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New Zealand Uncovered

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20 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Highlights

Explore rare bird species at Zealandia

Discover Hobbiton

An Unmissable Māori Cultural Experience and Hāngi

Itinerary

Set out on an epic journey across New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes with the "New Zealand Uncovered" tour. Spanning 20 days from Christchurch to Auckland, this national parks trip is crafted for those eager to experience the country’s unmissable highlights—geothermal marvels, glaciers, beaches, and vibrant cities—at a relaxed, immersive pace.

Tailored for travelers in their mid-thirties and up, you’ll enjoy special experiences like a scenic train journey, a boat cruise to remote Mou Waho Island, a guided Hobbiton tour, a traditional Māori meal, and a walk among illuminated treetops. Optional adventures—from glacier climbing to hot pool kayaking—let you personalize your trip, while comfortable 3–4 star accommodations provide a restful base each night.

This tour package’s unique selling point is its blend of flexibility and depth: you can pick your own adventure mix, all while gaining genuine insight into New Zealand’s culture and natural wonders. Whether you’re snapping photos of golden beaches or exploring dense rainforests, "New Zealand Uncovered" promises a transformative trip for curious explorers.

day 1Day 1 Auckland

Welcome to Auckland!

Settle into your accommodation and be ready for the 6pm pre-tour meeting. Here you will get to know your Tour Manager and be introduced to your new roadtrip friends.

Afterwards, the evening is yours to enjoy. We recommend checking out the Auckland Sky Tower, this is the tallest building in New Zealand. If you are feeling extra daring you can jump off the Sky Tower, attached to a harness of course! Or how about checking out the Auckland War Memorial Museum, located in the middle of the beautiful Auckland Domain.

day 2Day 2 Auckland to Coromandel

day 3Day 3 Coromandel to Raglan

day 4Day 4 Raglan to Rotorua (via Waitomo and Matamata)

day 5Day 5 Rotorua

day 6Day 6 Rotorua to Taupō

day 7Day 7 Taupō

day 8Day 8 Taupō to Wellington

day 9Day 9 Wellington

day 10Day 10 Wellington to Kaikōura

day 11Day 11 Kaikōura to Christchurch

day 12Day 12 Christchurch to Ohau (via Lake Tekapo)

day 13Day 13 Ohau to Queenstown

day 14Day 14 Queenstown

day 15Day 15 Queenstown to Wanaka

day 16Day 16 Wanaka

day 17Day 17 Wanaka to Franz Josef

day 18Day 18 Franz Josef

day 19Day 19 Franz Josef to Christchurch

day 20Day 20 Christchurch

What's Included

Accommodation
Stay each night in twin-share 3–4 star accommodation: a mix of hotels, motels, lodges, and rainforest retreats.19 nights in twin-share 3–4 star accommodation: a mix of hotels, lodges and rainforest retreats.
Meals
Feast on daily hearty breakfasts and 4 dinners, including a traditional Māori hāngī cooked in an underground oven.
Transport
Comfortable and air-conditioned bus transportRide one of the most scenic ferry journeys in the world, over the Cook Strait.
Guide
Passionate and knowledgeable local Kiwi guide
Others
Orientation tour of each and every locationSmall groups of maximum 16 peopleExperiences to teach you about our unique Māori cultureWalk a stunning coastal track to Cathedral Cove (as seen in the Chronicles of Narnia movies).A fully guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set.Take in the stunning Southern Alps and the vast Canterbury Plains aboard the TranzAlpine, New Zealand’s finest inland rail journey.Watch a Māori cultural performance and check out a geothermal valley of bubbling mud pools including the famous Pōhutu Geyser in Rotorua.See endangered kiwi birds up close and personal.Soak up a sunset boat cruise in the West Coast surf town of Raglan – the fish and chips are on us!Brave the Redwoods Treewalk, crossing 23 raised suspension bridges.Hike through the forested gorge of Ruakuri (45 minutes) – bring your camera for this one.Discover rare animal species tour of Zealandia Nature Reserve in Wellington.Taste some of the world’s best sauvignon blanc at a Marlborough wine tasting.Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Wanaka to the remote Mou Waho Island nature reserve.Carve your own pounamu (jade) pendant in Franz Josef.

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Haka Plus was amazing.

The tour operator was amazing. I fell in love with New Zealand. Simon was great guide and the small tour group made it even better as we all became close friends. I would highly recommend the tour operator to all my friends and Family. I loved every moment that I was in New Zealand. I would come back in a heart beat and travel with the operator again.

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