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Trails of New Zealand (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

Enjoy an active, cultural adventure exploring the Land of the Long White Cloud

Duration
18 Days
Cities
9
Next Departure
25-Oct-2025
Starting at
± USD 9,705.00
Price per day
± USD 539.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Exodus
 
Operator
Exodus Adventure Travel
Tour
Trails of New Zealand
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
6 - 14
Overall rating
Star Rating: 5 (4.90)
Age Group
18 - 99 Years
Categories
tour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Nature

Summary

Enjoy an active, cultural adventure exploring the Land of the Long White Cloud

Map: Trails of New Zealand (Exodus)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Arrive Auckland
Day 2
Visit Rangitoto Island
Day 3
To Rotorua
Day 4
To Tongariro National Park
Day 5
Free Day In Tongariro National Park; Option To Hik...
Day 6
To Wellington
Day 7
Ferry Across Cook Strait To Marlborough; Drive To ...
Day 8
Half-Day Coastal Walk; Boat To Motueka
Day 9
To Buller River; Visit The Famous Pancake Rocks In...
Day 10
To Fox Glacier, Passing Okarito En Route
Day 11
Walk To Fox Glacier; Continue To Wanaka
Day 12
Jetboat In Matukituki
Day 13
Transfer To Milford Sound And Board Overnight Boat
Day 14
Cruise Inner Sound; Drive To Queenstown
Day 15
Free Day In Queenstown
Day 16
Transfer To Mount Cook National Park; Trek In Hook...
Day 17
Drive To Christchurch Via Canterbury Plains
Day 18
End Christchurch

Travel Cities (9): Auckland, Christchurch, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Rotorua, Wellington

Details

From the waterfront city of Auckland to the spectacular Southern Alps, New Zealand is blessed with an array of natural wonders that are best experienced by foot and boat. This active trip maximises time spent outdoors, whether it’s sailing through waterways, hiking between volcanic peaks or jetboating through Mount Aspiring National Park. Make the most of your time in New Zealand – a country that always exceeds expectations – with this jam-packed itinerary that includes highlights of the north and south islands.

Highlights

  • Discover Tongariro National Park, the oldest national park in New Zealand
  • Gain an insight into Māori culture, join in a hāngi (Māori feast) and cultural performance
  • Enjoy a half-day coastal walk and sailing trip in Abel Tasman National Park
  • Cruise the stunning Milford Sound with one night on board the Milford Mariner
  • Discover Queenstown and enjoy the scenic delights of this world-famous destination
  • Visit Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park: home to the highest mountains and longest glaciers in New Zealand

Included in Price

  • All breakfasts, one lunch and two dinners are included. Breakfasts are either supplied by the accommodation or by the leader. We can always purchase lunches on the run and your leader will happily stop at supermarkets (time allowing). Morning tea/coffee stops are available at request and at your own cost depending on the day’s itinerary.
  • All breakfasts, one lunch and two dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Free arrival (shared shuttle) and departure (taxi) transfers (must be booked at least one month before departure)

NOT included in price

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request – available for 16 nights)
  • Visas or vaccinations

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Auckland

Arrow Going To

Christchurch

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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