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11 Day 'Kereru' National Select Tour

11 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
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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 5 - 24
Age range 12 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland, the city of volcanoes
  • Experience Rotorua's geothermal wonders
  • Learn Maori culture at Kohutapu Lodge
  • Hike the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing
  • Ride the TranzAlpine scenic train

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Auckland to Rotorua
  2. Day 2 Rotorua
  3. Day 3 Rotorua to Lake Aniwhenua
  4. Day 4 Lake Aniwhenua to Blue Duck Station
  5. Day 5 Blue Duck Station
  6. Day 6 Blue Duck Station to Ohakune
  7. Day 7 Ohakune to Wellington
  8. Day 8 Wellington to Marahau (Abel Tasman)
  9. Day 9 Marahau (Abel Tasman)
  10. Day 10 Marahau (Abel Tasman) to Christchurch
  11. Day 11 Depart Christchurch
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Stray Travel

Number of tours

16

Age Range

17 to 70 years old

Response time

within 1 day

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Customer Reviews

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    4.0
  • Itinerary
    Average
    3.0
  • Guide
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    4.0
  • Transport
    Good
    4.0
  • Accommodation
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    3.0
  • Food
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    4.0
  • 4.3
  • BB
    · February 29th, 2024
    Nice people in the group, Fire was a good guide, enjoyed the hiking and the swimming.
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    Stray Travel commented on this review
    Hi Brynn, Thank you for your lovely review. We're so glad you had a great time with Whaea and enjoyed travelling with your Stray mates! Kind regards, Rachael
    Trip date: February 2024

Dates & Availability

11 days
11 Day 'Kereru' National Select Tour
From Auckland to Christchurch

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  • J

    Julia

    Asked on August 31st, 2024

    I am interested in your 11 day select tour. I'm interested to know if you have any provision for a solo traveller? I am willing to share a twin room with another traveller. If this is possible then, could you send me the cost for the tour for a single person.

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    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes if you are happy to share a twin share room with another traveller then that is completely okay with us and we will pair you up with someone of the same gender on the tour. The price that you see listed here is the price if you were to share with another person on tour.

  • R

    Russell

    Asked on January 12th, 2023

    I'm an exchange student and I'm 15 Years old. I would love to travel in New Zealand. Is it possible with this organisation?

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    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten January 2023

      We don't accept passengers under 18 without a parent or guardian I'm afraid.

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    Cristina

    Asked on June 18th, 2022

    May I ask if there is an alternative to this? As my mother is not confident cycling. May I also ask roughly what time the tour starts off every day?

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    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten June 2022

      The cycle along the Old Coach Road is simply a few hours long and is done on an electric bicycle which requires little fitness and the views are simply stunning. However if your mother prefers not to do this activity we perhaps can look into alternatives pending authorisation from our operations team. Our tour departs at roughly 7:30am/8am each day.

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      Cristina

      TravelerWritten June 2022

      May I ask what are the possible alternatives for the cycling activity?

    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten June 2022

      Rather than cycling the Old Coach Road with other passengers, how about if you mother cycle around Ohakune Township? Our local operator is based in Ohakune, so your mum (or you with her) can hire bikes, either e-bikes or regular bikes you prefer. And you guys can explore the famous ski/alpine town with your own pace. The streets or cycle trails around town are quite flat and easy to ride for beginner riders as long as she can ride. Maps or recommendations can be provided by the cycle operator. Otherwise, we would recommend she explore the township or nearby short tracks by foot when you go for the Old Coach Road Cycle Tour.

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