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$17,160
Sailboat navigating a picturesque fjord with green mountains and clear blue sky.
Food & Wine

Intrepid Travel: Premium New Zealand Encompassed

Auckland

Queenstown

18 days, 17 nights

Small Group Tours

From: $17,160 pp

Tour overview

Dramatic peaks, glittering glaciers and geothermal wonders await on this Intrepid Premium adventure through New Zealand’s North and South islands. With a passionate local leader to guide the way, you’ll experience a landscape that has been shaped by the elements over thousands of years. Taste local wines at picturesque cellar doors and wineries, set out in search of kiwis, explore the mythical world of Hobbiton and explore the volcanic landscapes of Tongariro. From the pure spectacle of Milford Sound to the simmering geysers of Rotorua, this adventure is sure to blow you away.

*This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. Please consult your Travel Specialist for details on itinerary variations outside these dates.*

Tour highlights & inclusions

18 days / 17 nights
17 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners

Auckland

Queenstown

Hotel 4 star

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Price pp from

NZD $17,160

Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Welcome to New Zealand! Your adventure of the volcanic North Island begins in Auckland – New Zealand’s most populated city, fringed with beaches, harbours, volcanoes and farmland. You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, where you’ll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, you might like to uncover the story of New Zealand rugby during an interactive All Blacks experience where you’ll learn about the heritage of the sport and find out what it takes to wear the famous black jersey. After your meeting, get to know your group over dinner at a local bistro in the heart of the city, championing New Zealand producers.

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

Activities:

  • Auckland - Welcome Dinner
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer

Staying in:

  • M Social or similar (1 night)
Auckland skyline with Sky Tower at sunset over city buildings and construction sites.

Inclusions

Intrepid Travel

Criffel Station foraging & lunch experience with local chef

Cruise on the Interislander Ferry

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Drink at The Green Dragon (Hobbiton)

Guided walk to the Blue Pools with a local Ornithologist

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Milford Sound Cruise

Monteith's Brewing Co. tasting

Pounamu (Greenstone) Studio visit

Punakaiki Pancake Rocks walk

Return Ferry to Waiheke Island

Taranaki Falls, Tongariro National Park

Te Pa Tu - Māori cultural & culinary experience

Wai O Tapu thermal reserve

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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