New Zealand Amplified (Northbound) (from Christchurch to Auckland)

17 days
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From Christchurch to Auckland
3.0
1 traveler review
  • Calm lake with mountains and trees in the background
  • Four friends posing happily during a hike
  • Scenic road leading to mountains
  • Snowcapped mountain with rocky stream
  • Three people by a steaming geothermal pool
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  • A group of people kayaking in the clear blue waters near a rocky coastline.
  • Three people posing for a picture with a scenic ocean view behind them.
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Platinum Operator
Intrepid Travel
Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
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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 6 - 16
Ages 18+

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
  • Hokitika
    Hokitika
  • Greymouth
    Greymouth
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Taupo
    Taupo
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Auckland
    Auckland
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Highlights

  • Explore Christchurch's innovative architecture
  • Stargaze in Lake Tekapo's Dark Sky Reserve
  • Experience Queenstown's thrilling adventures
  • Relax by the stunning Lake Wanaka
  • Discover Maori culture and geothermal Rotorua

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch / Lake Tekapo
  2. Day 2 Queenstown
  3. Day 3 Queenstown
  4. Day 4 Queenstown / Wanaka
  5. Day 5 Wanaka / Franz Josef
  6. Day 6 Franz Josef
  7. Day 7 Hokitika / Greymouth / Christchurch
  8. Day 8 Christchurch / Kaikoura
  9. Day 9 Kaikoura / Wellington
  10. Day 10 Wellington / Taupo
  11. Day 11 Taupo
  12. Day 12 Taupo / Murupara
  13. Day 13 Rotorua
  14. Day 14 Rotorua
  15. Day 15 Coromandel Peninsula
  16. Day 16 Coromandel Peninsula / Auckland
  17. Day 17 Auckland
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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

1,979

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

76%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Average
    3.0
  • Itinerary
    Average
    3.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Average
    3.0
  • Accommodation
    Rather poor
    2.0
  • Food
    Average
    3.0
  • Tour Operator
    Intrepid Travel
    4.5
  • New Zealand Amplified (Northbound) (from Christchurch to Auckland) reviewer 1
    · December 27th, 2023
    Some of the hostels were dirty and far from centre, also arrived at hostels too late
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Lise, thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to know that you found your accommodation to be dirty- we are addressing this now with our local team to review the properties we use for this tour. Cleanliness is of great importance to us. As you did... Show more
    Trip date: November 2023

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  • J

    Julia

    Asked on March 29th, 2025

    Is there enough time to both swim with dolphins and go whale watching in Kaikoura?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025

      While in Kaikoura, you will have the opportunity to choose from several optional activities including Dolphin Encounter and Whale Watching. We recommend checking with your tour leader once on tour to coordinate the timing, as it may be challenging to fit both activities on the same day.

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      Julia

      Traveler•Written March 2025

      How many solo travellers are on this trip? How many female travellers? What is the approximate age range of the group?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025

      We have around 6 confirmed passengers: 3 passengers 20-29 years old, 2 passengers 30-39 years old, 1 passenger 60-69 years old. Approximately 80% of the group is female, while the remaining 20% is male.

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      Julia

      Traveler•Written April 2025

      When on the tour, do you have to book excursions directly with the tour leader? I don't plan to carry much cash.

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2025

      Optional activities can be arranged and paid on ground with the help of your tour leader. It's usually recommended to carry cash as we cannot guarantee card payment/app payment service with all suppliers.

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