New Zealand Nature Tour
This small group German-speaking tour showcases the best of New Zealand’s nature: discover flora and fauna, native bird life, rainforests, geysers, lonely mountain roads, river valleys, glaciers, and wild coasts as you travel from Auckland to Christchurch (or reverse) over three weeks.
This premium nature tour features a number of superb hikes, including the well-known Tongariro Crossing; plus the opportunity to get up close to the New Zealand wildlife including endangered birds on Kapiti Island Nature Reserve; fur seals in their natural habitat at Cape Foulwind; and an overnight cruise through the incredible Doubtful Sounds (known as the 'Sound of Silence), a hidden gem compared to the more famous Milford Sounds, and home to one of the southernmost populations the bottlenose dolphins.
With an experienced German-speaking tour guide you will travel in a comfortable minibus, with a maximum of 9 guests. Choose from a selection of guaranteed departure dates
Tour highlights
Mount Cook
Spend a couple of days in the alpine town of Mount Cook and on your hikes enjoy encountering picturesque icebergs, glaciers and majestic mountains that will have you reaching for your camera at every turn.
Wanaka
Wanaka is a firm favourite of travellers and there's not surprise why. The stunning scenery lends itself to incredible backdrops for hikes and biking.
Tongariro National Park
Experience New Zealand's most famous one-day hike - the Tongariro Crossing
Tour itinerary
Auckland
Welcome to New Zealand! Today you meet your fellow travel friends and your tour guide.
Auckland to Rotorua
This morning we drive through King Country towards Rotorua. Before learning about the Māori culture and enjoy a traditional Māori meal.
Rotorua to Tongariro National Park
Rotorua is known for the bubbling mud pools, shooting geysers and natural hot springs that shape the landscape
Tongariro National Park
Today we embark on New Zealand’s most famous hike, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a challenging journey across a remarkable volcanic landscape.
Tongariro National Park to Kapiti Coast
Today we leave the volcanoes behind and head to the Kapiti Coast.
Kapiti Coast to Wellington
This morning we go on a boat trip to Kapiti Island, a nature reserve hosting some of New Zealand’s most endangered birds. And this evening enjoy a guided tour of Zealandia Ecosanctuary.
Wellington
Today you have the opportunity to explore the capital city of New Zealand on your own.
Wellington to Nelson
Journey across to the South Island through the magnificent Marlborough Sounds.
Nelson
Today we'll visit the enchanting Abel Tasman National Park, a coastal paradise renowned for it golden beaches.
Nelson to Hokitika
After breakfast we continue towards the West Coast, crossing the spectacular Buller Gorge before reaching Westport.
Hokitika to Fox Glacier
Today we continue along the West Coast and reach the Southern Alps where you'll get a chance to experience Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.
Fox Glacier to Wanaka
Visit Westland Tai Poutini National Park, onto Haast and then end the day in Wanaka.
Wanaka
Discover the Wanaka region - where visitors from around the world are drawn to, due to its outstanding beauty.
Wanaka to Te Anau
Today we travel across the Crown Range, the spectacular alpine road to Queenstown.
Te Anau to Doubtful Sound
Today marks a highlight of our journey, as we drive to Lake Manapouri in Fiordland National Park, to begin our trip into Doubtful Sound.
Doubtful Sound to Dunedin
Today we head to Dunedin, known as the Edinburgh of New Zealand.
Dunedin to Mount Cook
Today we say goodbye to Dunedin and travel to alpine splendour of Mount Cook.
Mount Cook
Today hike through the stunning Valley and stay another night in Mount Cook Village.
Mount Cook to Christchurch
Today we journey to Christchurch, stopping at Lake Tekapo on the way.
Christchurch
Choose to wander around colourful Christchurch ahead of your departure from New Zealand.
What’s included?
Included transport, accommodation and meals:
- Airport transfers in Auckland and Christchurch
- Minibus from Auckland to Christchurch with an experienced German-speaking naturalist driver/guide
- 18 nights in mid-range hotels and motels
- 1 night on a boat cruise in Doubtful Sound
- 19 x breakfasts (B), 3 x light lunches (L) and 6 x dinners (D)
Included activities and experiences:
- A cultural 4WD tour with insights into the life, land and heritage of the Ngāti-Pikiao in the Rotorua area
- Visit to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing day hike
- Excursion to Kapiti Island
- Guided evening tour in Zealandia Ecosanctuary
- Ferry crossing from the North to the South Island
- Dinner with a New Zealand family
- Catamaran trip in Abel Tasman National Park followed by a hike
- Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
- Monarch Wildlife Cruise with observation of royal albatrosses
ENHANCE YOUR TRIP WITH ADD-ON ACTIVITIES AND UPGRADES
Your tour includes all the essentials but you can add extra wow-factor to your tour by adding on the activities and accommodation upgrades that suit you best.
New Zealand Nature Tour
- Days
- 20
- Price from (NZD)
- $8,300
- Deposit only
- $99
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