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Walking in New Zealand

19 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
4.6
22 traveler reviews
Walking in New Zealand - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
49808
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland's city center and wharf
  • Experience a Maori 'hangi' dinner in Rotorua
  • Walk through Waimangu Volcanic Valley
  • Hike in Tongariro National Park
  • Cruise through Marlborough Sounds

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Auckland
  2. Day 2 Travel south through the Waikato region to volcanic Rotorua
  3. Day 3 Visit Waimangu Valley Geothermal Park and lake walk
  4. Day 4 Explore the Tongariro National Park on foot, including a section of the iconic Tongariro Crossing
  5. Day 5 Explore Wellington
  6. Day 6 Cross the Cook Strait and Marlborough Sound to the South Island
  7. Day 7 Visit Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary. Walk along Queen Charlotte Track
  8. Day 8 Explore Abel Tasman National Park by boat and on foot
  9. Day 9 Fossils, fur seals and Pororari River Track
  10. Day 10 Walk in glacial valley
  11. Day 11 Experience Gondwanaland. Drive to Wanaka
  12. Day 12 Free day to explore Wanaka
  13. Day 13 Discover Arrowtown Chinese Settlement. Explore Queenstown
  14. Day 14 Walk part of the Kepler Track
  15. Day 15 Boat cruise on Milford Sound
  16. Day 16 Scenic drive to Twizel through the Lindis Pass. Free afternoon
  17. Day 17 Walking in the shadow of Mount Cook
  18. Day 18 Drive to Christchurch via Lake Tekapo
  19. Day 19 Trip ends in Christchurch
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

439

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.1
  • 4.5
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  • A
    · February 20th, 2023
    Difficult to pick but Milford Sound cruise, Akaroa(Mount Cook), Lake Murcheson, Queen Charlotte Sound, Abel Tasman boat/walk/beach all brilliant
    Trip date: January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · February 7th, 2023
    The Marlborough Sound, Mt Cook and Lake Machesson view of views.
    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · January 29th, 2023
    Milford sound was fantastic. Walking the Hooker Valley trail was also very good.
    Trip date: January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · February 20th, 2023
    Hooker Track hike at Aoraki/Mount Cook and lunch at Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre overlooking mountain. Breakfast at Lake Matheson cafe then beautiful hike and reflection pond. Abel Tasman boat tour and swiming at Little Kaiteriteri beach. Cruise to Milford Sound was beautiful. Tongariro Hike was almost spiritual and other worldly. Skipping rocks in Kingston.
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    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · February 2nd, 2023
    Every day of the tour there was a highlight moment . In such an amazing country it is very difficult to pick out any one in particular. Our tour guide , Vaughan, with his knowledge and consideration for our experience, made sure we had a daily 'wow!'
    Trip date: January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · March 12th, 2023
    The scenery, the walks, and the boat trips on both Sounds
    Trip date: February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 24th, 2023
    Thank you for having the alternative walking opportunitiy of the alpine crossing in Tongariro. It was amazing. Also loved the Queen Charlotte track and of course the Hooker Valley track.
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 25th, 2023
    Fine guide, good ho/motels, wonderful scenery
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 27th, 2023
    Crossing the Cook Strait to the South Island. Wanaka Queenstown
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · January 29th, 2024
    It's difficult to highlight any one thing. I enjoyed the itinerary, the people I was with and the guide.
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!

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19 days
Walking in New Zealand
From Auckland to Christchurch

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    • For any tour departing before February 4th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 4th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. 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 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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