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21-Day Legendary New Zealand Tour
21 days
About this activity
1 Auckland to Coromandel
Take in the oh so perfect coastal views on an epic scenic drive to the Coromandel.
2 Coromandel to Waitomo
Explore majestic Cathedral Cove, dig your own hot tub before heading to Waitomo, home of the glow worms
3 Waitomo to Murupara
Discover underground caves illuminated by thousands of glowworms and journey to Murupara for an unforgettable cultural experience
4 Murupara to Rotorua
A day in Rotorua with options galore
5 Rotorua to Taupō
A free morning in Rotorua and a short drive to Taupō, with mud pools and thundering waterfalls along the way
6 Taupō
Explore the Taupō region, home of Australasia’s largest lake and the world-famous Tongariro Crossing
7 Taupō to Wellington
After road-tripping past Mordor and Mt Doom we hit New Zealand’s “cool little capital”, Wellington.
8 Wellington to Kaikōura
Sail to the South Island and discover the stunning Kaikōura coast.
9 Kaikōura to Christchurch
A paradise for marine wildlife, Kaikōura is home to playful dolphins and beautiful whales
10 Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Explore downtown Christchurch before heading to the striking lakes and mountains of Tekapo.
11 Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
A stunning drive through mountain landscapes to the jewel of the South Island: Queenstown
12 Queenstown
Indulge your inner adrenaline junkie in Queenstown or take a day trip to the spectacular Milford Sound
13 Queenstown to Wanaka
Cross the mountains from Queenstown into wondrous Wanaka.
14 Wanaka to Franz Josef
Our favourite scenic New Zealand drive from the Southern Alps to the West Coast.
15 Franz Josef
Take in the stunning Franz Josef Glacier.
16 Franz Josef to Punakaiki
Road trip up the South Island’s wild West Coast, and sleep at a hidden retreat set in a peaceful rainforest.
17 Punakaiki
Hear the roars of the crashing waves on the Pancake Rocks in Punakaiki.
18 Punakaiki to Abel Tasman
Journey to the top of New Zealand’s South Island.
19 Abel Tasman
Prepare to fall in love with Abel Tasman National Park.
20 Abel Tasman to Wellington
Discover azure skies and wide open spaces around our sunniest location – Nelson.
21 Wellington to Auckland
Say goodbye to your new Haka friends on the journey back up to Auckland.
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Take in the oh so perfect coastal views on an epic scenic drive to the Coromandel.
2 Coromandel to Waitomo
Explore majestic Cathedral Cove, dig your own hot tub before heading to Waitomo, home of the glow worms
3 Waitomo to Murupara
Discover underground caves illuminated by thousands of glowworms and journey to Murupara for an unforgettable cultural experience
4 Murupara to Rotorua
A day in Rotorua with options galore
5 Rotorua to Taupō
A free morning in Rotorua and a short drive to Taupō, with mud pools and thundering waterfalls along the way
6 Taupō
Explore the Taupō region, home of Australasia’s largest lake and the world-famous Tongariro Crossing
7 Taupō to Wellington
After road-tripping past Mordor and Mt Doom we hit New Zealand’s “cool little capital”, Wellington.
8 Wellington to Kaikōura
Sail to the South Island and discover the stunning Kaikōura coast.
9 Kaikōura to Christchurch
A paradise for marine wildlife, Kaikōura is home to playful dolphins and beautiful whales
10 Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Explore downtown Christchurch before heading to the striking lakes and mountains of Tekapo.
11 Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
A stunning drive through mountain landscapes to the jewel of the South Island: Queenstown
12 Queenstown
Indulge your inner adrenaline junkie in Queenstown or take a day trip to the spectacular Milford Sound
13 Queenstown to Wanaka
Cross the mountains from Queenstown into wondrous Wanaka.
14 Wanaka to Franz Josef
Our favourite scenic New Zealand drive from the Southern Alps to the West Coast.
15 Franz Josef
Take in the stunning Franz Josef Glacier.
16 Franz Josef to Punakaiki
Road trip up the South Island’s wild West Coast, and sleep at a hidden retreat set in a peaceful rainforest.
17 Punakaiki
Hear the roars of the crashing waves on the Pancake Rocks in Punakaiki.
18 Punakaiki to Abel Tasman
Journey to the top of New Zealand’s South Island.
19 Abel Tasman
Prepare to fall in love with Abel Tasman National Park.
20 Abel Tasman to Wellington
Discover azure skies and wide open spaces around our sunniest location – Nelson.
21 Wellington to Auckland
Say goodbye to your new Haka friends on the journey back up to Auckland.
Included
- Passionate Kiwi guides
- 20 nights in high-end hostel accommodation, 1 night shared cultural experience* – dorm share, upgrades available
- Small groups, maximum 16
- Orientation tour of every location
- Comfortable bus transport
- Cross Cook Strait on the Interislander ferry
- Traverse the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine train
- Continental breakfast every day
- Traditional Māori hāngī dinner cooked in an underground oven
- Experience a Māori cultural performance in Rotorua
- Check out Rotorua’s bubbling mud pools
- Learn a haka and poi performance with a local iwi (tribe)
- Carve your own pounamu (jade) pendant in Franz Josef
- Learn to paddle a waka (Māori canoe) in Abel Tasman
- Discover NZ's most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Areas
- Journey through multiple National Parks
- Plus many surprise stops on the way
Not included
- Optional Activities
- Lunch
- Dinner
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
35%
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