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New Zealand's North to South Island Adventure

Trip Type: Explorer

11 Days
| 1 - 16 People

Starts From:

NZD $3,238.50 /Person
From heart-racing moments to awe-inspiring scenery, this road trip through New Zealand is one to remember for a lifetime. Join a local leader for …
New Zealand's North to South Island Adventure

From heart-racing moments to awe-inspiring scenery, this road trip through New Zealand is one to remember for a lifetime. Join a local leader for an 11-day adventure taking in epic landscapes, wildlife and culture. Take it easy at Coromandel’s Hot Water Beach, check out simmering mud pools and geysers in Rotorua, learn the Haka and tuck into a traditional hangi at a Maori village and make the most of all Taupo has to offer. See Hobbiton of Lord of the Rings fame and feel like you’re stepping straight into a fantasy as you drive through landscapes used in the films. Then, travel to the South Island to continue your adventure, sailing on the ferry through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds. End it all in Christchurch, the perfect spot to extend your journey into the south! 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" on sections of booking confirmations and invoices.

Itinerary

Day 1: Auckland

Day 2: Coromandel Peninsula

Day 3: Coromandel Peninsula / Hobbiton / Rotorua

Day 4: Rotorua

Day 5: Rotorua / Murupara

Day 6: Taupo

Day 7: Taupo

Day 8: Wellington

Day 9: Marlborough Sounds / Kaikoura

Day 10: Kaikoura / Christchurch

Day 11: Christchurch

Trip Inclusions

Meals

9 breakfasts and 1 dinners are included

Transport

Private Vehicle, Ferry

Accomodation

Multi-share hostel with shared facilities (10 nights)

Included Activities

  • Coromandel Peninsula - Hot Water Beach
  • Rotorua - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
  • Coromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove
  • Murupara - Hangi Dinner
  • Rotorua - Pohutu Geyser
  • Rotorua - Visit Te Puia Maori Village
  • Murupara - Learn to Weave Flax
  • Murupara - Learn the Haka
  • Murupara - Village Tour with Local Maori
  • Tongariro National Park - Scenic Drive
  • Wellington - Mount Victoria Lookout
  • Marlborough - Cook Strait Ferry Crossing
  • Kaikoura - Visit to a Seal Colony
Trip Highlights
  • Head to a Maori village where the profits from your visit are fed back into the community, learn the haka and Maori weaving before tucking into a traditional hangi dinner.
  • Take the ferry from Wellington to Picton, sailing through the Marlborough Sounds – scenic sea-drowned valleys with lush peaks and bright blue waters. If you’re lucky, you might even spot some dolphins swimming next to the boat!
  • Dig your own natural hot tub on Hot Water Beach and check out the much-photographed Cathedral Cove – a little piece of paradise awaits on the Coromandel Peninsula.
  • Experience the geothermal delights of Rotorua, watch New Zealand’s largest geyser erupt and observe adorable kiwis in a nocturnal house at a conservation centre.
  • Chill out next to New Zealand’s largest lake in Taupo. Whether you fancy bungy-jumping, skydiving, kayaking or relaxing, Taupo has something for you.
Dates & Availability

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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: PHRN
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Auckland, New Zealand
Trip Ends: Christchurch, New Zealand
Countries Visited: New Zealand

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Destination Details

New Zealand
| 11 Days
| 1 - 16 People