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About the tour
Tour Type
Small GroupSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Max Group Size
16
Age Requirement
18 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English
Starts
Ends
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Highlights
Learn about our unique Māori culture (Included)
Discover Hobbiton (Included)
Visit a seal colony (Included)
Carve your own Pounamu pendant (Included)
Visit Kawarau Bridge Bungy Centre, World Home of Bungy - Included
Itinerary
New Zealand Amplified Tour is a 19-day adventure that takes you from Christchurch to Auckland, showcasing both the North and South Islands’ most exhilarating highlights. Traverse Rotorua’s geothermal wonders, kayak the glacier-carved fjords of Franz Josef, and soak in the stargazing magic of Lake Tekapo. This small-group explorer trip is packed with cultural experiences, including a Māori hāngī feast, haka dance, and greenstone carving. Flexible activity options let you tailor the trip to your style, making the USP the tour’s exceptional cultural immersion paired with outdoor thrills—perfect for those who want to experience the real New Zealand.
Day 1Day 1 Auckland to Auckland
Day 2Day 2 Auckland to Coromandel
Day 3Day 3 Coromandel to Rotorua
Day 4Day 4 Rotorua to Rotorua
Day 5Day 5 Rotorua to Murupara
Day 6Day 6 Murupara to Taupō
Day 7Day 7 Taupō to Taupō
Day 8Day 8 Taupō to Wellington
Day 9Day 9 Wellington to Kaikōura
Day 10Day 10 Kaikōura to Christchurch
Day 11Day 11 Christchurch to Christchurch
Day 12Day 12 Christchurch to Mackenzie Country
Day 13Day 13 Mackenzie Country to Queenstown
Day 14Day 14 Queenstown to Queenstown
Day 15Day 15 Queenstown to Wanaka
Day 16Day 16 Wanaka to Franz Josef
Day 17Day 17 Franz Josef to Franz Josef
Day 18Day 18 Franz Josef to Christchurch
Day 19Day 19 Christchurch to Christchurch
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What's Included
Accommodation
High-end hostel accommodation18 nights total, with 17 nights in high-end hostel accommodation (dorm share as standard) and 1 night shared cultural experience
Meals
Tasty continental breakfasts every dayEat a traditional Māori hāngī meal cooked in an underground oven
Transport
Comfortable bus transportIconic ferry ride between the North and South Islands across the Cook Strait
Others
Small groups, up to 16 peoplePassionate Kiwi guidesExperiences to teach you about our unique Māori cultureStunning visit to the spectacular arched cavern of Coromandel’s Cathedral CoveA guided visit to the filming location of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogy, HobbitonLearn 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 wondersKohutapu Lodge and Tribal ToursSee kiwi birds up close and personalFollow your nose to Rotorua’s bubbling mud poolsDiscover what makes Huka Falls the most visited natural attraction in NZCheck out the views from Matairangi/Mount Victoria, WellingtonFall in love with Wellington’s cafe and craft beer cultureGet up close to Kaikōura’s cutest residents at a local seal colonyExplore downtown Christchurch and see its inspiring regeneration since the 2011 earthquakeVisit the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd, nestled by the shores of Lake TekapoUnparalleled stargazing opportunities in Tekapo’s Dark Sky ReserveTwo nights in Queenstown, the Adventure Capital of the WorldVisit the charming, historic gold rush village of ArrowtownCarve your own pounamu (jade) pendant in Franz JosefVisit jade/greenstone factory in Hokitika
What's Excluded
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