Amplified NZ Tour

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4.5 Based on 2 Reviews
  • duration 16 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-36581
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Rotorua, New Zealand
  • Ends Franz Josef, New Zealand
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Learn about our unique Māori culture (Included)
  • Discover Hobbiton (Included)
  • Visit a seal colony (Included)
Start in Rotorua and end in Franz Josef, the "Amplified NZ Tour" is a guided explorer tour that takes 16 days. You will be traveling through Rotorua, Wanaka, Kaikoura and 9 other destinations in New Zealand and Australia. "Amplified NZ Tour" is a small group which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

Our most popular trip is a New Zealand 16 day itinerary jam-packed with New Zealand's top destinations and experiences. We’ll take you to the scenic highlights of the North and South Islands where you’ll discover golden beaches, majestic mountains, Māori culture, surreal landscapes and a big dose of adventure!

From Auckland to Christchurch (or, from Christchurch to Auckland – please see the reverse New Zealand two week itinerary), you’ll soon see that New Zealand is filled with many different landscapes and opportunities for adventure!

This small-group guided tour of the North and South Island will visit Coromandel, Rotorua, Taupō, Wellington, Kaikōura, Wanaka, Queenstown, Lake Tekapo (an International Dark Sky Reserve), and Franz Josef Glacier, with the option to visit Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, The Tongariro Crossing and Milford Sound along the way.

Our Amplified tour comes complete with some very special inclusions: experiencing a Māori cultural night and traditional hāngī meal, learning haka and poi dance, and carving your very own pounamu (greenstone/jade) pendant in Franz Josef. Join this Haka Tour for an action packed 2 weeks in New Zealand!

Accommodation is included on the last night of your tour, but we can also book a few extra nights for you if you would like to extend your New Zealand itinerary.

**Amplified Tour Tips:**
- Activities can also be purchased on the road – just let your tour guide know. We can't always guarantee availability when booking on the road, so we suggest pre-booking any activities you especially want to do.

- As the tour starts early in the morning, you can opt to book accommodation in Auckland with us the night before the tour – only having to walk downstairs on the day the tour starts makes for a stress-free morning!

- The tour price includes dorm share accommodation but if you would prefer your own space you have the option to upgrade to a private room for the duration of your tour. Upgrading your accommodation to a two person private room costs $1599. You can select this upgrade when you start building your tour online. Please note: private room upgrades are not available for the one-night shared cultural experience (Murupara).

- If you arrive in Auckland with a few days to spare either before or after your tour, we have a great three-day [Bay of Islands Tour](https://hakatours.com/new-zealand-tours/bay-of-islands-tour) which showcases the Northland region of New Zealand.

- As our tours are made up of a combination of tours, the composition of your group may change throughout your tour (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch are the hubs where the group may change).
ITINERARY Expand All
Select Tour Version:
  • Day 14 Rotorua
  • Day 12 Taupō to Murupara
  • Day 13 Murupara to Rotorua
  • Day 9 Kaikōura to Wellington
  • Day 3 Queenstown
  • Day 7 Franz Josef to Christchurch
  • Day 1 Christchurch to MacKenzie Country
  • Day 2 MacKenzie Country to Queenstown
  • Day 16 Coromandel to Auckland
  • Day 10 Wellington to Taupō
  • Day 5 Wanaka to Franz Josef
  • Day 15 Rotorua to Coromandel
  • Day 11 Taupō
  • Day 4 Queenstown to Wanaka
  • Day 8 Christchurch to Kaikōura
  • Day 6 Franz Josef
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • Tasty continental breakfasts every day
  • Eat a traditional Māori hāngī meal cooked in an underground oven
Accommodation
  • High-end hostel accommodation
  • 15 nights in high-end hostel accommodation (dorm share as standard) and 1 night shared cultural experience
Transport
  • Comfortable bus transport
  • Iconic ferry ride between the North and South Islands across the Cook Strait
Guide
  • Passionate Kiwi guides
  • A guided visit to the filming location of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogy, Hobbiton
Others
  • Small groups, up to 16 people
  • Experiences to teach you about our unique Māori culture
  • Stunning walk to the spectacular arched cavern of Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove
  • Learn a haka and learn to weave flax with a local iwi (tribe)
  • Visit Te Puia - a local cultural centre - to learn more about traditional Māori culture and discover Rotorua’s geothermal wonders
  • See kiwi birds up close and personal
  • Follow your nose to Rotorua’s bubbling mud pools
  • Discover what makes Huka Falls the most visited natural attraction in NZ
  • Check out the views from Matairangi/Mount Victoria, Wellington
  • Fall in love with Wellington’s cafe and craft beer culture
  • Get up close to Kaikōura’s cutest residents at a local seal colony
  • Explore downtown Christchurch and see its inspiring regeneration since the 2011 earthquake
  • Visit the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd, nestled by the shores of Lake Tekapo
  • Unparalleled stargazing opportunities in Tekapo’s Dark Sky Reserve
  • Two nights in Queenstown, the Adventure Capital of the World
  • Visit the charming, historic gold rush village of Arrowtown
  • Carve your own pounamu (jade) pendant in Franz Josef
  • Visit the Mountain Jade Factory in Hokitika
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Rotorua and from Franz Josef 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 Amplified NZ Tour tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.5 - Excellent
Based on 2 reviews
  • Micheline Schuta
  • From Brazil
  • On Aug 23 2022
4 - Very Good
Very Good
Very Good
  • Anonymous
  • On Oct 05 2019
5 - Excellent
Really enjoyed my sight seeing vacation
New Zealand is AWESOME! clean, pristine lots of H2O and lushly beautiful landscape. I'm glad to be with Si group, with his vast knowledge and experience about NZ. He is a mans man and will say things as is, at times funny, he is... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Amplified NZ Tour tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit of 59 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Amplified NZ Tour 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 Amplified NZ Tour 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.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Guests are requested to follow the hygiene guidelines from WHO including the regular washing of hands. Hand sanitiser will also be readily available on tour
  • Implemented COVID-19 Protocols
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