View allYou get a good impression of the country and the culture. This tour shows you all the main destinations in New Zealand.
Melanie, traveled in October
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- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Explorer
- 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
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 12 - 16
- Ages 18+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Dig your own hot tub at Hot Water Beach
- Explore Hobbiton and sip at Green Dragon Inn
- Experience Maori culture and a hangi meal
- Kayak under glow worms in Rotorua
- Ride the TranzAlpine train through the Alps
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
- Day 12 Christchurch / Lake Tekapo
- Day 13 Queenstown
- Day 14 Queenstown
- Day 15 Queenstown / Arrowtown / Wanaka
- Day 16 Wanaka / Franz Josef
- Day 17 Franz Josef
- Day 18 West Coast / Christchurch
- Day 19 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
1,048
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
7 hours
Response rate
88%
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- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryAverage
- GuideGood
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- AccommodationAverage
- FoodGood
- Melanie· October 13th, 2025This tour shows you all the main destinations in New Zealand. You get a good impression of the country and the culture. Blair is a great and passionate tour guide who really enjoys his job.Show more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear that the tour gave you such a great impression of New Zealand and its culture. It’s wonderful to know that your tour leader's passion and enthusiasm made your experience even more... Show moreTrip date: September 2025 - Claire· December 10th, 2024New Zealand is a beautiful country but I did not enjoy this tour, it is an expensive uncomfortable way to drive round the country with very little included in the itinerary. We spent many hours on an uncomfortable old mini bus with inadequate aircon and steamed up windows. With so little on the itinerary the guide/bus driver tried to accommodate requests for optional extras but this was often chaotic (not drivers fault) and tours were fully booked, very expensive and weather dependent. Food options were poor and accommodation varied between good dorms and terrible hostels with flooded showers, no hot water, dirty. I left the tour a week early preferring to lose money than stay on the tour. Would not recommend this tour, very expensive mistake.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Claire, thank you for sharing your experience with us. It is disappointing to read that you did not enjoy your time, however it is important to highlight a few things about this specific tour. This trip is a basix itinerary and we understand this is... Show moreTrip date: November 2024
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- -20%From Thursday4 Dec, 2025To Monday22 Dec, 2025EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$6,260NZ $5,008 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Friday2 Jan, 2026To Tuesday20 Jan, 2026EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $6,730 per personMultiple Room Types
- -20%From Tuesday6 Jan, 2026To Saturday24 Jan, 2026EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$6,430NZ $5,144 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-20%From Friday9 Jan, 2026To Tuesday27 Jan, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$6,460NZ $5,168 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-20%From Tuesday13 Jan, 2026To Saturday31 Jan, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$6,395NZ $5,116 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-20%From Saturday7 Feb, 2026To Wednesday25 Feb, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$6,395NZ $5,116 per personMultiple Room Types
- -20%From Thursday19 Feb, 2026To Monday9 Mar, 2026EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$6,360NZ $5,088 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-20%From Friday6 Mar, 2026To Tuesday24 Mar, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$6,230NZ $4,984 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-20%From Tuesday10 Mar, 2026To Saturday28 Mar, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$6,000NZ $4,800 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Daniela
Asked on February 25th, 2025Can we link bookings for travelers wishing to share accommodation?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025Yes, to link bookings, travelers need to send their booking numbers and details via email to ensure they are placed in the same accommodations.
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Barbara
Asked on February 22nd, 2025How do I get information about optional activities offered during the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
You can review the available optional activities and their costs through the Essential Trip Information provided before the tour starts.
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Tanya
Asked on January 12th, 2025Is it necessary to book optional activities now or can they be booked during the trip?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
Booking optional activities in advance is not required, and you can speak to the tour leader during the trip for assistance with bookings.
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Mihai
Asked on January 9th, 2025What is the minimum age requirement to join the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
The minimum age to join the trip is 18 years. Travelers under this age are not eligible to participate.
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Luis
Asked on January 5th, 2025How much is the single room option?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
Following your previous inquiry, the cost for the single supplement service is AUD 2095.00 per person.
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Ana María
Asked on October 9th, 2024Do the hostels provide bedding or do I need to bring my own?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
The hostels will provide all bedding, including sheets, blankets, and pillows, so there is no need to bring your own.
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Carol
Asked on August 18th, 2024Do I need to arrange transfer from the airport to the hotel on my arrival?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2024
Yes, you will need to arrange your own transfer from the airport to the hotel. Options include taxis or public transportation.
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Mary
Asked on August 11th, 2024Do I need a visa to visit New Zealand?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2024
Could you please let us know nationality to advise on this query?
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Alice
Asked on June 19th, 2024Where do we meet on day 1 (July 5)?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2024
On day 1 you will meet the tour leader and the rest of the group at Haka House Auckland City at 8AM.
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Ben
Asked on February 26th, 2024when you have dorm style sleeping places, how do you provide security (daytime and overnight) for personal valuables such as wallets, cameras and laptops? you are traveling with people whom you've never met before and don't know their background.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2024
For multi-share tours, the minimum age requirement is 18 years old, and travellers are expected to take responsibility for securing their belongings. We strongly advise all travelers to avoid bringing unnecessary valuables on the tour. Use a neck wallet or money belt while traveling. Many hotels offer safety deposit boxes. We recommend using a lock to secure your luggage.
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Ben
Traveler•Written February 2024Can you help me book a night prior to tour start at the same hotel where the tour starts or a place close to where it starts. Do you have a good travel insurance company that you have used before that I can get trip insurance for.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2024
Joining point of this tour is Haka Lodge Auckland. You can book pre accommodation for this tour through us. Travel insurance is compulsory on all our trips for those travelling internationally. We require coverage for medical expenses including emergency repatriation.
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