New Zealand Amplified (Northbound)
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- 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-37709
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Footprint
Carbonneutral
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- Operated in English
- Starts Christchurch, New Zealand
- Ends Auckland, New Zealand +10
HIGHLIGHTS
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- 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.
- 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.
The "New Zealand Amplified (Northbound)" tour starts from Christchurch and ends in Auckland. It is an active and outdoor trip that takes 17 days taking you through Rotorua, Wanaka, Coromandel Peninsula and 9 other destinations in New Zealand. "New Zealand Amplified (Northbound)" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
Get ready for an adventure of epic proportions – the best of New Zealand is waiting! Spend 17 days discovering the South Island and North Island with the guidance of a passionate local leader. See the innovative ways Christchurch has rebuilt post-quake, get to know the adventure capital of the world in Queenstown and experience the natural beauty of Franz Josef. Cross the Cook Strait and hang out in delightful Wellington, hop between beaches on the Coromandel Peninsula, learn about local culture at a Maori village and check out the geothermal wonders of Rotorua. From spectacular scenery to fascinating culture, New Zealand is sure to leave you in awe.
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.
Get ready for an adventure of epic proportions – the best of New Zealand is waiting! Spend 17 days discovering the South Island and North Island with the guidance of a passionate local leader. See the innovative ways Christchurch has rebuilt post-quake, get to know the adventure capital of the world in Queenstown and experience the natural beauty of Franz Josef. Cross the Cook Strait and hang out in delightful Wellington, hop between beaches on the Coromandel Peninsula, learn about local culture at a Maori village and check out the geothermal wonders of Rotorua. From spectacular scenery to fascinating culture, New Zealand is sure to leave you in awe.
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.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Christchurch / Lake Tekapo
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Day 2: Queenstown
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Day 3: Queenstown
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Day 4: Queenstown / Wanaka
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Day 5: Wanaka / Franz Josef
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Day 6: Franz Josef
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Day 7: Hokitika / Greymouth / Christchurch
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Day 8: Christchurch / Kaikoura
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Day 9: Kaikoura / Wellington
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Day 10: Wellington / Taupo
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Day 11: Taupo
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Day 12: Taupo / Murupara
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Day 13: Rotorua
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Day 14: Rotorua
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Day 15: Coromandel Peninsula
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Day 16: Coromandel Peninsula / Auckland
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Day 17: Auckland
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- Multi-share hostel with shared facilities (16 nights)
Meals
- 16 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
Transport
- Private Vehicle , Train , Ferry
Guide
- An expert tour leader
Included Activities
- 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
- Kaikoura - Visit to a Seal Colony
- Marlborough - Cook Strait Ferry Crossing
- Wellington - Mount Victoria Lookout
- Tongariro National Park - Scenic Drive
- Murupara - Learn to Weave Flax
- Murupara - Hangi Dinner
- Murupara - Village Tour with Maori Elder
- Murupara - Learn the Haka
- Rotorua - Visit Te Puia Maori Village
- Rotorua - Pohutu Geyser
- Coromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove
- Rotorua - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Coromandel Peninsula - Hot Water Beach
- Any international flights to Christchurch and from Auckland 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 (Northbound) tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION
COVID VACCINATION POLICY
Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.
Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.
COVID-19 Safety Measures
No additional cancellation fees apply for this New Zealand Amplified (Northbound) 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 14 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 14 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 (Northbound) 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 (Northbound) 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.
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