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New Zealand North to South Island Adventure

Trip Type: Explorer

11 Days
| 1 - 16 People

Starts From:

NZD $3,267.00 /Person
From heart-racing moments to awe-inspiring scenery, this road trip through New Zealand is one to remember. Join a local leader for an 11-day adventure …
New Zealand North to South Island Adventure

From heart-racing moments to awe-inspiring scenery, this road trip through New Zealand is one to remember. Join a local leader for an 11-day adventure through epic landscapes, wildlife and living 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 in a Maori village, and make the most of all that scenic Taupo has to offer. 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!

Itinerary

Day 1: Auckland

Day 2: Coromandel Peninsula

Day 3: Coromandel Peninsula / Rotorua

Day 4: Rotorua

Day 5: 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

1 breakfasts and 1 dinners are included

Transport

Private Vehicle, Ferry

Accomodation

Basic hotel (5 nights), Cabins (with shared facilities) (1 night), Multi-share accommodation (with shared facilities) (1 night), Lodge (2 nights), Lodge (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Coromandel Peninsula - Hot Water Beach
  • Coromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove
  • Murupara - Hangi Dinner
  • Murupara - Learn to Weave Flax
  • Murupara - Learn the Haka
  • Murupara - Village Tour with Local Maori
  • Tongariro National Park - Scenic Drive
  • Marlborough - Cook Strait Ferry Crossing
  • Kaikoura - Visit to a Seal Colony
Trip Highlights
  • Head to a Maori village where the profits of your visit are fed back into the community. Learn the haka and do some 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 on the Coromandel Peninsula.
  • Experience the geothermal delights of Rotorua with a full free day to choose from optional activities – you could watch New Zealand’s largest geyser erupt, see adorable kiwis at a conservation centre or kayak through glowworm caves.
  • Chill out next to New Zealand’s largest lake in Taupo. Whether you fancy bungee jumping, skydiving, kayaking or simply relaxing, Taupo has something for you.
Dates & Availability

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Availability

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