up on everyone, and making sure we were enjoying our time. It was nice being on a smaller tour for my first solo trip. You got to get to know everyone better than being on a 50 person bus. There were things like the Māori cultural night, where we got to go to a buffet, and see a dance, that a lot of normal backpackers wouldn’t think of going and seeing. I’ve met two good friends from the trip, and will be telling anyone who wants to take a tour to NZ to check out Backyard roadies. :)
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    Trip date: December 2023

Dates & Availability

21 days
21 Day New Zealand Adventure
From Auckland to Christchurch

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 234888

  • Currency
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    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler 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.
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    • For any tour departing before February 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Backyard Roadies. 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.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Backyard Roadies will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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