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18 days
From Auckland to Queenstown
4.5
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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 1 - 12
Ages 15+
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland's vibrant city center
  • Sip fine wines on Waiheke Island
  • Discover the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
  • Experience Maori culture at Te Pā Tū
  • Cruise Wellington Harbour by catamaran

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Auckland
  2. Day 2 Auckland (Waiheke Island)
  3. Day 3 Auckland via Waitomo & Hobbiton to Rotorua
  4. Day 4 Rotorua
  5. Day 5 Rotorua to Taupō
  6. Day 6 Taupo via Tongariro National Park to Ohakune
  7. Day 7 Ohakune to Wellington
  8. Day 8 Wellington to Christchurch
  9. Day 9 Christchurch
  10. Day 10 Christchurch / Greymouth / Punakaiki
  11. Day 11 Hokitika / Franz Josef
  12. Day 12 Franz Josef
  13. Day 13 Makarora / Wanaka
  14. Day 14 Wanaka
  15. Day 15 Wanaka / Doubtful Sound
  16. Day 16 Doubtful Sound / Queenstown
  17. Day 17 Queenstown
  18. Day 18 Queenstown
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  • Meals
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  • Transport
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

174

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Good
    4.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • 4.4
  • RS
    · March 21st, 2025
    The tour was great. the guide on the north half was informative and knew his information concerning the geology biology or history. kept things moving each day was full and on off days provided information as what to do.
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    Intrepid Premium commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Ricky. We are pleased your tour leader was informative and you enjoyed exploring New Zealand.
    Trip date: February 2025
  • Premium New Zealand Encompassed (45 destinations) reviewer 2
    · March 18th, 2025
    New Zealand is really cool, highly recommended.
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    Intrepid Premium commented on this review
    Thank you, Jim for your review. We are delighted your enjoyed your time in New Zealand.
    Trip date: February 2025

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18 days
Premium New Zealand Encompassed (45 destinations)
From Auckland to Queenstown

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