Day 1 - Auckland to Auckland

Welcome to New Zealand! This evening is a great opportunity to see Auckland's nightlife and meet your fellow travellers

Day 2 - Auckland to Coromandel

We'll kick things off with an iconic Kiwi road trip - leaving the big city and heading to a beachy paradise of oh-so-perfect scenery in the Coromandel.

Day 3 - Coromandel to Rotorua

The perfect beaches and massive rocks arches of Cathedral Cove are calling us this morning - drink in the scenery before we head to Waitomo.

Day 4 - Rotorua

Today is free day to explore Rotorua's geothermal wonders or choose your own adventure and cross off some bucket list activities!

Day 5 - Rotorua to Murupara

Today you will discover why Rotorua is so unique to the world with its geothermal wonders and Māori culture, before our visit to a living Māori village.

Day 6 - Murupara to Taupo

It's only a short drive to our next destination, Taupo, and there is plenty to discover along the way.

Day 7 - Taupo

Challenge yourself or unwind style - you have got a full day in Taupo. The famed Tongariro Crossing is today's optional bucket list item (weather permitting).

Day 8 - Taupo to Wellington

A drive-by tour of some Lord of the Rings filming locations is part of the long-ish drive today. Foodies and craft beer lovers will savour Wellington's bars and eateries.

Day 9 - Wellington to Kaikoura

Venture around Wellington before taking a scenic ferry journey across the Cook Strait and get up close and personal with the South Island.

Day 10 - Kaikoura to Christchurch

The Kaikoura Ranges make for an epic backdrop for all the marine and wildlife activities you can enjoy here including whale watching and dolphin encounter tours.

Day 11 - Christchurch

The Tour has officially finished!

• Orientation Tours: We give you the low-down on every location
• Comfortable Transport With plenty of room to spread out
• Continental breakfast every day: Heaps of options for everyone (you too, vegans!)
• High-end Hostel accommodation: Dorm share, upgrades available
• Cultural experiences to teach you about our unique Māori culture
• Experienced local guide: Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about NZ

• Stunning walk to the spectacular arched cavern of Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove
• A guided visit to Hobbiton; the filming location of both The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
• Learn 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 wonders.
• See kiwi birds up close and personal.
• Eat a traditional Māori hāngī meal cooked in an underground oven
• Follow your nose to Rotorua’s bubbling mud pools
• Discover what makes Huka Falls the most visited natural attraction in NZ.
• Check out the views from Matairangi/Mount Victoria, Wellington.
• Fall in love with Wellington’s Cafe and craft beer culture.
• Plus, many surprise stops along the way.
• Small-group maximum: 16 Because you're more than just a number!
  
  
  

• Travel insurance
• optional activities
• anything not mentioned in inclusions