Meals

Breakfast is included each day and we will also go to a couple of our guides favourite spots for 2 evening dinners.

Others

2 Group Dinners Exploration of Waitomo Area (activities optional) Huka Falls Walking Loop Entry into Wai O Tapu Thermal Wonderland Travel the Thermal Highway Between Taupo and Rotorua Hot Water Beach (tide dependent) Flight Between the North and South Island Castle Rock Walk Stop at the Rugged West Coast Township of Franz Josef Transport to Milford Sound (cruise optional) Church of the Good Shepherd

Guide

Experienced and knowledgeable Wild Kiwi guide.

Accommodation

13 nights accommodation in shared and mixed-sex dorms with other Wild Kiwi guests.

Flights

Flight between Auckland and Christchurch (in reverse if needed).

Transport

Transport in our own luxury vehicle Wifi on board Leather seats USB chargers Air-conditioned Epic sound system for all those road trip songs!

Not included:

Insurance

We highly recommend you have travel insurance whilst you are in New Zealand.

Others

Additional add-on experiences can be booked by your Wild Kiwi guide whilst on tour: Waitomo Caves Boat Tour from $63 Haggas Honking Hole (abseil and climb) from $168 Tongariro Crossing (unguided) from $120 Jet boating on Huka Falls from $139 Sail Lake Taupo from $50 Hobbiton Movie Set from $119 Mt Tarawera Guided Hike from $164 Zorbing from $40 Rotorua Canopy Tours (ziplining) from $159 Tamaki Maori Village from $130 Cathedral Cove Kayaking from $145 Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike from $585 Quad Biking from $195 Milford Sound from $109 Canyon Swing/Fox from $249 Bungy Jumping from $220 Jet Boating from $129 Skydiving over the Southern Alps from $299 Funyaks from $399 Paragliding from $269 Horse Riding from $195 Ziptrek Ecotours from $159 Rafting from $219 Canyoning from $229 Ice Pub Crawl from $30

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Day 1 Day 1: Auckland To Hahei
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Auckland To Hahei

We’ll head off from Queens Wharf so be ready to kick off your adventure! The journey to Coromandel is a great time to get to know your guide and your fellow travellers. We’ll enjoy a beautiful scenic drive. Our lunch stop today will be the Mount, where you can hike up or around it. We’ll follow the coast as we head into Hahei, dependent on the time of arrival we’ll head to Hot Water Beach to dig our own hot pools or kayak our way around the stunning Cathedral Cove.
Day 2 Day 2: Hahei To Rotorua
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Hahei To Rotorua

This morning we will either head to the beach for some kayaking or dig some hot pools depending on what we managed to fit in the night before.

Then we head south to Rotorua, home to smelly hot pools, hobbits and more!

There’s heaps to do here – check out the bubbling mud pools at one of the geothermal parks, walk around the lake or even hike or bike the stunning Redwood Forest just on the edge of town. Looking for adventure? Check out luging, zorbing or give white water rafting the mighty Kaituna River a go. We’ll head to RockSolid for the night, the only accommodation in New Zealand with its very own rock climbing wall!

Tonight you have a chance to visit Tamaki Maori Village and try a traditional hangi for dinner.
Day 3 Day 3: Rotorua
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Rotorua

Today’s the day to tick all of those crazy activities off your bucket list! LOTR fans, get to see where it was all made with a Hobbiton movie set tour and maybe a pint of Southfarthing Lager or two. For the rest of us, there’s also ziplining, white-water rafting and Redwoods walks. You’ll have the time to fit in 2-3 activities depending on how long they run, just check with your guide.
Day 4 Day 4: Rotorua To Taupo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Rotorua To Taupo

For the next part of our journey we head to Taupo, the adventure capital of the north island. Discover the thundering Huka Falls and the trout-filled rivers before we head for a sunset beer by the stunning Lake Taupo.
Day 5 Day 5: Taupo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Taupo

After breakfast with a view, you’ll have the day to explore the lake from the water’s edge or 15,000ft above it!! Up to you. Spend the day conquering the Tongariro Crossing or jetboating, sailing, exploring or bungy jumping – you’ll be spoilt for choice in Taupo! After an exciting day, wind down over a glass of wine or a craft beer from a local brewery and tell your fellow travellers all about the awesome things you have been doing.
Day 6 Day 6: Taupo To Raglan Via Waitomo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Taupo To Raglan Via Waitomo

We have an early start this morning so we can hit the road and leave the great lake behind as we head to Raglan. Before we get to the surf township, we have the underground caving town of Waitomo to navigate through with 3.5 hours here to get your adventure fix for the day. Wet or dry, we’ve got you covered! Your guide will be on hand to help you plan your time in Waitomo.

