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Legendary New Zealand
21 days • 4.5
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Start
Auckland, New Zealand
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Finish
Wellington, New Zealand
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Trip Code
PHRZC
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Min Age
18
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Trip Size
6 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
20 breakfasts, 2 dinners
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Transport
Private Vehicle, Ferry
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Accommodation
Multi-share hostel with shared facilities (20 nights)
From £3,000(21 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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From the geothermal delight of Rotorua to the pristine beaches of the Coromandel Peninsula and endless waters of Lake Taupo, experience the beauty of the North Island.
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Head to a Maori village where profits from your visit are fed back into the community, learn the haka and Maori weaving before tucking into a traditional hangi dinner.
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Calling all adventure seekers! Queenstown is overflowing with adrenaline-pumping activities, so dive straight in or sit back with a glass of world-class local wine.
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Stand in awe of the epic Franz Josef glacier and visit a local gallery to learn about the significance of pounamu (greenstone) to Maori culture while carving your own pendant.
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Explore the coastal delights of Abel Tasman National Park, where secluded coves and golden beaches make walking, kayaking and swimming a real joy.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip is operated and run by Haka Tours, an Tuuur Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Haka customers and Tuuur customers. Tuuur works closely with Haka Tours to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time in New Zealand.
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Accommodation on this trip is in mixed-gender multi-share dormitory style hostels with shared facilities. Dorms generally consist of 4-8 beds (private rooms are available on request). You may be required to share with non-Tuuur travellers outside of your group. People travelling together may occasionally be separated due to rooming configurations.
Itinerary
Maori myths, magical scenery and unforgettable moments
Refreshing landscapes made up of snowy peaks, icy glaciers, clear waters and golden beaches – it’s all one big treat for the senses. Spend 21 days discovering the very best of New Zealand, from the North Island to the South Island, travelling with a local leader to see the country through the eyes of a Kiwi. Marvel at Rotorua’s geothermal features, learn about local culture in a Maori village and hang out in trendy Wellington. Hop over the Cook Strait to get your heart racing in adventurous Queenstown, stand in awe of the Franz Josef Glacier and explore the pristine coastline of Abel Tasman National Park. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Accommodation on this trip is in mixed-gender multi-share dormitory style hostels with shared facilities. We are aware of a system functionality limitation incorrectly indicating "twin-share" when you manage your booking on our website.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Auckland / Coromandel Peninsula
- DAY 2Day 2 • Rotorua
- DAY 3Day 3 • Rotorua
- DAY 4Day 4 • Murupara
- DAY 5Day 5 • Taupo
- DAY 6Day 6 • Taupo
- DAY 7Day 7 • Wellington
- DAY 8Day 8 • Wellington / Kaikoura
- DAY 9Day 9 • Kaikoura / Christchurch
- DAY 10Day 10 • Christchurch / Lake Tekapo
- DAY 11Day 11 • Queenstown
- DAY 12Day 12 • Queenstown
- DAY 13Day 13 • Queenstown / Wanaka
- DAY 14Day 14 • Wanaka / Franz Josef
- DAY 15Day 15 • Franz Josef
- DAY 16Day 16 • Punakaiki
- DAY 17Day 17 • Punakaiki
- DAY 18Day 18 • Abel Tasman National Park
- DAY 19Day 19 • Abel Tasman National Park
- DAY 20Day 20 • Abel Tasman National Park / Wellington
- DAY 21Day 21 • Wellington
Inclusions
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20 breakfasts, 2 dinners
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Private Vehicle, Ferry
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Multi-share hostel with shared facilities (20 nights)
festival Included activities
circleCoromandel Peninsula - Hot Water Beach
circleRotorua - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
circleCoromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove
circleMurupara - Hangi Dinner
circleRotorua - Pohutu Geyser
circleRotorua - Visit Te Puia Maori Village
circleMurupara - Learn to Weave Flax
circleMurupara - Learn the Haka
circleMurupara - Village Tour with Maori Elder
circleTongariro National Park - Scenic Drive
circleWellington - Mount Victoria Lookout
circleMarlborough - Cook Strait Ferry Crossing
circleKaikoura - Visit to a Seal Colony
circleLake Tekapo - Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
circleChristchurch - City Tour
circleQueenstown - Kawarau Gorge
circleArrowtown - Village visit
circleWest Coast - Haast Pass
circleWest Coast - Lake Hawea Lookout
circleFranz Josef - Carve your own Pounamu Necklace
circleHokitika - Mountain Jade Greenstone Factory
circlePunakaiki - Overnight in a Rainforest Retreat
circlePunakaiki - Pancake Rocks Visit
circleMarlborough - Visit Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve
circleAbel Tasman National Park - Paddle a Waka (war canoe)
museum Optional activities
circleCoromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove Kayaking - NZD175
circleRotorua - Forest Ziplining Canopy Tour - from - (3.5hrs) - NZD189
