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Kakapo 21 Day New Zealand Small Group Tour

Auckland, New Zealand

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  • 21 days (approx.)
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  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Avoid the hassle of planning all the logistics of your grand tour of New Zealand on this comprehensive 21-day guided tour. Starting in Auckland and ending in Christchurch, you’ll explore a wide range of landscapes in between. Admire the ancient kauri forests of the Hokianga, relax in the Bay of Islands, take the ferry from Wellington to Picton, spot whales in Kaikoura, try adventure sports in Queenstown, and more.
  • An easy way to get a thorough overview of both islands
  • Make new friends on a group tour (max. 18)
  • Includes 20 nights accommodation in comfortable hotels
  • Get around in private transportation: sit back and enjoy the views

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • 20 Included Activities as per itinerary
  • Breakfast (19)
  • Lunch (4)
  • Flights from your home country to New Zealand
  • Single Accommodation Supplement for Sole Room Use.

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments
    40 Beach Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

    We meet our guests in the lobby of the Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments, Beach Road, Auckland Central.

Start time

08:00 AM

End point

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch, New Zealand

    We will drop all travellers to their accommodation in Christchurch.

What To Expect

Day 1

Auckland's West Coast - Northland Kauri Forest - Hokianga Harbour

3 Stops

Muriwai Gannet Colony

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Kauri Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Tane Mahuta Walk

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: The Heads Hokianga

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Hokianga Harbour - Bay of Islands

3 Stops

Hokianga Express Charters

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

The Stone Store & Kemp House - Kerikeri Mission Station

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Waitangi National Trust & Treaty House

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Explore the Bay of Islands

2 Stops

Bay of Islands

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Russell

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

Bay of Islands - Auckland

3 Stops

Kawakawa Public Toilets by Hundertwasser

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kawiti Caves

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Whangarei

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments, Auckland Central

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

Auckland - Rotorua

4 Stops

Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waihi

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Kiwifruit Country

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

Rotorua tours and activities

2 Stops

Rotorua

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Tarawera

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Meals: BreakfastLunch

Day 7

Rotorua - Tongariro National Park

3 Stops

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Taupo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Tongariro National Park

16 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Powderhorn Chateau, The Park Hotel or the Aspen Court - Ruapehu

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

Tongariro National Park - Wellington

2 Stops

Mount Victoria

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: The Bolton Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9

Wellington Activities & Sightseeing

1 Stop

Wellington

1 day 12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: The Bolton Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10

Wellington - Cook Strait Crossing - Picton - Blenheim - Nelson

4 Stops

Wellington

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Forrest Wines Cellar Door

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nelson

1 day 12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Trailways Hotel

Meals: BreakfastLunch

Day 11

Abel Tasman National Park

1 Stop

Abel Tasman National Park

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Trailways Hotel

Meals: BreakfastLunch

Day 12

Nelson - Kaikoura

2 Stops

Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kaikoura

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: White Morph Kaikoura

Meals: Breakfast

Day 13

Kaikoura - Akaunui Homestead - Aoraki / Mt Cook

4 Stops

Canterbury Region

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Church of the Good Shepherd

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Pukaki

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel or Aoraki Court Motel

Meals: BreakfastLunch

Day 14

Aoraki/Mt Cook - Queenstown

3 Stops

Kea Point Track

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Queenstown

2 days 12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Meals: Breakfast

Day 15

Queenstown - Milford Sound

6 Stops

Lake Wakatipu

Admission Ticket Free

Te Anau

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Te Anau

Admission Ticket Free

Fiordland National Park

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cruise Milford

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Milford Sound

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Meals: Breakfast

Day 16

Queenstown Activities and Day Tours

1 Stop

Queenstown

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Meals: Breakfast

Day 17

Queenstown - Arrowtown - Wanaka

3 Stops

Arrowtown

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cardrona

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Wanaka

16 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Edgewater Resort

Meals: Breakfast

Day 18

Wanaka - Haast Pass - Franz Josef Glacier

5 Stops

Lake Hawea

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Wanaka

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Haast Pass

Admission Ticket Free

Ship Creek Walks

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Franz Josef Glacier

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Franz Josef Glacier - Scenic Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 19

Day 19: Franz Josef Glacier - Hokitika - Punakaiki

3 Stops

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Hokitika

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Punakaiki

1 day 12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Punakaiki Resort

Meals: Breakfast

Day 20

Punakaiki and Paparoa National Park

2 Stops

Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paparoa

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Punakaiki Resort

Meals: Breakfast

Day 21

Punakaiki - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch

3 Stops

Arthur's Pass National Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Castle Hill

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Christchurch

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Operated by MoaTrek

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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