From Waitomo, we head to Raglan for the night at a home away from home. Raglan is home to the world’s longest left-hand break. Tonight’s accommodation is the perfect place to soak up your last night on the Northern aspect of your tour.
Day 7 Day 7: Raglan To Auckland To Christchurch
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Raglan To Auckland To Christchurch

Get up early this morning for your epic surf lesson on this infamous surf beach. Then at around 1 pm, we’ll set off for our final journey back to where it all started. We’ll make sure to make plenty of photo stops and may even stop off at New Zealand’s favourite ice cream place!

We’ll get to Auckland airport at approximately 4 pm where we’ll hop on our flight down to Christchurch. Your flight will be booked for 6 pm or 7 pm and you will receive your boarding pass from the Wild Kiwi office crew the day before. Once you arrive in Christchurch, you’ll be transferred to your accommodation for the night, JUCY Snooze Christchurch.
Day 8 Christchurch To Tekapo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Christchurch To Tekapo

The South Island kicks off from Christchurch as we head for the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo at one of New Zealand’s most insta-worthy spots. Explore the local bike trails before you relax in the lakeside hot springs for some stargazing at the world’s largest Dark Sky Reserve .
Day 9 Tekapo To Queenstown
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tekapo To Queenstown

From here we make our way through the tall, tussock-covered mountains of Lindis Pass before landing in the adventure capital of the world - Queenstown.
Day 10 Milford Sound Daytrip
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Milford Sound Daytrip

Larger-than-life waterfalls, ancient forests, awe-inspiring mountainscapes and leaping dolphins, welcome to UNESCO-listed Milford Sound. After taking in the spectacular scenery cruising the fiord, kick back with a beer, drop into a party or devour NZ’s famous burger - the Fergburger.
Day 11 Queenstown
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Queenstown

Bungy jumps, canyon swings, or horse riding; whatever your adventure threshold, there’s something in Queenstown for you to choose from! Try one of New Zealand’s most scenic skydives, hit the trails for a bike ride, go luging or jet boat up the canyon.
Day 12 Queenstown To Franz Josef
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Queenstown To Franz Josef

After a break in picturesque Wanaka, prepare to be dazzled as we travel along rugged coastline beside ancient rainforests, icy glaciers, and crashing waterfalls as we head over Haast Pass, before we arrive at the gateway to glacier country – Franz Josef.
Day 13 Franz Josef
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Franz Josef

Crampons at the ready, Franz Josef could be the most beautiful place you’ll ever set your eyes on. Explore the stunning formations made over thousands of years, where you can hike, helicopter - or both! Want something at a lower altitude? Quad bike, kayak or relax in glacier hot pools, before kicking back with a cold drink to soak it all in.
Day 14 Franz Josef To Christchurch
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Franz Josef To Christchurch

After a quick stop off at beautiful Hokitika, experience a spectacular journey through Arthur’s Pass amongst the stunning snow-capped Southern Alps. Then it’s back to Christchurch where our epic journey comes to an end. Fear not, we’ll say our goodbyes, hug it out and leave with stacks of great memories.

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Itinerary of your trip New Zealand Explorer

Day 1: Auckland To Hahei

Day 2: Hahei To Rotorua

Day 3: Rotorua

Day 4: Rotorua To Taupo

Day 5: Taupo

Day 6: Taupo To Raglan Via Waitomo

Day 7: Raglan To Auckland To Christchurch

Christchurch To Tekapo

Tekapo To Queenstown

Milford Sound Daytrip

Queenstown

Queenstown To Franz Josef

Franz Josef

Franz Josef To Christchurch

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