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New Zealand Adventurer

14 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
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Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 18
Age range 18 to 39
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Highlights

  • Traverse the world-famous Tongariro Crossing, voted the best one-day hike in New Zealand.
  • Venture through the gateway to Narnia to picturesque views of Cathedral Cove on the Coromandel Coast.
  • Explore the Abel Tasman National Park, known for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs and it’s world-famous coast track.
  • Experience the abundant wildlife up close and personal in Kaikoura.

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Auckland to Hahei
  2. Day 2 Hahei to Rotorua
  3. Day 3 Rotorua
  4. Day 4 Rotorua to Taupo
  5. Day 5 Taupo
  6. Day 6 Taupo to Raglan via Waitomo
  7. Day 7 Raglan to Auckland to Christchurch
  8. Day 8 Christchurch to Punakaiki
  9. Day 9 Punakaiki
  10. Day 10 Punakaiki to Abel Tasman
  11. Day 11 Abel Tasman to Golden Bay Day Trip
  12. Day 12 Abel Tasman
  13. Day 13 Abel Tasman to Kaikoura via Marlborough
  14. Day 14 Kaikoura to Christchurch
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What's Not Included

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Operated by

Wild Kiwi

Number of tours

13

Age Range

18 to 100 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

94%

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Customer Reviews

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    · January 28th, 2020
    Ben is funny, caring and goes out of his way to...
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    Wild Kiwi commented on this review
    Hi Anya, thank you so much for your wonderful review of your guide Ben! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time on tour with him, exploring the best of New Zealand. We hope to see you on board with Wild Kiwi again soon.
    Trip date: January 2020

Dates & Availability

14 days
New Zealand Adventurer
From Auckland to Christchurch

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    Lindsay

    Asked on January 15th, 2025

    How many participants have signed up for the trip so far? How old are the currently confirmed participants? Where are the participants from? What exactly does "Transport in our own luxury vehicle" mean (is it a bus)?

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten January 2025

      14 guests have signed up to this tour. Our guests age between 18-39. Our guests are from the UK, Europe, Austrailia and the US as well as other parts of the world. We use Mercede Sprinters which include USB charging points. wi-fi and air-conditioning.

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    Lucas

    Asked on January 1st, 2025

    Are activities included in the tour price?

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten January 2025

      Activities are not included in the base price of the tour to offer the flexibility to customize your adventure by choosing which ones you'd like to add.

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    Debra

    Asked on December 17th, 2024

    Is it possible to join a trip if I'm over 39 years old?

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten December 2024

      Wild Kiwi Adventure Tours are designed for 18 - 39 year olds to give our guests the opportunity to travel with people of their own age. We recommend our Premium tours for guests outside this age range, which offer tours for a wider demographic while staying in 3 - 4-star accommodations.

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    Belinda

    Asked on December 4th, 2024

    IS it possible to join the tour then or not? If you have another exit between the 11th and the 18th, please count me in!

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten December 2024

      It is possible to join the trip on January 12th, 2025. Alternatively, you can also join on the 18th of January departure, which means you won't miss any days of this tour.

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      Belinda

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      Where would I might join you and what I'd miss? Will there be a discount on the final price?

    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten December 2024

      Usually, the Northern Voyager route would be in Rotorua on day 3, so this is where you could meet the tour. Unfortunately, there is no discount offered for guests who join trips late, or depart early.

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      Belinda

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      Can I do the Southern loop starting on the 18th Jan? And then do the Northern Loop on the 25th? Like the other way around?

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      Belinda

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      Does the Explorer include a Māori Haka? I'd love to see this live.

    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten December 2024

      Speak to your guide about seeing a Māori Haka, they may be able to help make this possible.

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    Paulien

    Asked on July 23rd, 2024

    What should I do if faced with an emergency during the tour?

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten July 2024

      For emergencies during the tour, you can use the contact information provided in your tour details to reach your guide or tour support team promptly.

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    Tammy

    Asked on July 23rd, 2024

    What is the process for booking tour activities?

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten July 2024

      You can view and budget for optional activities via our website. Once on tour, your guide can assist you with bookings to help you manage your itinerary without hassle.

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    Daxou

    Asked on July 13th, 2024

    What happens if I choose not to participate in certain activities like skydiving?

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten July 2024

      Opting out of activities like the bungy jump or skydive will not lead to a cost reduction as all activities are optional and charged separately.

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    Gabi

    Asked on June 12th, 2024

    How can I contact the tour operater if I have questions?

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten June 2024

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for any inquiries.

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    Mahmoud

    Asked on May 23rd, 2024

    How much should I budget for daily meals?

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten May 2024

      You should budget approximately $15-$20 for lunch and $30 for dinner each day if you choose not to prepare your own meals.

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    Eddy

    Asked on April 1st, 2024

    Where does the tour start and finish?

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten April 2024

      The tour starts at Lylo Auckland and finishes in Lylo Christchurch.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 110619

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  • 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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 14th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 14th, 2025, a minimum payment of 15% is required to confirm your booking with Wild Kiwi. 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 60 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 Wild Kiwi will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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