Overview
Destination:
New Zealand,
Start:Auckland, New Zealand
Finish:Queenstown, New Zealand
Finish:Queenstown, New Zealand
Duration:18 days
Type:Group tour (max 12)
Tripcode:
PHPZC
Travel Period
September 2025 - December 2027
Dramatic peaks, glittering glaciers and geothermal wonders await on this 18-day Premium adventure through New Zealand’s north and south islands. With a passionate local leader to guide the way, you’ll experience a landscape that has been shaped by the elements over thousands of years. Taste local wines at picturesque cellar doors and wineries, set out in search of kiwis, explore the mythical world of Hobbiton and explore the volcanic landscapes of Tongariro. From the pure spectacle of Milford Sound to the simmering geysers of Rotorua, this adventure is sure to blow you away.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 15 (Milford Sound) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
3.The Milford Sound Cruise is seasonal and weather dependent. Some departures may require a slight shift in itinerary to make sure the cruise is included. If the Cruise has finished for the season, the Feature Stay will instead be the Milford Sound Lodge.
4. This trip is a combination of two trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
5. Trips departing on 18th December 2025, 15th January 2026, and 16th February 2026 will stay at The Park Hotel in Ohakune, instead of the Powderhorn Hotel.
6. The Trip departing on 9th October 2025 will stay at the Skotel Alpine Resort in Ohakune instead of the Powederhorn Hotel.
2. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
3.The Milford Sound Cruise is seasonal and weather dependent. Some departures may require a slight shift in itinerary to make sure the cruise is included. If the Cruise has finished for the season, the Feature Stay will instead be the Milford Sound Lodge.
4. This trip is a combination of two trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
5. Trips departing on 18th December 2025, 15th January 2026, and 16th February 2026 will stay at The Park Hotel in Ohakune, instead of the Powderhorn Hotel.
6. The Trip departing on 9th October 2025 will stay at the Skotel Alpine Resort in Ohakune instead of the Powederhorn Hotel.
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What's Included
- Meals: Meals: 16 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners.
- Transport: Private vehicle, Catamaran, Ferry.
- Accommodation: Hotel (17 nights).
- Auckland - Welcome Dinner.
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer.
- Waiheke Island - Day Trip by Ferry.
- Waiheke Island - Winery Visits with Wine Tasting & Lunch.
- Hobbiton - Visit to the Lord of the Rings Movie Set.
- Hobbiton - Drink at the Green Dragon.
- Rotorua - Visit Te Pa Tu Maori Village with Local Guide and Hangi Dinner.
- Rotorua - Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland.
- Tongariro National Park - Taranaki Falls.
- Wellington - Evening Cruise on Wellington Harbour.
- Wellington - Ferry Cruise through Marlborough Sound.
- Christchurch - Welcome Dinner.
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer.
- Greymouth - Monteith's Brewery Tour & Tasting.
- Greymouth - Pounamu (Greenstone) Studio Visit.
- Christchurch - Leader-led Orientation Walk.
- Lake Brunner - Nature Walk.
- Hokitika - West Coast Treetops Walk.
- Franz Josef - West Coast Wildlife Centre Visit with Ranger.
- Punakaiki - Rocks & Blowhole Visit.
- Makaroa - Aspiring Biodiversity Trust Lunch.
- Makaroa - Guided Flora and Fauna Walk with Local Ornithologist.
- Wanaka - Criffel Station Foraging & Lunch Experience.
- Gibbston Valley - Wine Tasting.
Dates and prices
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Auckland
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Day 2: Auckland (Waiheke Island)
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Day 3: Auckland via Waitomo & Hobbiton to Rotorua
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Day 4: Rotorua
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Day 5: Rotorua to Taupō
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Day 6: Taupo via Tongariro National Park to Ohakune
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Day 7: Ohakune to Wellington
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Day 8: Wellington to Christchurch
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Day 9: Christchurch
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Day 10: Christchurch / Greymouth / Punakaiki
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Day 11: Hokitika / Franz Josef
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Day 12: Franz Josef
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Day 13: Makarora / Wanaka
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Day 14: Wanaka
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Day 15: Wanaka / Gibbston Valley
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Day 16: Gibbston Valley / Milford Sound / Queenstown
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Day 17: Queenstown
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Day 18: Queenstown
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Operator
Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.
Tripcode: PHPZC
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$14,610*
per person*
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