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Ultimate New Zealand

24 days
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From Auckland to Christchurch
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Ultimate New Zealand - Intrepid Travel
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Platinum Operator
Intrepid Travel
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Age range 18 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Paihia
    Paihia
  • Raglan
    Raglan
  • Waitomo
    Waitomo
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Taupo
    Taupo
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
  • Hokitika
    Hokitika
  • Greymouth
    Greymouth
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland's Sky Tower
  • Cruise to Poor Knights Islands
  • Discover Waitangi Treaty Grounds
  • Sail across Cook Strait
  • Carve your own pounamu pendant

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Auckland
  2. Day 2 Auckland / Tutukaka
  3. Day 3 Tutukaka / Paihia
  4. Day 4 Paihia
  5. Day 5 Paihia / Auckland
  6. Day 6 Coromandel Peninsula
  7. Day 7 Raglan
  8. Day 8 Waitomo / Rotorua
  9. Day 9 Rotorua
  10. Day 10 Taupo
  11. Day 11 Taupo
  12. Day 12 Wellington
  13. Day 13 Wellington
  14. Day 14 Kaikoura
  15. Day 15 Christchurch
  16. Day 16 Christchurch / Lake Tekapo / Ohau
  17. Day 17 Mackenzie Country / Queenstown
  18. Day 18 Queenstown
  19. Day 19 Queenstown / Wanaka
  20. Day 20 Wanaka
  21. Day 21 Wanaka / Franz Josef
  22. Day 22 Franz Josef
  23. Day 23 Hokitika / Greymouth / Christchurch
  24. Day 24 Christchurch
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

4.6
(8,882 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

1,299

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

84%

Back in 1989, two guys from Melbourne, Australia by the names of Darrell and Manch set off on an adventure to the other side of the world. They travelled to Africa and without air conditioning on their modified truck, they filled it with supplies, some beer, a bunch of aviator sunglasses, and...

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Customer Reviews

  • Anonymous
    · December 5th, 2024
    My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour. The group we were a part of was just exceptional and we loved our time...
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  • Maximilian
    · September 24th, 2024
    Loved the whole trip Our guide Duli was amazing he read our wishes from our lips and made them happen
  • Suzanne
    · October 31st, 2024
    Our guide, Robert with Intrepid Travel was the most outstanding tour guide we’ve ever had. He was so enthusiastic,...
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Dates & Availability

24 days
Ultimate New Zealand
From Auckland to Christchurch

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 273937

  • Currency
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    New Zealand Dollar
    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.
    • 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 February 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid 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 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 Intrepid Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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