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Amplified NZ Tour in reverse

16 days
From Christchurch to Auckland
4.5
82 traveler reviews
Amplified NZ Tour in reverse - Haka Tours
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Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 16
Age range 18 to 49
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Highlights

  • Enjoy views over the Alps from Mt John
  • Discover day and night in Queenstown
  • Sail beneath thundering waterfalls
  • Skydive or bungee jump over Lake Taupo

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch to MacKenzie Country
  2. Day 2 MacKenzie Country to Queenstown
  3. Day 3 Queenstown
  4. Day 4 Queenstown to Wanaka
  5. Day 5 Wanaka to Franz Josef
  6. Day 6 Franz Josef
  7. Day 7 Franz Josef to Christchurch
  8. Day 8 Christchurch to Kaikōura
  9. Day 9 Kaikōura to Wellington
  10. Day 10 Wellington to Taupō
  11. Day 11 Taupō
  12. Day 12 Taupō to Murupara
  13. Day 13 Murupara to Rotorua
  14. Day 14 Rotorua
  15. Day 15 Rotorua to Coromandel
  16. Day 16 Coromandel to Auckland
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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

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Operated by

Haka Tours

Number of tours

20

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

90%

Haka Tours was born over a decade ago from the dreams of one man who wanted to reimagine how small group adventure tours were run. From the very first tour in June 2007 until now there’s been no looking back, and 12 years on we’re incredibly proud to be regarded as New Zealand’s leading small...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.1
  • 4.4
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  • LE
    · November 29th, 2024
    Our guide was amazing. A couple of hiccups but he handled it well and made sure we arrived at our destination
    Trip date: October 2024
  • K
    · March 3rd, 2024
    Lots of activities to chose from
    Trip date: February 2024
  • A
    · March 2nd, 2023
    This tour company over promises and under delivers. The description and photos of the accommodation and transport were great, however what we were provided was not even close to what was promised. The bus was old, dirty, and had wonky AC and no sound system. Accommodations were very basic (not as pictured) and we were put in 8-10 person dorms usually. Twice, at UrbanZ hostel we were put in a large dorm with mixed sexes. The manager said "Tom" had authorized it. I did not receive what I paid for. I should receive a refund of at least 25% for myself and my companion for the misrepresentations.
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    Kia ora, thanks for your feedback - it's essential for us to keep ensuring we're providing the best service. We're sorry to hear your comments as this is not what we usually expect to hear from guests who have travelled with us. We are passionate about... Show more
    Trip date: December 2022
  • J
    · January 20th, 2023
    Jayden was the absolute best. Absolute love for his country and so knowledgeable about the land and culture. He’s truly a gem in a gem of a country.
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    Trip date: November 2022
  • Amplified NZ Tour in reverse reviewer 5
    · January 2nd, 2023
    I’m not sure where to really start, so I will say to anyone looking at investing this much money hoping to have a nice, stress-free vacation, you are better off planning the holiday yourself and saving some money. Even though I paid well in advance for my activities and events during the tour, several of them were overlooked and never booked and because Haka does not have control of bookings that are full, you the customer pays for that by paying for something you won’t even get to do. Of course you will get your money for that event back, so they say, but it won’t happen until the tour is over. Even though the description says hotels AND hostels, it is ALL hostels. A few were pretty good and only bunked 4 people each and had its own bathroom, but others tried to cram up to 8 of us, coed at that; into a tiny room with 4 bunkbeds and no air conditioning. In fact, none of the hostels had air circulation so it is necessary to bring or but a portable fan if you get hot easy. Our tour guide, Grant, seemed really cool at first, but as the tour progressed, it was obvious he was not really focused on making sure we had the best time possible. He openly stated that problem solving was not one of his talents and that he was planning on taking a long break after our tour was done and possibly doing something else instead of touring. He wasn’t concerned whether or not we had the best time. If anything went wrong or something went sideways, a few of us would end up being the ones on the phone calling the main office or our travel agents to get it fixed instead of him doing it for us. The bus he drove us around in was not very good and just had enough seats for our group with no extra leg room. The air conditioner would stop working or freeze over and then would poor water out from the top onto the person’s belongings sitting underneath it. The mic system didn't work so he would either yell over the sound of the engine when talking or quickly go over everything we would see while the bus was parked before heading into that city or location. Our tour was 16 days long and traveled the north and south island, but most of our trip was spent on the bus or sleeping in the hostel since Grant would have us leave super early most days for the next city and we wouldn’t get to the next one in time before all the shops or restaurants closed, which is around 5-6pm. We didn’t feel like we had time to really immerse ourselves in the climate or cultures of each place and it was always go go go go. If we were not happy with the sleeping arrangements, he would just always say we were lucky to have beds at all, which since I paid as much as I did for this trip, having a decent place to sleep each night should have been included and not just a perk or bonus. I also never knew the exact timeline for the tour, besides the basic itinerary that is on the app, nor did I have any idea of what activities were actually available in each place since TourRadar only offered some of those and not all. It would have been nice if Grant had gone over what was on his paperwork with each person at the beginning so that there was time to make corrections or phone calls before those things were no longer available. The main office apparently forgot to follow up on one of the most anticipated activity I was looking forward to in Queenstown and I didn’t even know I wasn’t scheduled for it until I made Grant go over my specific itinerary. Thankfully I had my paid invoice showing that I paid for these things or else I would have just lost money. And though there were other things that could have been offered or set up by Grant or the main office instead, I was the one calling the suppliers and making the arrangements and paying extra out if pocket since I couldn’t get the money that wasn’t used for other activities until the tour was over. It was in doing this that I found that some of the events were actually cheaper going through them directly where they were more expensive through Haka. And the included daily breakfast was not anything to look forward to. It was just a couple boxes of cereal, milk, bananas and apples, and instant coffee. We usually would stop on our way to our next location each day to have a real brunch with food and coffee that we just paid extra for. New Zealand is beautiful and has always been the top country I’ve wanted to visit and it will always be one of the tops. But what makes NZ great has nothing to do with what Haka Tours offers. Pick several cities, book your hotels, call and reserve all the great things to do in each city, and learn the bus/rail transportation system to get around and I promise you will be so thankful by being in control of your money, your time, and your experience. I hope this review helps put some things into actual perspective for you. I know only return trip to NZ, I will be planning everything myself.
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    Trip date: December 2022
  • Amplified NZ Tour in reverse reviewer 6
    · November 27th, 2022
    Tour driver and tour guide was excellent. He has good knowledge of tour and he guided us very well. Only draw back of this tour was hostel. Some of hostels have room very very small to have six beds in one room. We didn't have room to put our bags on floor.
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    Trip date: November 2022
  • E
    · February 3rd, 2020
    It’s an awesome tour to take. Especially if your level of activity is high and you’d like to be around same people.
    Trip date: October 2019
  • HW
    · January 22nd, 2020
    My 16 day Haka tour was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide (Baby Jesus) was the most kind, fun, and helpful person I've ever met. He made a point to learn all of our interests and tailor the tour to suit what we wanted to get out of it. The hostels were good quality, and the activities offered at each stop were of such a broad spectrum that everyone found things to add on. Even when things went astray due to weather, Andy did everything he could to find an alternative (which was always fun). Everyone on tour was so friendly, so now I have to visit Germany, Austria, Canada, Poland and Mexico. Poor me huh? ;) I would recommend this tour for anyone with a sense of humour and a thirst for adventure.
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    Trip date: January 2020
  • C
    · January 18th, 2020
    Absolutely do it! Worth the long trip to see both islands and to experience some of the cultural aspects of the country. Be prepared for long bus rides and making stops longer than you want to stay for. Be prepared for not the nicest accommodations (more expectation setting about this would have been helpful).
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    Trip date: January 2020
  • MU
    · January 16th, 2020
    This was a great tour, it covered the most popular tourist areas and provided lots of opportunities for adventure activities. It’s only downfall were some of the accommodations. Having paid a hefty single room supplement expecting all single rooms would have private bathrooms I was later informed that private bathrooms would only be available for 70% of the time. The reality was private bathrooms were less than 50% of the time. This was very disappointing, more so because in some accommodations some people paying single supplements had private bathrooms whilst others paying the same didn’t. The tour leader, however, was excellent, and we did have a fantastic trip.
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    Trip date: December 2019

