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19 Day 'Ruru' National Select Tour

19 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
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19 Day 'Ruru' National Select Tour - Stray Travel
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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's vibrant cityscape
  • Glide through Waitomo's glowworm caves
  • Soak in Hot Water Beach's thermal springs
  • Experience Maori culture at Kohutapu Lodge
  • Hike the breathtaking Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival Auckland
  2. Day 2 Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves
  3. Day 3 Rotorua
  4. Day 4 Rotorua to Lake Aniwhenua
  5. Day 5 Lake Aniwhenua to Blue Duck Station
  6. Day 6 Blue Duck Station
  7. Day 7 Blue Duck Station to Tongariro National Park
  8. Day 8 Tongariro National Park to Wellington
  9. Day 9 Wellington to Marahau (Abel Tasman)
  10. Day 10 Marahau (Abel Tasman)
  11. Day 11 Marahau (Abel Tasman) to Hokitika
  12. Day 12 Hokitika to Franz Josef Glacier
  13. Day 13 Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown
  14. Day 14 Queenstown
  15. Day 15 Queenstown to Te Anau
  16. Day 16 Day Trip to Milford Sound
  17. Day 17 Te Anau to Mount Cook
  18. Day 18 Mount Cook to Christchurch
  19. Day 19 Depart Christchurch
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Number of tours

16

Age Range

17 to 70 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Fong
    · May 18th, 2025
    Itinerary was OK but should include more options for people not participating in the included tours. The guide was very informative and helpful - highly recommended.
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  • Peter
    · April 15th, 2025
    A wonderful tour of the South Island under the guidance of the brilliant Jacob Carr. Amazing scenery with a warm and friendly environment in the knowledgeable hands of Jacob, who ensured the requirements of the group were first and foremost.
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  • phil
    · April 9th, 2025
    Brilliant guide, Nicole. Well planned. Very interesting tour
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19 days
19 Day 'Ruru' National Select Tour
From Auckland to Christchurch

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