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Sandy beach with a large natural rock arch and trees under a bright blue sky at Cathedral Cove. Credit: Fine Tours Group - Photographer unknown
Māori Culture

Intrepid Travel: New Zealand Northern Trail (Southbound)

Auckland

Wellington

10 days, 9 nights

Small Group Tours

From: $4,412 pp

Trip overview

The legendary landscapes and natural bounty of New Zealand’s North Island are simply unbeatable, and there’s so much more to the region than just showstopping scenery. This adventure takes you from the bright lights of Auckland to creative and contemporary Wellington. Along the way, your local leader will introduce you to the beaches and forests of the north, the geothermal wonders of Rotorua and otherworldly landscapes further south. You’re in for a classic Kiwi adventure. 

Is this trip right for you?
- There are walking opportunities throughout this trip. We recommend you bring good quality walking shoes if you're keen to enjoy a hike or two.
- Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
- There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. 
- Minimum age: 15 years old.

Trip highlights & inclusions

10 days / 9 nights
9 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Auckland

Wellington

Hotel 3 star

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Price pp from

$4,412

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 Aotearoa (New Zealand) – the land of the long white cloud! Your adventure begins in Auckland, New Zealand’s biggest city on the North Island. Meet your local leader and new travel friends at your accommodation at 6 pm for a welcome meeting tonight. If you arrive with time to spare, maybe check out the beach down at Mission Bay or take a stroll along the restaurant-lined waterfront. After the meeting, maybe dip into Auckland’s nightlife with your fellow travellers.

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details 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.

Staying in:

  • Hotel (1 night)
Sunset over Auckland city skyline with waterfront and boats in the harbor.

Inclusions

Intrepid Travel

Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula

Free time in Rotorua

Free time in Wellington

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Huka Falls

Redwoods Treewalk, Pohutu Geyser, hangi dinner & haka experience at Rotorua

Visit a local marae (Maori meeting house) with a traditional powhiri (welcoming ceremony).

Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary

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

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