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- Silver Operator
- Stray Travel
- 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
- Guided in English
- Group Size 5 - 24
- Age range 12 to 99
Places You’ll See

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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- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival Auckland
- Day 2 Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves
- Day 3 Rotorua
- Day 4 Rotorua to Lake Aniwhenua
- Day 5 Lake Aniwhenua to Blue Duck Station
- Day 6 Blue Duck Station
- Day 7 Blue Duck Station to Tongariro National Park
- Day 8 Tongariro National Park to Wellington
- Day 9 Wellington to Marahau (Abel Tasman)
- Day 10 Marahau (Abel Tasman)
- Day 11 Marahau (Abel Tasman) to Hokitika
- Day 12 Hokitika to Franz Josef Glacier
- Day 13 Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown
- Day 14 Queenstown
- Day 15 Queenstown to Te Anau
- Day 16 Day Trip to Milford Sound
- Day 17 Te Anau to Mount Cook
- Day 18 Mount Cook to Christchurch
- Day 19 Depart Christchurch
What's Included
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- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance

Operated by
Stray Travel
Number of tours
16
Age Range
17 to 70 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Stray differs from traditional sightseeing tour operators by offering...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Fong· May 18th, 2025Itinerary was OK but should include more options for people not participating in the included tours. The guide was very informative and helpful - highly recommended.Show more
- Peter· April 15th, 2025A 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.Show more
- phil· April 9th, 2025Brilliant guide, Nicole. Well planned. Very interesting tourShow more
Dates & Availability
19 days
19 Day 'Ruru' National Select Tour
From Auckland to Christchurch
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