Walking in New Zealand

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duration 19 days
tour type Small group Request as private
minimum participants 6
age requirement 16-95 yrs
max group size 15
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-22637
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Operated in English

Starts Auckland, New Zealand
Ends Christchurch, New Zealand

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Dramatic landscapes including mountains, glaciers and fiords
Walks in stunning scenery
Visit Auckland, Wellington and Queenstown

The "Walking In New Zealand" tour starts from Auckland and ends in Christchurch. It is an adventure trip that takes 19 days taking you through Nelson, Mount Cook National Park, Auckland and 12 other destinations in New Zealand. "Walking In New Zealand" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

New Zealand is all about the great outdoors, exploring on foot brings you the best of this compact yet varied country. The North Island combines awesome natural beauty with a rich Maori heritage and the South Island is blessed with dramatic scenery.
Milford Sound - Boat trip along the tranquil ford beneath towering mountains
Mount Cook - Discover the soaring landscapes of the Southern Alps
Tongariro Crossing - A fantastic challenging day hike through spectacular volcanic and alpine scenery

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Day 1 : Join trip in Auckland
Day 2 : Travel south through Waikato region to volcanic Rotorua
Day 3 : Visit to Waimangu Valley geothermal park. Lake walk
Day 4 : Explore the Tongariro National Park on foot, including a section of the iconic Tongariro Crossing
Day 5 : Explore Wellington
Day 6 : Cross the Cook Strait and Marlborough Sound to the South Island
Day 7 : Visit Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary. Walk along Queen Charlotte Track
Day 8 : Explore Abel Tasman National Park by boat and on foot
Day 9 : Fossils, fur seals and Pororari River Track
Day 10 : Walk in glacial valley
Day 11 : Experience Gondwanaland. Drive to Wanaka
Day 12 : Free day to explore Wanaka
Day 13 : Discover Arrowtown Chinese Settlement. Explore Queentown
Day 14 : Walk part of the Kepler Track
Day 15 : Boat cruise on Milford Sound. Walk to Key Summit
Day 16 : Scenic drive to Twizel through the Lindis Pass. Free afternoon
Day 17 : Walking in the shadow of Mount Cook
Day 18 : Drive to Akaroa via Lake Tekapo
Day 19 : Trip ends in Christchurch

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Meals

18 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Copthorne Hotel - Auckland (1 night)
Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (1 night)
The Park Hotel Ruapehu (2 nights)
West Plaza Hotel (1 night)
Jasmine Court Motel (2 nights)
Palms Motel (1 night)
Ashley Hotel Greymouth (1 night)
Lake Matheson Motel (1 night)
Wanaka Hotel (2 nights)
Heartland Hotel Queenstown (1 night)
KG Hotel Te Anau (2 nights)
Mackenzie Inn (2 nights)
Akaroa Criterion Motel (1 night)

Transport

Bus
Boat
Ferry

Guide

Explore Tour Leader / Driver
Local Guide(s)

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 Walking in New Zealand tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4.8 - Excellent

Based on 4 reviews

Anonymous
From Germany
On Mar 12 2023

4 - Very Good

Absolutely recommendable despite extra expenditures

Overall the trip was amazing and with Vaughan we also had a great guide From a fitness level it is absolutely for beginners or intermediate level as only 1 walk was above 12 km The only criticism we're the many motels where no... Read more

Simon
On Oct 01 2020

5 - Excellent

Excellent

This was the most expensive (by far) holiday I've ever taken and it exceeded expectations. We were fortunate that the group of 7 + guide all got along very well together.There's a comment on your website from a previous trip... Read more

Jeanmarie
On Jun 01 2020

5 - Excellent

Excellent

I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. It was very well led by Gunther Hammer and we were a small group that got on very well and we had great fun

Nuala
On Mar 02 2020

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Highly recommend

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Walking in New Zealand tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 09 June 2023, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 09 June 2023, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Walking in New Zealand tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Walking in New Zealand 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.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) within 72 hours of departure.

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