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16 days
Amplified NZ Tour in reverse
From Christchurch to Auckland

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • Can dietary preferences, such as a dairy-free diet, be accommodated on the tour?

      Dietary preferences, including dairy-free options, are catered for on the tour. It is advised to communicate any such requirements in advance.

    • Can I add extra activities to my tour?

      You can add additional activities to your tour, depending on availability. It's recommended to book these as early as possible.

    • How is the food arrangement for guests with dietary restrictions?

      Accommodations for dietary restrictions like lactose intolerance are noted and communicated to the tour guide to ensure appropriate food options are available.

    • What transport options are recommended for transferring from the airport?

      For airport transfers, services like SuperShuttle are recommended, which can be checked and booked online.

    • Is it possible to book accommodations directly before and after the tour?

      Pre-tour and post-tour accommodations can be requested and are subject to availability. Early booking is encouraged to secure your desired dates.

    • What are the conditions for booking additional nights at the tour accommodation?

      Additional nights at the tour accommodation can be requested; these are subject to availability and are usually confirmed closer to the tour start date.

    • When are new tour dates generally released?

      New tour dates are typically released about a year in advance.

    • Can I participate in the tour if I am 63 years old?

      Guests of all ages are welcome on our tours, including adventure tours.

    • Is a single supplement available, and how can I book it?

      Single supplement options are available but depend on room availability. It's best to check directly on the booking platform or reach out to customer service.

    • What types of rooms are offered in the accommodation?

      The standard accommodation is dormitory-style, with private room options being subject to availability.

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    Tour ID: 87257

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

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    • 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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    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before February 26th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 26th, 2025, a minimum payment of $80 is required to confirm your booking with Haka Tours. 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 65 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 Haka Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, 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.

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