circleRotorua - River Sledging - NZD135
circleRotorua - ZORB - from - NZD45
circleRotorua - Whitewater Rafting - NZD139
circleRotorua - Redwoods Nightlights Tree Walk - NZD37
circleRotorua - Guided Glowworm Kayak, Hot Pools & Dinner - NZD300
circleTaupo - Water Touch Bungy - NZD235
circleTaupo - Skydive - from - NZD529
circleTaupō - Lake Taupō Sailing Adventure - NZD69
circleTaupo - Tongariro Crossing Return Shuttle to/from Trail Head (Nov-Apr only) - NZD130
circleKaikoura - Dolphin Encounter - NZD120
circleKaikoura - Whale Watching - NZD175
circleKaikoura - Albatross Encounter - NZD175
circleKaikoura - Wildlife Kayaking - NZD140
circleLake Tekapo - Tekapo Springs Hot Pool - NZD50
circleLake Tekapo - The Crater Experience - NZD129
circleLake Tekapo - The Summit Experience - NZD209
circleLake Tekapo - Hike up Mt John - Free
circleQueenstown - Kawarau Bridge Bungy - NZD320
circleQueenstown - Canyoning - NZD239
circleQueenstown - Shotover River Jet Boat Ride - NZD169
circleQueenstown - Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - NZD285
circleQueenstown - Canyon Swing - from - NZD295
circleQueenstown - Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Day Trip - NZD674
circleQueenstown - Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Coach Day Trip - NZD274
circleQueenstown - Skydiving - from - NZD430
circleQueenstown - Nevis Bungy - NZD395
circleQueenstown - Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Fly Day Trip - NZD789
circleQueenstown - Skyline Gondola - NZD64
circleQueenstown - Dart River Funyaks - from - NZD495
circleQueenstown - Time Tripper - NZD20
circleWanaka - Happy Hour on the Lake - NZD64
circleWanaka - Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk - NZD159
circleWanaka - Skydiving - from - NZD379
circleWanaka - Mou Waho Island Cruise - NZD119
circleWanaka - Waterfall Climbing - from - NZD199
circleFranz Josef - Glacier Lake Kayaking - NZD165
circleFranz Josef - Glacier Heli Hike - NZD795
circleFranz Josef - Heli Experience with Snow Landing - NZD325
circleFranz Josef - Skydiving - from - NZD399
circlePunakaiki - Glowworm Caves - NZD145
circlePunakaiki - Skeleton Crew Bone Carving - NZD90
circlePunakaiki - Underworld Tube Rafting - NZD215
circleAbel Tasman National Park - Sailing & Walking Excursion - NZD132
circleAbel Tasman National Park - Sea Kayaking - NZD199
circleAbel Tasman National Park - Canyoning - NZD319
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Important notes
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1. This trip starts in Auckland on Day 1 at 8am. You will depart the city immediately after the welcome meeting. This trip ends on Day 21 in Wellington and you are free to leave at any time.
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2. Accommodation on this trip is in multi-share hostels. Multishare typically includes 4-8 beds. You may be required to share with group members of a different gender, couples and non-Tuuur travellers outside of your group. People travelling together may occasionally be separated due to rooming configurations.
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3. A single supplement (with shared bathroom facilities) is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. If you are a single traveller this will give you a single room, if you are travelling as a couple a double room will be allocated to you. The single supplement excludes Day 4 (Murupara) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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4. This trip requires a minimum number of booked customers to guarantee the departure. Your Booking Agent will advise at time of booking if the departure has met minimum numbers. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be advised no later than 56 days out from departure (prior to full payment due). We recommend arranging flights and related travel services once your departure is guaranteed. In the event that your departure is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being met, a full refund will be provided of monies paid.
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5. This trip is operated and run by Haka Tours, an Tuuur Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Haka customers and Tuuur customers. Tuuur works closely with Haka Tours to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time in New Zealand.
Reviews (4)
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Cristina
Nov 20, 2024
This trip has been fantastic NZ is a paradise on earth. Our leader Paul played an excellent role to make this trip magic .
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Siwan
Aug 25, 2024
Wonderful trip with a great group of people. I felt like I saw a lot of what New Zealand has to offer including sceneries and culture. Oli the tour guide was amazing and was very caring and reassuring. The trip was busy but I enjoyed that element.
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Abigail
Feb 10, 2023
Lots of teething issues with Intrepid taking over Haka Tours. One group member told the wrong starting point for the trip, another told the wrong starting date, additional accommodation for me not booked, then once they’d found somewhere for me to stay it was booked for the wrong date! Needs some adjustments to the itinerary in terms of duration of stay in each place but overall a really enjoyable tour! Not much included though so be prepared to pay lots more for the optional activities!
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Eleonora
Nov 20, 2024
Il viaggio è stato piacevole, la nostra guida era molto qualificata.
I pernottamenti lasciavano un po' a desiderare. Certi ostelli , a pareri non erano secondo le mie aspettative , qualità minima per il prezzo pagato, pochi servizi. In compenso il personale è sempre stato premuroso e cortese. .