New Zealand Amplified (Southbound)
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Adventure
- Active and outdoor
- Young Adults
- Customizable
- duration 17 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-37708
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Visit a Maori village where profits from your visit are fed back into the community, learn the haka and Maori weaving before tucking into a traditional hangi dinner.
- Experience the geothermal delights of Rotorua, watch New Zealand’s largest geyser erupt and observe adorable kiwis in a nocturnal house at a conservation centre.
- A little piece of paradise awaits on the Coromandel Peninsula – dig your own natural hot tub on Hot Water Beach and check out the much-photographed Cathedral Cove.
- Calling all adventure seekers! Queenstown is overflowing with adrenaline-pumping activities, so dive straight in or sit back with a glass of world-class local wine.
- All aboard for one of the world’s most spectacular train journeys – take the famous TranzAlpine through the Southern Alps from the West Coast to Christchurch.
When it comes to inspiring scenery, fascinating culture and inviting locals, New Zealand is as good as it gets. From the volcanic landscapes of the North Island to the snow-dusted scenery of the South Island, there’s always something remarkable to look at. Set off on a 17-day adventure through the beaches of the Coromandel Peninsula, bubbling hot pools of Rotorua, endless waters of Lake Taupo and cityscapes of Wellington. Cross to the Cook Strait and encounter the glory of the South Island, from Kaikoura’s abundant wildlife to Queenstown’s high adrenaline activities and Franz Josef Glacier’s icy beauty.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Accommodation on this trip is in mixed-gender multi-share dormitory style hostels with shared facilities. We are aware of a system functionality limitation incorrectly indicating "twin-share" when you manage your booking on our website.
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Day 1: Auckland / Coromandel Peninsula
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Day 2: Rotorua
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Day 3: Rotorua
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Day 4: Murupara
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Day 5: Taupo
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Day 6: Taupo
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Day 7: Wellington
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Day 8: Wellington / Kaikoura
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Day 9: Kaikoura / Christchurch
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Day 10: Christchurch / Lake Tekapo
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Day 11: Queenstown
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Day 12: Queenstown
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Day 13: Queenstown / Wanaka
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Day 14: Wanaka / Franz Josef
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Day 15: Franz Josef
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Day 16: Hokitika / Greymouth / Christchurch
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Day 17: Christchurch
- Multi-share hostel with shared facilities (16 nights)
- 16 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
- Private Vehicle , Train , Ferry
- An expert tour leader
- Coromandel Peninsula - Hot Water Beach
- Rotorua - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Coromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove
- Murupara - Hangi Dinner
- Rotorua - Pohutu Geyser
- Rotorua - Visit Te Puia Maori Village
- Murupara - Learn to Weave Flax
- Murupara - Learn the Haka
- Murupara - Village Tour with Maori Elder
- Tongariro National Park - Scenic Drive
- Wellington - Mount Victoria Lookout
- Marlborough - Cook Strait Ferry Crossing
- Wellington - Mount Victoria Lookout
- Kaikoura - Visit to a Seal Colony
- Lake Tekapo - Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
- Christchurch - City Tour
- Queenstown - Kawarau Gorge
- Arrowtown - Village visit
- West Coast - Haast Pass
- West Coast - Lake Hawea Lookout
- Franz Josef - Carve your own Pounamu Necklace
- Greymouth - Tranz Alpine Train Journey
- Hokitika - Mountain Jade Greenstone Factory
- 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 Amplified (Southbound) tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this New Zealand Amplified (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.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 22 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 22 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceNew Zealand Amplified (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.
VisaFor this New Zealand Amplified (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.
- Accommodation on this trip is in mixed-gender multi-share dormitory style hostels with shared facilities. Dorms generally consist of 4-8 beds (private rooms are available on request).
This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
- Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.