New Zealand Uncovered (Southbound)

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duration 20 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-37545
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Auckland, New Zealand
Ends Christchurch, New Zealand

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Discover the diversity of Rotorua, from unbelievable geothermal activity to rich Maori culture. Visit a Maori village for a hangi dinner and traditional haka performance.
Admire the out of this world landscapes of Tongariro National Park, from emerald green lakes to soaring volcanic peaks. If you’re up for the challenge, tackle the famous Tongariro Crossing.
Get to know New Zealand’s creative and cosmopolitan capital, Wellington. Your local leader will show you the best of the city, including Weta Workshop of Lord of the Rings fame.
Live it up in the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown. Whether you fancy bungy jumping, jet boating, 4WD-ing through Lord of the Rings scenery or wine tasting, there’s something here to entice everyone.
You’re on track for one of the world’s most scenic train journeys – cross the spectacular Southern Alps on the famous TranzAlpine from the West Coast to Christchurch.

The "New Zealand Uncovered (Southbound)" tour starts from Auckland and ends in Christchurch. It is a natural landmarks sightseeing tour that takes 20 days taking you through Christchurch, Rotorua, Auckland and 9 other destinations in New Zealand. "New Zealand Uncovered (Southbound)" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Welcome to New Zealand, where snow-dusted peaks rub shoulders with glacial lakes, and off-the-grid surf towns give way to cosmopolitan cities. This in-depth 20-day adventure takes you to all the places where you can see the country at its best, from the North Island to the South Island. Join a local leader in Auckland and travel through the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, chill out on the beaches of Coromandel and Raglan, explore the otherworldly landscapes of Tongariro National Park and get to know Wellington’s creative side. Hop over to the South Island where the high-adrenaline activities of Queenstown, fabulous wineries of Marlborough, and awe-inspiring scenery of Franz Josef await.

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Day 1: Auckland
Day 2: Coromandel Peninsula
Day 3: Raglan
Day 4: Waitomo / Rotorua
Day 5: Rotorua
Day 6: Taupo
Day 7: Taupo
Day 8: Wellington
Day 9: Wellington
Day 10: Kaikoura
Day 11: Christchurch
Day 12: Christchurch / Lake Tekapo / Ohau
Day 13: Mackenzie Country / Queenstown
Day 14: Queenstown
Day 15: Queenstown / Wanaka
Day 16: Wanaka
Day 17: Wanaka / Franz Josef
Day 18: Franz Josef
Day 19: Hokitika / Greymouth / Christchurch
Day 20: Christchurch

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel/Motel (19 nights)

Meals

19 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

Transport

Private Vehicle , Train , Ferry

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Coromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove
Coromandel Peninsula - Hot Water Beach
Raglan - Fish & Chips Dinner
Raglan - Sunset Boat Cruise
Waitomo - Ruakuri Bush Walk
Rotorua - Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
Rotorua - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Rotorua - Pohutu Geyser
Rotorua - Hangi Dinner & Haka Dance
Taupo - Huka Falls
Wellington - Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
Marlborough - Wine Tasting
Lake Tekapo - Mt John Lookout
Wanaka - Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk
Franz Josef - Greenstone Pendant Carving
Greymouth - Tranz Alpine Train Journey
Hokitika - Mountain Jade Greenstone Factory

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Auckland and from Christchurch are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this New Zealand Uncovered (Southbound) tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this New Zealand Uncovered (Southbound) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 September 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 September 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

New Zealand Uncovered (Southbound) tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this New Zealand Uncovered (Southbound) tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you

This trip is operated and run by Haka Tours, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Haka customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Haka Tours to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time in New Zealand.

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