About this trip
Three weeks across New Zealand's North and South Islands, covering coastline, forest and alpine terrain in one guided group trip. The pace is moderate but the itinerary covers a lot of ground, so you're kept busy without it feeling like a race.
Expect a mix of paddling, hiking and cruising rather than long stretches on a bus. It's built for travellers who want the country's key landscapes without a long-haul budget or a rushed schedule.
What you'll do
- Kayak the coastline around Raglan
- Hike through Abel Tasman National Park
- Cruise remote fjords in the South Island
- Take on alpine climbs in New Zealand's mountains
- Travel between North and South Islands in one continuous trip
- Moderate pace over 21 days, with a lot of ground covered between the two islands
- Fully guided throughout, travelling as part of a small group
Worth it if you're keen on seamless organisation, brilliant guides, and meeting your travel tribe. Think twice if you're budget-conscious or hate pre-dawn starts.
- Guides like Cory and Scotty genuinely elevate the experience; staff go above and beyond.
- Accommodation is standout—unique places you'd never book solo, worth the splurge alone.
- Early starts are relentless and optional activities tempt you into steep extra spending.
- Constant location changes mean eating out constantly; budget well beyond the headline price.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
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Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and fill fill in from our own tracking as it builds.
Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £2,085, about 35% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Auckland · 14 Aug – 15 Aug
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