About this trip
A full 19 days through New Zealand, covering fjords, glaciers, coastline and culture across both islands. This is a fully guided group trip that moves through a lot of ground, from wild scenery to cities.
You'll sail through towering fjords, hike glacial valleys, spot wildlife along the coast and step onto the Hobbiton film set. There's time for Maori culture, vineyard visits and a walk through Wellington too.
It's built for people who want New Zealand's landscapes and its people in one go — a mix of nature, heritage and a laidback pace between the bigger moments.
What you'll do
- Cruise the fjords of Doubtful Sound, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Walk and boat through Abel Tasman National Park's coastline
- Step inside the Hobbiton movie set
- Sample wine in the Hawke's Bay region
- Hike glacial valleys and spot wildlife along the rugged coast
- Explore Wellington, New Zealand's capital
- A long trip at 19 days, covering both islands with a lot of ground to cover
- Moderate pace with hiking and outdoor activity built in
- Good fit if you want a broad mix of landscapes, wildlife and culture rather than one region in depth
Worth it if you want a comprehensive North and South Island overview with genuine Māori cultural immersion and excellent guiding. Think twice if you dislike early starts and packed daily schedules.
- Guide's Māori culture insights and passion for New Zealand genuinely resonated; Māori family lunch in Rotorua was emotionally moving.
- Itinerary covers both islands thoroughly: Abel Tasman, Doubtful Sound, Franz Josef helicopter landing, glow worms, Hobbiton, Zealandia.
- 19 days across two islands means relentless daily activity; Abel Tasman walk optional, suggesting some found the pace demanding.
- Helicopter landing on Franz Josef and wine tasting at Rippon likely incur additional costs beyond base tour price.
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £6,320, about 11% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Auckland · 22 Nov – 23 Nov
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