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- Intrepid Travel
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- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 12
- Age range 15 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Hanmer Springs' natural hot pools
- Ride through rainforest on the Nile River Train
- Walk around the mirror-like Lake Matheson
- Cruise the stunning waters of Milford Sound
- Spot kiwis on rugged Stewart Island
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Christchurch / Reefton / Westport
- Day 2 Tauranga Bay / Charleston / Punakaiki / Kumara
- Day 3 Hokitika / Okarito Lagoon / Fox Glacier
- Day 4 Fox Glacier
- Day 5 Mt Aspiring National Park / Wanaka
- Day 6 Wanaka
- Day 7 Queenstown / Te Anau
- Day 8 Milford Sound / Te Anau
- Day 9 The Catlins
- Day 10 Stewart Island
- Day 11 Stewart Island
- Day 12 Queenstown
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,492
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
7 hours
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Peter· May 7th, 2025Our guide and itinerary were very good, but accommodations were uneven with the Bealey Quarter Hotel, where the tour began and ended, having substandard accommodations and services.Show more
- Tim· April 13th, 2025Outstanding overview of the entire country. Liked that we stayed most places for 2 nights rather than changing accommodations every night. Provided numerous activities at all locations although some were a bit spendy especially those that included flying i.e. Heli Hikes on Franz Josef Glacier. Hobbiton was a highlight as was Queenstown's 4WD LOTR locations tour. Our guide was well versed on history and Māori culture and shared great insights on both during the travel time we had on the bus. Bus was comfortable and provided great views of the amazing landscape. Well-paced for the number of days included.Show more
- Hilda· March 16th, 2025The tour was excellent, a very good itinerary, our tour leader, Adam had a very good knowledge & his commentary on road while driving from one place to another was very good, he stopped at interesting spots for us to spend time, view & take pictures.Show more
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- From Sunday21 Sep, 2025To Thursday2 Oct, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $7,240
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- A
Alan
Asked on January 2nd, 2025Have you price for single room
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025A single supplement is available at an additional cost of £865, if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability.
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Angela
Asked on November 24th, 2024Can i cut short my tour on day 10 wothout going to steward island? Would you provide any discount if so? Would U provide transportation back to christchurch?
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Angela
Traveler•Written November 2024What's the age group of travellers? What's the difficulty level? any other requirements I should be aware of?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
As of now, we have 12 confirmed passengers on the 22 Dec departure and their age range will be as below, 20 to 20 years - 01 passenger, 30 to 39 years - 03 passengers, 40 to 49 years - 04 passengers, 50 o 59 years - 02 passengers, 60 to 69 years - 02 passengers. Physical rating for this trip is rated at 3 out of 5 = This trip will raise your heart rate. Moderate physical activities are included, and a good level of fitness is required. Yes, you certainly can leave trip on day 10, but there won't be any cost reductions for this. Since you will be leaving the trip early, you will have to make your own transport arrangements.
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Douglas
Asked on September 17th, 2024Can we have private facilities on day 11 at Stewart Island?
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Douglas
Traveler•Written September 2024Where's the meeting point location at Christchurch and finishing location at Queenstown?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
Since you are not looking to travel until 2026 we cannot guarantee your accommodations on Stewart Island. The earlier you book the better chance of receiving a hotel stay with private facilities. The accommodations on the island are very limited, by pre-planning and booking early you have a better chance.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
The joining point for this trip is at the Drifter, I will list the address below for you. Drifter, 96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, NEW ZEALAND
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Tracy
Asked on May 2nd, 2024Is there a combined North and South Island tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
Unfortunately, we do not have a tour combining both New Zealand south and north island tours. However, we would advise you to check out our other New Zealand trips.
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April
Asked on December 18th, 2023Looking for a South Island tour for my mother in law. She is in her 70's from France and relatively fit and mobile. She is interested in a tour that is approximately 10 days but is flexible. She would like a guided tour with others where everything is organised. Her English is reasonable.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2023
This trip has a physical rating of 3 which means this trip will raise your heart rate. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required. Our Tour Leader will help her and guide her through out the trip and she will be with our group of fellow travelers during all activities.
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Natalie
Asked on July 15th, 2022My husband can walk with a cane for a mile or so, but is rather slow. He also needs to use a restroom frequently (90-120 minutes). He would be fine sitting in the van or on a bench while others walk, as long as there were interesting things to see. Is this tour or one of your other NZ tours suitable for him? Would the driver/other passengers happily accommodate his need for frequent restroom breaks?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2022
Yes, I think that should be fine. As long as he has someone traveling with him who can assist with stairs or uneven floors when on a walk. The Guide will check in with him before the walks, it is up to the guide to make the final decision if a walk is safe for him to do. If he won't be able to attend a walk he might need to wait in the van or at a nearby café for a while. But most of the activities should be fine for him.
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