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New Zealand Amplified (Southbound) (14 destinations)

19 days
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From Auckland to Christchurch
4.5
12,012 traveler reviews
  • Open road with snow-capped mountains in the distance.
  • Smiling group of friends by the coast.
  • Group kayaking near large cliffs and clear waters.
  • River flowing through a rocky mountain landscape.
  • Lake Wakatipu with surrounding mountains in Queenstown.
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  • Peaceful lake landscape with snow-capped mountains.
  • Group with geothermal pools steaming in the background.
  • Group of four women hikers posing outdoors.
  • Group posing in front of a hobbit-style house.
  • Dramatic mountain range with lake at sunset.
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Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 18+

Places You’ll See

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

  • Explore Auckland's vibrant arts and culture
  • Dig your own hot tub at Hot Water Beach
  • Tour the Hobbiton movie set in Matamata
  • Experience Maori culture at Te Puia Village
  • Cruise through the stunning Marlborough Sounds

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Auckland
  2. Day 2 Coromandel Peninsula
  3. Day 3 Coromandel Peninsula / Hobbiton / Rotorua
  4. Day 4 Rotorua
  5. Day 5 Rotorua / Murupara
  6. Day 6 Taupo
  7. Day 7 Taupo
  8. Day 8 Wellington
  9. Day 9 Marlborough Sounds / Kaikoura
  10. Day 10 Kaikoura / Christchurch
  11. Day 11 Christchurch
  12. Day 12 Christchurch / Lake Tekapo
  13. Day 13 Queenstown
  14. Day 14 Queenstown
  15. Day 15 Queenstown / Arrowtown / Wanaka
  16. Day 16 Wanaka / Franz Josef
  17. Day 17 Franz Josef
  18. Day 18 West Coast / Christchurch
  19. Day 19 Christchurch
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Number of tours

1,651

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Peter
    · May 7th, 2025
    Our guide and itinerary were very good, but accommodations were uneven with the Bealey Quarter Hotel, where the tour began and ended, having substandard accommodations and services.
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  • Tim
    · April 13th, 2025
    Outstanding overview of the entire country. Liked that we stayed most places for 2 nights rather than changing accommodations every night. Provided numerous activities at all locations although some were a bit spendy especially those that included flying i.e. Heli Hikes on Franz Josef Glacier. Hobbiton was a highlight as was Queenstown's 4WD LOTR locations tour. Our guide was well versed on history and Māori culture and shared great insights on both during the travel time we had on the bus. Bus was comfortable and provided great views of the amazing landscape. Well-paced for the number of days included.
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  • Hilda
    · March 16th, 2025
    The tour was excellent, a very good itinerary, our tour leader, Adam had a very good knowledge & his commentary on road while driving from one place to another was very good, he stopped at interesting spots for us to spend time, view & take pictures.
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