Both Islands 14 Days Ages 18-9 Wild Kiwi
Wild Kiwi -NZ Explorer
14-Day Both Islands Small Group Adventure
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Departs Auckland or Christchurch (Saturdays) 14 Days Max 18 guests Inter-island flight included Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Ages 18-9
Tour Overview
The NZ Explorer is the perfect balance -7 days on the North Island and 7 days on the South Island, connected by an inter-island flight (included). You'll hit every major highlight: Coromandel's Hot Water Beach, Rotorua's geothermal wonders, Hobbiton, Waitomo's glowworm caves, Queenstown's adrenaline activities, Milford Sound's fiords, Franz Josef Glacier, and the stargazing paradise of Lake Tekapo.
This tour combines the complete Northern Voyager + Southern Voyager itineraries with an included inter-island flight and 2 group dinners. Maximum 18 travellers aged 18-9, in a luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Guaranteed departures every Saturday.
Complete 14-Day Itinerary
Days 1- follow the Northern Voyager itinerary (North Island). | Days 8-4 follow the Southern Voyager itinerary (South Island).
| Day | Route | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland Coromandel | Cathedral Cove, kayaking, Hot Water Beach at sunset |
| 2 | Coromandel Rotorua | Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland (included) |
| 3 | Rotorua (Full Day) | Luging, zorbing, white water rafting, optional Mitai Mori Village |
| 4 | Rotorua Taup | Hobbiton Movie Set, Huka Falls, Lake Taup sunset |
| 5 | Taup (Full Day) | Skydiving, jetboating, sailing, or Tongariro Crossing |
| 6 | Taup Raglan via Waitomo | Waitomo Caves, glowworms, blackwater rafting option |
| 7 | Raglan Auckland Christchurch | Black sand beach inter-island flight (included) |
| 8 | Christchurch Lake Tekapo | Church of the Good Shepherd, Dark Sky Reserve stargazing, hot springs |
| 9 | Tekapo Queenstown (3 nights) | Mt Cook views, arrive Queenstown -adrenaline capital |
| 10 | Milford Sound Day Trip | UNESCO fiord cruise -waterfalls, seals, ancient rainforest |
| 11 | Queenstown (Full Day) | Bungy, canyon swings, horse riding, skydiving, jet boating, luging |
| 12 | Queenstown Franz Josef | Wanaka, Haast Pass, rainforests, coastal beaches |
| 13 | Franz Josef (Full Day) | Glacier hiking with crampons, heli-hike option, glacier hot pools |
| 14 | Franz Josef Christchurch | Hokitika jade, Arthur's Pass, Castle Hill limestone -tour ends |
What's Included
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter transport
Expert local guide-driver
13 nights flash-pack accommodation
Daily breakfast (13 breakfasts)
2 group dinners
Inter-island flight (Auckland Christchurch)
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland entry
Milford Sound transport (return)
Huka Falls walk
Hot Water Beach, Dark Sky Reserve, Castle Rock walk
Hobbiton (~$120+)
Waitomo cave tours (~$90+)
Milford Sound cruise ($145+)
Glacier activities (extra cost)
Most adventure activities
Meals beyond breakfast + 2 dinners
Pricing by Season
Winter
$4,085
Jul-ep 2026
Standard
$4,538
May-un & Oct
Peak
$5,045
Nov-ar peak season
