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New Zealand's South to North Island Adventure

11 days
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From Christchurch to Auckland
4.1
7 traveler reviews
  • Rafting group navigating through a lush green gorge.
  • Skyline view of Auckland city with illuminated Sky Tower at dusk.
  • Group of kayakers enjoying a tour near a scenic sea cave.
  • Two friends playing a stick game by the water with a mountainous backdrop.
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  • I really enjoyed learning more about Maori culture, the great selection of activities on tour and seeing all of the unique landscapes like volcanoes and geysers.

    AB
    Adrienn, traveled in September
    5.0
  • Group of friends hiking in a mountainous terrain wearing colorful attire.
  • Stunning volcanic landscape with vibrant lakes under a dramatic sky.
  • Dolphins leaping out of the water in clear blue ocean.
  • Iconic hobbit hole in a lush garden setting.
  • Person walking on a sandy beach with ocean waves and a rocky cliff.
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Intrepid Travel
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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 1 - 16
Ages 18+

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Taupo
    Taupo
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Auckland
    Auckland
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Highlights

  • Explore Christchurch's unique cardboard cathedral
  • Spot dolphins and whales in scenic Kaikoura
  • Cross the Cook Strait on a stunning ferry ride
  • Learn Maori culture and enjoy a hangi meal
  • Relax in a natural hot tub at Hot Water Beach

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Kaikoura
  3. Day 3 Kaikoura / Marlborough Sounds / Wellington
  4. Day 4 Wellington / Taupo
  5. Day 5 Taupo
  6. Day 6 Murupara
  7. Day 7 Rotorua
  8. Day 8 Rotorua
  9. Day 9 Hobbiton / Coromandel Peninsula
  10. Day 10 Coromandel Peninsula / Auckland
  11. Day 11 Auckland
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Intrepid Travel

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Number of tours

1,029

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.6
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Tour Operator
    Intrepid Travel
    4.5
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  • AB
    · September 5th, 2023
    This tour was an amazing way to see the main...
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    Trip date: November 2022
  • New Zealand's South to North Island Adventure reviewer 2
    · February 20th, 2019
    Great tour, friendly funny guide
    Trip date: January 2019
  • New Zealand's South to North Island Adventure reviewer 3
    · January 13th, 2019
    Glad I did reverse tour, activities and...
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · May 28th, 2018
    love it ,Simon was our quide and he was great
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Kia Ora! So glad to hear that you had a good time on tour with Si, we'll be sure to pass on the good feedback! Let us know if you plan on coming back to New Zealand, we would love to have you on tour with us again!
    Trip date: May 2018
  • A
    · May 28th, 2018
    im not disappointed, i love it , overall for me was good, itinerary good, transportation good accomodation good meals good
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Kia Ora! Thank you very much for your kind words, very happy to hear that you had a good time on tour with us! Please let us know if you plan to come back to New Zealand, would love to have you on board with us again!
    Trip date: May 2018
  • BD
    · May 28th, 2018
    Meeting with local wariers and dining with...
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    Trip date: May 2018
  • New Zealand's South to North Island Adventure reviewer 7
    · January 4th, 2018
    Absolutely fabulous North Island Haka tour with...
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    Trip date: December 2017

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    Janice

    Asked on August 3rd, 2025

    Is there any availability for 4 adults in December for a tour starting earlier than the 21st of December? Perhaps starting on the 14th?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025

      We have 12 spots available on the 21 Dec and 28 Dec departures.

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    Tyler

    Asked on June 29th, 2025

    Are you tour dates flexible? Are there other options?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2025

      Our tour dates are set and cannot be customized. For a date range of November 8th - 19th, 2025, we have Enchanting Northland - 5-Days, New Zealand Northern Trail (Southbound) - 10-Days, and New Zealand's North to South Island Adventure - 11- Days.

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    • For any tour departing before December 31st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 31st, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. 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 60 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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