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New Zealand Uncovered (Southbound) (36 destinations)

20 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
3.9
5 traveler reviews
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NZ $9,112 per person

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Ages 18+
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland's vibrant nightlife
  • Dig your own hot tub at Hot Water Beach
  • Surf and sunset cruise in Raglan
  • Experience Maori culture and hangi dinner
  • Hike the famous Tongariro Crossing

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Auckland
  2. Day 2 Coromandel Peninsula
  3. Day 3 Raglan
  4. Day 4 Hobbiton / Rotorua
  5. Day 5 Rotorua
  6. Day 6 Rotorua / Taupo
  7. Day 7 Taupo
  8. Day 8 Wellington
  9. Day 9 Wellington
  10. Day 10 Marlborough Sounds / Kaikoura
  11. Day 11 Kaikoura / Christchurch
  12. Day 12 Christchurch / Lake Tekapo / Ohau
  13. Day 13 Mackenzie Country / Queenstown
  14. Day 14 Queenstown
  15. Day 15 Queenstown / Arrowtown / Wanaka
  16. Day 16 Mou Waho Island / Wanaka
  17. Day 17 Franz Josef
  18. Day 18 Franz Josef
  19. Day 19 West Coast / Greymouth / Christchurch
  20. Day 20 Christchurch
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  • Flights
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Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,652

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

  • J
    · March 4th, 2024
    Excellent scenery Well planned on paper but driver/guide enjoyed doing his own thing eg Mount Victoria omitted and other attractions missed Lovely fellow travellers Accommodation - mixed standard - Wanaka too far away, some rooms jaded didn’t enjoy several in room breakfasts Disappointed in standard of elderly minibus - gearbox trouble Poor advice by tour guide about local restaurants. All meals hurried. Breakfast not ordered at Queenstown. Incorrect names on Bus tickets for Milton Sound day trip - almost missed going !!
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    Trip date: February 2024
  • R
    · October 31st, 2023
    Great tour. Amazing tourguides.
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    Trip date: October 2023
  • WW
    · April 5th, 2023
    Wayne, the guide, was excellent! He knew New Zealand and especially South Island and was able to improvise/adhoc when he needed to. I highly recommend him! Haka Tours was average- responded late regularly and somethings fell through the cracks. New Zealand was amazing- diversity was phenomenal and different between North Island and South Island
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    Trip date: March 2023
  • A
    · April 11th, 2019
    The tour was an amazing experience in an amazing country and I would highly recommend Haka.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your five-star review of Haka Tours and the New Zealand Uncovered tour! We're so glad you enjoyed your time seeing our country and Simon could show you the sights!
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    Trip date: March 2019
  • T
    · April 11th, 2019
    Haka Plus was amazing. I fell in love with New...
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Kia ora, Tansy! Thank you so much for the lovely 5-star review of Haka Tours' New Zealand Uncovered tour. We're so glad that Simon showed you the best time, and we hope we can welcome you and/or your friends and family back to NZ one day in the future!
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    Trip date: March 2019

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    Liam

    Asked on October 14th, 2024

    What is the average age? Fitness level required? Adventure appetite? Does the group typically socialize? What kind of gear is required to pack?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      For the moment we have only one confirmed passenger on this trip departure and they are between the age range of 70s. Fitness for this trip is rated at 2 out of 5 = Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey. You will be able to meet the group during the welcome meeting on day 01.

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    Steven

    Asked on March 30th, 2024

    I am a solo traveler and would prefer to have private accommodations. Is that possible and if so, what is the additional charge, and how would I select that upon booking? Is there a size and weight limit for the luggage that I bring? Do you have a list of activities and costs that I am able to pre-book at the different stops on the tour? Is it possible to register before the tour date to ensure that I am able to get the activities that I would like? Is there any place along the tour route that is possible to do laundry? What time on the Sunday start date would I need to be at the tour starting location? Are there any hotels that you would recommend to stay at in Auckland prior and after the tour? Is it possible to have transportation to the Christchurch airport pre-arranged at the end of the tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      A single supplement is available 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. You can request your own room for $1,835. LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS: Pack only your bare essentials. Due to limited space and strict road laws limiting gross weight of vehicles, you are required to limit your luggage to one reasonable sized suitcase or backpack (maximum weight limit of 20kg) and a small airways bag/day pack. You can book extra activities on ground with the help of your Tour Leader. You can get laundry done with the help of the Tour Leader through the hotels you will be staying at for an extra payment. Joining point is Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham at 6pm with the welcome meeting. You can use the starting point hotel for pre accommodation and post accommodation. Unfortunately we do not provide airport transfers for this booking.

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    Claudia

    Asked on December 26th, 2023

    How much extra is it to have my own room rather than sharing?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2023

      Prices have not been finalized for the Single supplement for December 2024 departure. Could you please check on this with us in a month's time?

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