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New Zealand Amplified (Northbound) (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

Today is a free day to explore Christchurch at your own pace. Maybe chill out in the Botanic Gardens to see some of the native plants, or stop by the Canterbury Museum to learn about the region’s cultural heritage. Tonight, you’ll have another welcome mee...

Duration
17 Days
Cities
9
Next Departure
28-Jun-2025
Starting at
USD 3,965.00
Price per day
USD 233.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Intrepid
 
Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
New Zealand Amplified (Northbound)
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Group Size
1 - 16
Categories
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Summary

Today is a free day to explore Christchurch at your own pace. Maybe chill out in the Botanic Gardens to see some of the native plants, or stop by the Canterbury Museum to learn about the region’s cultural heritage. Tonight, you’ll have another welcome meeting at a 6 pm to meet the new travellers joining you for the next leg of your adventure. After, why not head out to dinner at a local restaurant and get to know each other better.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Accommodation on this trip is in mixed-gender multi-share dormitory style hostels with shared facilities. We are aware of a system functionality limitation incorrectly indicating "twin-share" when you manage your booking on our website.

Map: New Zealand Amplified (Northbound) (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Christchurch
Day 2
Lake Tekapo
Day 3
Queenstown
Day 4
Queenstown
Day 5
Queenstown / Wanaka
Day 6
Wanaka / Franz Josef
Day 7
Franz Josef
Day 8
Hokitika / Christchurch
Day 9
Christchurch
Day 10
Christchurch / Kaikoura
Day 11
Kaikoura / Wellington
Day 12
Wellington / Taupo
Day 13
Taupo
Day 14
Murupara
Day 15
Rotorua
Day 16
Rotorua
Day 17
Coromandel Peninsula
Day 18
Coromandel Peninsula / Auckland
Day 19
Auckland

Travel Cities (9): Auckland, Christchurch, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Tekapo, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington

Highlights

  • Wander around Arrowtown – a heritage town and living historic settlement that’s perfect for exploring on foot. This town, surrounded by sometimes-snowy peaks, dates back to gold mining times and is now a popular spot with cute cafes, small shops and scenic landscapes.
  • Stand in awe of the epic Franz Josef glacier and visit a local gallery to learn about the significance of pounamu (greenstone) to Maori culture while carving your own pendant.
  • Explore Hobbiton on a guided tour, finishing with a drink at The Green Dragon – this iconic must-see location is where scenes from the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies were filmed and is like stepping right into Middle Earth!
  • Calling all adventure seekers! Queenstown is overflowing with adrenaline-pumping activities, so dive straight in or sit back with a glass of world-class local wine.
  • Head to a Maori village where the profits from your visit are fed back into the community, learn the haka and Maori weaving before tucking into a traditional hangi dinner.

Travel Package

 

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Christchurch

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Auckland

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