NZ Adventure Complete
17 Days Auckland to Queenstown — Both Islands
Duration
17 days
Destination
New Zealand
Difficulty
Moderate
Group Size
Max 24
Rating
4.9 (198)
About This Tour
The complete New Zealand experience — both islands, 17 days, zero compromise. Start in Auckland with glowworm caves and Hobbiton, experience Māori culture, sail Lake Taupo, then cross to the South Island for glacier-fed lakes, Aoraki/Mount Cook hiking, Milford Sound cruising, and jet boating in Queenstown. With 16 nights, 14 meals, and an expert Group Leader for the entire journey, this is New Zealand done properly.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Auckland
Welcome to New Zealand! Meet your Group Leader and crew. Welcome dinner.
Day 2Waitomo & Hobbiton
Glowworm cave boat tour and Hobbiton film set. Drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
Day 3Rotorua Geothermal
Kerosene Creek hot springs and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland.
Day 4Māori Culture
Traditional Māori village experience at Mitai. Optional zorbing or luge.
Day 5Lake Taupo
Sail across New Zealand's largest lake. Māori rock carvings and volcanic scenery.
Day 6Huka Falls
Visit thundering Huka Falls. Optional skydiving or bungee jumping.
Day 7Wellington
Travel to Wellington. Explore the capital's vibrant cafe scene.
Day 8Wellington Exploration
Cable car ride and Te Papa museum. Farewell dinner for the North Island.
Day 9Christchurch
Fly to Christchurch. City orientation and settle into the South Island.
Day 10Lake Tekapo
Travel to Lake Tekapo. Hot pools with snow-capped mountain views.
Day 11Mount John Hike
Panoramic hike with views of turquoise lakes and the Southern Alps.
Day 12Aoraki & Wanaka
Hooker Valley Track through Mount Cook National Park. Continue to Wanaka.
Day 13Lake Wanaka
Kayak on crystal-clear Lake Wanaka. Visit the Wanaka Tree.
Day 14Queenstown
Arrive in the adventure capital. Jet boat through canyon gorges.
Day 15Milford Sound
Full-day Milford Sound cruise. Towering peaks, waterfalls, and wildlife.
Day 16Queenstown Free Day
Optional bungee, skydiving, or gondola. Farewell dinner.
Day 17Farewell
The complete NZ adventure concludes in Queenstown.
What's Included
- 16 nights accommodation in hostels
- 14 meals included
- Expert Group Leader
- All transportation costs
- Waitomo glowworm caves boat tour
- Hobbiton film set tour
- Kerosene Creek hot springs
- Wai-O-Tapu geothermal wonderland
- Māori village experience
- Lake Taupo sailing
- Huka Falls
- Wellington cable car & Te Papa museum
- Christchurch city orientation
- Lake Tekapo hot pools
- Mount John hike
- Mount Cook / Aoraki National Park
- Kayaking on Lake Wanaka
- Milford Sound cruise
- Jet boating on Lake Wakatipu
- 100% carbon neutral tour
Not Included
- International flights
- Internal flight Wellington-Christchurch
- Travel insurance (required)
- Meals not specified
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
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