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- Group
- Fully Guided
- Sightseeing
- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- 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 12 - 16
- Age range 18 to 99
Places You’ll See
Itinerary
- Introduction
- 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
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
1,484
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
10 hours
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- BKBahram· July 18th, 2024Loved exploring New Zealand. The Tour Guide was super, very friendly, and caring. The bus was very bad. The itinerary was not accurate plus not giving you enough detail to know how to pack for the trip. The 3-star is because of the great tour leader otherwise I am pretty sure my rating would be 2-star.Show more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Bahram, thank you for your feedback. It is important for Intrepid to know when we are not quite getting our touring experience as we hope to. We are happy to know that the country and your guide were positive aspects of your touring. Our Customer... Show moreTrip date: June 2024 - NTNamfon· June 11th, 2024I really enjoyed and had a good vocation with this tour. Our guide (Robbie John) was great taking care of us. The program is good and would recommend friends for this excellent one.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHey there Namfon, thanks for your great review! We are so glad to hear you had a good time, and we'll be sure to pass on your feedback to Robbie John's manager :)Trip date: April 2024
- CSCarol· March 3rd, 2024Meals along the way were to rushed with having to find place to eat and eat before getting on the bus. Would be better for preorder, have in a cooler on the bus so we can just stop, relax and eat at nice spot along the way. Loved mix of internationals and ages in the group. Hostels were clean and well located. Guide was organized and kept group together and on time. Coordination and information dispensed was not good between TourRadar, Haka Tours and Intrepid. Questions asked kept being referred to be answered by actual guide when on the trip and felt I would have preferred to know what was possible (subject to weather) before arrival as response several times was advised this might not be tour for me.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Carol, thanks for your honest review of your New Zealand trip. We're sorry to hear that the experience didn't meet all of your expectations. We're glad you enjoyed the group dynamics, hostel quality, and guide's organization. We apologize for rushed... Show moreTrip date: February 2024
- TETERRY· February 2nd, 2023Snowy, our guide was the best that could be. Safe in his hands. Real dincum n. Zealander. Beautiful country. Wish i lived there.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Terry - thank you so much for letting us know how you got on with Snowy during your holiday in New Zealand. So pleased to hear it was such a success! You'll have to come back as soon as you can to see more of this beautiful country 😀Trip date: January 2023
Katie· January 2nd, 2023loved this tour!!! great value for money and...Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Katie, thanks for your review. We're thrilled to hear that you had the best time in New Zealand with us. What a beautiful place to celebrate Christmas. Wishing you a happy 2023, we hope to see you on another Intrepid trip soon.Trip date: December 2022
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- M
Marilyn
Asked on March 23rd, 2025Can I request a private room for the tour?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025Yes, a private room supplement is available, but it is subject to availability at the time of booking.
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Bernhard
Asked on December 6th, 2024How are optional activities scheduled during the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
Optional activities will be discussed during the trip, and your tour leader will provide guidance on scheduling.
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Don
Asked on November 28th, 2024We are interested in this tour. We like hostels but would prefer a private room in one. Is this possible
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
A single supplement (with shared bathroom facilities) is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. If you are a single traveller this will give you a single room, if you are travelling as a couple a double room will be allocated to you. The single supplement excludes Day 5 (Murupara) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.
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Sam
Asked on November 21st, 20241. which month is not hot, April or July? 2. do you provide airport transfer? If not, is it convenient to arrive and depart the hostel to the airport? 3. Is glow worm kayak the same as Cathedral kayaking? 4. if I opt out of the activities (raft, bungee, hiking), are the areas which we are staying walkable for older lady? 5. any one sign up for April 18 and July12?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
April generally offers mild temperatures, with autumn in full swing. July is winter in New Zealand, so it can be quite cold, especially in the South Island. April would be the more comfortable month in terms of temperature. This trip doesn't include airport transfers. However, the accommodation providers are usually well-located and accessible by taxi or public transport. In most cases, it's quite convenient to reach the airport from the hostels, and we can assist with any transport details closer to your travel date. No, the Glow Worm Kayak experience and Cathedral Kayaking are different activities. The Glow Worm Kayak experience takes place in the Waitomo Caves, where you paddle under a sky of glowing worms. Cathedral Kayaking is typically done in the Milford Sound region and involves paddling through stunning fjords with dramatic landscapes. If you decide not to take part in activities like rafting, bungee, or hiking, there will still be plenty of opportunities to explore the surroundings at a relaxed pace. Most accommodation areas are in close proximity to scenic spots, shops, and restaurants.
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Sam
Traveler•Written November 20241. Are shorts and t-shirt allowed in the hot water mud pool? 2. I do have a little knee and shoulder joint problem; it is not heavy peddling in Waitomo cave? 3. Are most accommodation areas in the old town/ancient city where it is walkable?
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Sam
Traveler•Written November 2024what about questions 2 and 3? I need to know if I could WALK around the city while the others are bunjee jumping of rafting. Please update me.
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Sonja
Asked on November 17th, 2024Is it possible to change my booking details after confirmation?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
Modifications to your booking can be requested, but it's essential to follow up with the operator for any specific changes.
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Melanie
Asked on November 15th, 2024What meals are included in the tour price?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
Typically, 8 breakfasts and 1 dinner are included in the tour price.
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Kelly
Asked on November 11th, 2024Could I get a little more info? What is the average age of people on this tour? Is there a more detailed itinerary available? I want a better idea of how much time is spent traveling and how much time is spent at the sites. Is the private room option available for this date? This would be shared with my daughter and I. (She will be 21 and I am a healthy, active 65)
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
As of now, we have 5 confirmed passengers on the 28 Jan departure and their age range would be as below, 30s - 1 passenger 50s - 3 passengers 60s - 1 passenger. Accommodation on this trip is in multi-share hostels. Multishare typically includes 4-8 beds. A single supplement (with shared bathroom facilities) is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip.
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Kelly
Traveler•Written November 2024What is the additional cost for me and my daughter to share a double room?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
If you wanted to opt for the double room for yourself and your daughter the cost would be an additional $550 per person.
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Katie
Asked on October 4th, 2024How much is the private double room supplement for the nz north to South Island tour
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
A single supplement (with shared bathroom facilities) is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. If you are a single traveller this will give you a single room throughout your trip but exclude Day 5 (Murupara) where you will be in shared accommodation. If you would like to have this added the additional cost would be $730 AUD.
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Brenda
Asked on September 23rd, 2024Is a separate bedroom available? Any chance of a separate bathroom? How do people get back to the original airport at the end of the holiday?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
We will be staying in multi-share hostels throughout this trip. A single supplement is available for purchase and will give you a single room in the hostel however facilities will still be shared. At the end of the trip you can fly back to Auckland or you can book your return flight to depart from Wellington as it is an international airport.
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Margaret
Asked on August 30th, 2024Are there any entry fees included in the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
Some activities are included, like Hobbiton Movie Set Tour, while others may have additional fees.
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