Is it possible to joining the tour in Taupo on Day 4?

Yes, it would be possible to join the tour from Taupo on Day 4 if you are unable to join from Auckland. We will be staying overnight in Taupo on Monday 9th February 2026, and leaving early morning on the 10th to continue on the tour itinerary.

17-Day Ultimate New Zealand Tour

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From Auckland to Christchurch

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Operator: Kirra Tours
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 4 - 24
Ages 18+

Places You’ll See

Auckland
Rotorua
Taupo
Wellington
Christchurch
Dunedin
Te Anau
Doubtful Sound
Queenstown
Haast

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Highlights

Explore Auckland, the 'City of Sails'
Cruise through Waitomo's glowworm caves
Experience Maori culture at Kohutapu Lodge
Taste wines at Mission Estate Winery
Sail the majestic Doubtful Sound

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrival to Auckland
Day 2 Auckland to Rotorua
Day 3 Rotorua
Day 4 Rotorua to Lake Aniwhenua to Taupo
Day 5 Taupo to Napier
Day 6 Napier to Wellington
Day 7 Wellington to Nelson
Day 8 Free Day in Nelson
Day 9 Nelson to Christchurch
Day 10 Christchurch to Dunedin
Day 11 Dunedin to Te Anau
Day 12 Te Anau via Doubtful Sound to Queenstown
Day 13 Day at leisure in Queenstown
Day 14 Queenstown to Haast
Day 15 Haast to Franz Josef
Day 16 Franz Josef to Christchurch
Day 17 Depart Christchurch

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Kirra Tours

Number of tours

4

Age Range

18 to 90 years old

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Asked on September 9th, 2025
Is it possible to joining the tour in Taupo on Day 4?
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- Kirra ToursOperator•Written September 2025
  Yes, it would be possible to join the tour from Taupo on Day 4 if you are unable to join from Auckland. We will be staying overnight in Taupo on Monday 9th February 2026, and leaving early morning on the 10th to continue on the tour itinerary.
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  Max
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  What would the cost be If I am not participating in the first 3 days? I am a senior and would like to know wha the additional cost for insurance is in the event I need to cancel? How many people would be on this tour? Would I book online or by telephone with you?
- Kirra ToursOperator•Written September 2025
  We would not be able to discount the tour based on not using the first 3 days, as it is in our busiest time of year for our tours. You would be absolutely welcome to not use them, but we would still have to hold that space so that you can join from Taupo. We don't organise travel insurance with the tour so you would need to organise this with a travel insurance company. At that time of year, its very likely we would have a full tour of 24 people. 24 is our maximum group size. If you would like to book via Tour Radar, you can do so on this website. If you need any assistance with the booking program, the Tour Radar team can definitely help out also!

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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before November 26th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 26th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Kirra Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 38 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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