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- 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 6 - 12
- Age range 15 to 99
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Explore Auckland's vibrant city center
- Sip fine wines on Waiheke Island
- Tour the magical Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
- Experience Maori culture at Te Pā Tū
- Cruise Wellington Harbour by catamaran
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Auckland
- Day 2 Auckland (Waiheke Island)
- Day 3 Auckland via Waitomo & Hobbiton to Rotorua
- Day 4 Rotorua
- Day 5 Rotorua to Taupo
- Day 6 Taupo via Tongariro National Park to Ohakune
- Day 7 Ohakune to Wellington
- Day 8 Wellington
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 Premium
Number of tours
142
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
84%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- MCMelinda· January 13th, 2024Summer did an excellent job guiding us around and telling us all about her home country.Show moreIntrepid Premium commented on this reviewHi Melinda! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your comments with us. It is fantastic to learn that you had a wonderful experience and that our tour offered you an excellent tour leader - Summer. We can't wait to welcome you back on your... Show moreTrip date: December 2023
- MRMaria Carolina· December 30th, 2023Summer did a brilliant job in making 12 strangers into a joyous group. Every day was an adventure.Show moreIntrepid Premium commented on this reviewHi Maria, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear that every day of your trip was an adventure and that Summers leadership skills and positivity played a significant role in bringing your group together which made your... Show moreTrip date: December 2023
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- L
Lorena
Asked on February 15th, 2025What happens if our plans change?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written February 2025
You can pick new dates or even a different trip without any change fees, given you inform us at least 56 days before departure.
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Tania
Asked on December 29th, 2024What should we do if we want to stay longer after the tour?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written December 2024
You can arrange additional nights at your own accommodation after the tour ends.
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Manon
Asked on December 25th, 2024What is the process to check availability for extra nights?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written December 2024
We recommend checking extra nights at your accommodation as soon as possible, as they are subject to availability.
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Catherine
Asked on July 1st, 2024What type of payment do you accept?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written July 2024
You can confirm your booking by placing a deposit to secure your spot.
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Patrick
Asked on June 24th, 2024Is there a single supplement fee for the tour?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written June 2024
A single supplement of $1,290 is bookable on this trip, subject to availability.
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Cheryl
Asked on May 28th, 2024Is there an option for seniors who are unable to make the two hour walk to the Taranaki Falls on day 5 of the itinerary?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written May 2024
If you are not able to join the walk on Day -6 to the Taranaki Falls you can speak to the tour leader and skip this activity.
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Barbara
Asked on March 18th, 2024How do we arrange for departure transfers?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written March 2024
You need to inform us of your flight details so we can arrange your departure transfers.
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Ingrid
Asked on February 29th, 2024What hotel should we stay at before the tour starts?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written February 2024
You can choose to stay at M Social, which is the new starting hotel.
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Hero
Asked on February 23rd, 2024What is included in the tour package?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written February 2024
Your package includes accommodation, tours, and a complimentary arrival transfer.
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Andrea
Asked on January 22nd, 2024Are there more dates available for the tour in September?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written January 2024
The listed dates are all the available departure dates for this tour.
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