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$14,950
View of a lake surrounded by green moss-covered rocks and tall mountains under cloudy sky.

Pure Discoveries Kauri Tour

Auckland

Christchurch

23 days, 22 nights

Small Group Tours

From: $14,950 pp

Tour overview

Join us for a three week small group journey that will take you on an adventure like no other. Experience the breath-taking scenery of snow-capped Alps, wander through lush tropical rainforests and relax on wide sandy beaches. You will learn how this beautiful land has been shaped by ancient volcanoes and southern seas, by Māori warriors and colonial settlers. Friendly local guides will share their cultural, historical and ecological expertise as you travel throughout Aotearoa - ‘the land of the long white cloud’.

* This itinerary reflects tours departing between October 2025 – April 2026. While the journeys are very similar, each season has a few unique inclusions and updates, so contact our friendly Travel Specialists for details of the October 2026 – April 2027 itinerary. *


Tour highlights & inclusions

23 days / 22 nights
22 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

Auckland

Christchurch

Hotel 4 star

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Price pp from

NZD $14,950

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

Pure Discoveries 23 day Kauri Tour

This journey spans the entire ‘land of the long white cloud’, from the far north to the magnificent south.
Kauri, the name explained: the Kauri is among the world’s mightiest of trees. They are one of the longest-living tree species in the world, as well as the largest. Kauri are considered a taonga (treasure) by many New Zealanders, particularly Māori, who see the health of Kauri as a sign of general wellbeing of the ngahere (forest) and the people.
With friendly local guides providing cultural, historical, and ecological expertise, this tour offers a deep, enriching connection to Aotearoa's people and breathtaking environment. Get ready for three weeks of unparalleled discovery.

Auckland waterfront at night with boats docked and city lights reflecting on water.

Accommodation

M Social Hotel Auckland building on a sunny day with street, cars, and trees in front.
M Social Hotel Auckland (or similar)

Pure Discoveries 26/27 Early Bird Offer

Get your Pure Discoveries Early Bird bonus!
Book your summer 2026/27 tour now for a FREE scenic helicopter flight over remarkable Queenstown!
Ask our friendly Travel Specialists for full terms & conditions. Offer valid until 1st July.

Inclusions

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach Day Tour

Cruise to Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock, Bay of Islands

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Hot Water Beach visit

Te Puia Maori Arts & Crafts Institute

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Huka Falls

Mission Bay Estate Dinner

Introducing Te Papa Museum Tour

Wellington Cable Car

Cruise on the Interislander Ferry

Half day Marlborough wine tour

Walk in the Abel Tasman National Park

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

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