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Discover New Zealand

BM-7510
4.9Based on
18 days

Carbon neutral

Tour Type
Small Group
Max Group Size
14
Age Requirement
18 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
ModerateInvolves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Ends

Auckland, New Zealand

Christchurch, New Zealand

Highlights

Discover Tongariro National Park, the oldest national park in New Zealand

Gain an insight into Māori culture, join in a hāngi (Māori feast) and cultural performance

Enjoy a half-day coastal walk and sailing trip in Abel Tasman National Park

Cruise the stunning Milford Sound with one night on board the Milford Mariner

Discover Queenstown and enjoy the scenic delights of this world-famous destination

Itinerary

From the waterfront city of Auckland to the spectacular Southern Alps, New Zealand is blessed with an array of natural wonders that are best experienced by foot and boat. This active trip maximises time spent outdoors, whether it’s sailing through waterways, hiking between volcanic peaks or jetboating through Mount Aspiring National Park. Make the most of your time in New Zealand – a country that always exceeds expectations – with this jam-packed itinerary that includes highlights of the north and south islands.

Day 1Arrive Auckland
Day 2Visit Rangitoto Island
Day 3To Rotorua
Day 4To Tongariro National Park
Day 5Free day in Tongariro National Park; option to hike Tongariro Crossing and other activities
Day 6To Wellington
Day 7Ferry across Cook Strait to Marlborough; drive to Abel Tasman National Park
Day 8Half-day coastal walk; boat to Motueka
Day 9To Buller River; visit the famous Pancake Rocks in Punakaiki; overnight in Greymouth
Day 10To Fox Glacier, passing Okarito en route
Day 11Walk to Fox Glacier; continue to Wanaka
Day 12Jetboat in Matukituki
Day 13Transfer to Milford Sound and board overnight boat
Day 14Cruise inner sound; drive to Queenstown
Day 15Free day in Queenstown
Day 16Transfer to Mount Cook National Park; trek in Hooker Valley
Day 17Drive to Christchurch via Canterbury Plains
Day 18End Christchurch
Discover New Zealand

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What's Included

Accommodation
All accommodation
Meals
All breakfasts, one lunch and two dinners
Transport
All transport and listed activitiesArrival (shuttle bus) and departure transfers
Guide
Tour leader throughout

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Customer Reviews

4.9

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AnonymousOn Mar 15, 2025

A great trip!

This is a lovely, varied trip for someone who wants to see as much of this wonderful country as possible in a short time - with someone else doing the many hours of driving required, and with someone who has invaluable local knowledge.

AnonymousOn Dec 28, 2024

Super Holiday

Trails of New Zealand is an excellent memorable trip. Wonderful scenery, great walks, very comfortable accommodation. Well-thought itinerary, good mix of driving interspersed with walks and other activities.

AnonymousOn Feb 16, 2024

Unforgettable trip

I enjoyed every moment of the trip.

AnonymousOn Feb 15, 2024

ALN 240120

Great insight into an amazing country . We covered so much and saw some amazing sights. Some of the days were understandably quite long but unfortunately the transport ( i.e. the minibus) was not the most comfortable, my husband at 6foot 1inch was unable to fit his knees in between the seats and had to travel with his legs in the isle ( not the most comfortable of positions) also the air conditioning was not very efficient.

AnonymousOn Feb 14, 2024

NZ24

This was a really good trip to a stunningly beautiful country.

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