Black Friday Sale:  Europe Tours  up to 70% OFF

New deals in 26 Nov, 2024
From
US $1,291

Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse

7 days
From Wellington to Auckland
4.5
79 traveler reviews
Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse - Haka Tours
From
US $1,291
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:
Haka Tours
Max group size:
16
Age range:
18 to 39
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
89989
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Fall in love with the capital of New Zealand
  • Skydive or bungee jump over Lake Taupo
  • Go on a hard but rewarding hike around Tongariro
  • Discover the most beautiful beaches

Itinerary

Expand All
  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Wellington to Taupō
  2. Day 2 Taupō
  3. Day 3 Taupō to Murupara
  4. Day 4 Murupara to Rotorua
  5. Day 5 Rotorua
  6. Day 6 Rotorua to Coromandel
  7. Day 7 Coromandel to Auckland
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

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Customer Photos

Operated by

Haka Tours

Number of tours

22

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

94%

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...

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

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.1
  • 4.5
  • Most Recent
  • Most Popular
  • Highest First
  • Lowest First
  • Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse reviewer 1
    · January 27th, 2024
    this tour was just a huge disappointment, this is overpriced, unorganized and leaves you sorry for all the money you spent. of course the sights you will see are amazing, but the tour itself just makes you sad. the guide had absolutely no plan at anytime what was going on, due to this lack of organization, it was always quite hectic rushing from one place to the next. also I made bookings for activities back when I booked the tour itself months in advance, just to realize once I was at the activity it was not prebooked. here it’s advertised as 18-39, which was actually not true, more like an average of 45+. the hostels are not high-end, they are just normal average youth hostels. I did reach out to them on the second day, explaining the circumstances, but sadly did not receive a very constructive answer and no resulting action. honestly, I‘m just mad.
    Show more
    Trip date: January 2024
  • A
    · January 8th, 2024
    Everyday was different. A well planned out tour giving a rich experience. You want to know what Maori culture is in a short time? This is it!!!!!!
    Trip date: November 2023
  • AB
    · September 5th, 2023
    This tour was an amazing way to see the main highlights of the North Island. I really enjoyed learning more about Maori culture, the great selection of activities on tour and seeing all of the unique landscapes like volcanoes and geysers. My tour guide Summer was also the best! Always full of energy and joy and this really reflected on our group's mood too. Highly recommend!
    Show more
    Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse customer review photo 1Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse customer review photo 2Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse customer review photo 3Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse customer review photo 4Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse customer review photo 5Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse customer review photo 6
    Trip date: November 2022
  • CC
    · February 6th, 2023
    We unfortunately had awful weather which meant many of the activities could not go ahead. However, George, our tour guide, worked so hard to fit in many of the activities, including driving us back up to hobbiton. A very well organised and resiliant team at Haka prevented our trip from being a right off. Would go with them again.
    Show more
    Trip date: January 2023
  • IA
    · December 10th, 2022
    Had a fantastic time! There are so many extra activities to choose from. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate the entire time so some activities were cancelled. Not much that can be done about that. The Māori cultural stay was probably my favourite stop. So much fun and learnt to much. Also shout out to Cal our guide who was great!
    Show more
    Haka Tours commented on this review
    Thank you for the great review! We're really happy to hear you've enjoyed our tour and Cal's guiding. We'll make sure to pass on your kind words to him.
    Trip date: December 2022
  • IM
    · March 13th, 2020
    the tour was good but they can add more activities io some idle times.
    Trip date: February 2020
  • MD
    · February 24th, 2020
    Brilliant company with a very personal approach to guiding, effectively becoming one of the group most of the time. The small group size and mostly solo travellers means that a group of strangers leave as close friends after the trip. It clear that Haka have great values, with bolt on activities sometimes costing less than the walk in price and with their support and appreciation of the Mauri community. Highly recommended, just wish I had booked to stay longer. Thanks Kenna and Haka Tours.
    Show more
    Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse customer review photo 1Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse customer review photo 2Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse customer review photo 3Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse customer review photo 4Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse customer review photo 5Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse customer review photo 6
    Trip date: February 2020
  • Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse reviewer 8
    · February 9th, 2020
    Definitely do it! The hostels can be harsh and things might not be always 100% organised but you get to experience NZ in such a unique way that makes it all worthwhile.
    Trip date: December 2019
  • A
    · January 31st, 2020
    Do it. 14 out of 16 were solo travelers and we all got along great. Most were in their 20s, some in 30s and 40s, 2 were in the 50s and the couple were 65 and we all became friends. The younger ones liked to play music (on the bus) more than the older ones but the leader/driver was very good at keeping a nice balance. It was very relaxing and you could easily spend time with others or go off alone if you needed space.
    Show more
    Trip date: December 2019
  • B
    · January 12th, 2020
    A really great tour to introduce you to the North Island. Perfect to see as much as possible in 7 days. We really enjoyed all of the activity options and freedom to pick and choose what you like.
    Trip date: January 2020

Dates & Availability

7 days
Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse
From Wellington to Auckland

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
Select The Travel Month
Select Your Tour Version
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 26 Nov, 2024
  • Friday
    6 Dec, 2024
    Thursday
    12 Dec, 2024
    English
    Almost Sold Out
    $1,341
  • Thursday
    12 Dec, 2024
    Wednesday
    18 Dec, 2024
    English
    Filling Fast
    $1,341
  • Saturday
    4 Jan, 2025
    Friday
    10 Jan, 2025
    English
    Almost Sold Out
    $1,341
  • Monday
    13 Jan, 2025
    Sunday
    19 Jan, 2025
    English
    Almost Sold Out
    $1,341
  • Saturday
    15 Feb, 2025
    Friday
    21 Feb, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    $1,341
    Only Pay $80 Deposit
  • Sunday
    20 Apr, 2025
    Saturday
    26 Apr, 2025
    English
    $1,291
    Only Pay $80 Deposit
  • Tuesday
    27 May, 2025
    Monday
    2 Jun, 2025
    English
    $1,291
    Only Pay $80 Deposit

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
  • Is there a single supplement available on this tour?

    Yes. Please take note that there will be an extra charge for a single supplement room. Please contact us to arrange this.

Can’t find the answer to your question?

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 January 25th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 25th, 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.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Haka Tours" 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.

Videos

  • Experience the very best of the North Island of NZ
  • Visit New Zealand - Experience an Adventure of a Lifetime
  • The Ultimate New Zealand Road Trip with Haka Tours
  • Haka Tours - Small Group Adventure Tours
Experience the very best of the North Island of NZ