*all photos on this site are taken by past passengers
Grand Traverse Tour
| Tour Starts: | Auckland |
| Tour Length: | 15 days |
| Tour Ends: | Queenstown |
| Tour Costs: | from $NZ1,984.00 |
| Summer Tour PDF: | Download tour sheet |
| Winter Option: | view winter tour details |
| Client Rating: | 4.7 out of 5 |
| Map: | Click here to view map |
- Adventure
- Cycling
- Hiking
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Tour extensions:
If you have a few days before or after your trip why not extend it
with one of these great options:
Beach It Tour - Take time to chill in the Bay of Islands and unwind on golden beaches and in turquoise water. This great 4 day trip can be fitted in before your departure from Auckland.
Wild West Tour - After the thrills and spills of queenstown journey up the stunning west coast of the south island to finish in Picton or contact us for options back to Christchurch/Wellington or Auckland. This stunning 8 day trip can be taken after your trip finishes in Queenstown.
Contact Us for more information.
Tour Highlights:
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Tour Itinerary:
- Day 1: Auckland to Coromandel
- Day 3: Rotorua to Tongariro
- Day 5: Kapiti Coast to Picton
- Day 7: Kaikoura to Rangitata
- Day 9: Lake Pukaki to Oamaru
- Day 11: The Catlins to Fiordland National Park
- Day 13: Fiordland National Park
- Day 15: Queenstown
- Day 2: Coromandel to Rotorua
- Day 4: Tongariro to Kapiti Coast
- Day 6: Picton to Kaikoura
- Day 8: Rangitata to Lake Pukaki
- Day 10: Oamaru to the Catlins
- Day 12: Fiordland National Park & Milford Sound
- Day 14: Fiordland to Queenstown
Tour Itinerary
All photos shown below are taken by past passengers (no stock photography here!!). You WILL visit these and you WILL finish the trip with your own amazing photo diary. :)
Dolphin Swimming in Kaikoura
Hooker Valley Hike
Auckland
Hot water Beach
Lake Tekapo bike ride
Rafting on the South island
Boat Cruise at Milford Sound
Hike near Tasman Glacier
Jetboating in Queenstown
Cycling near Mount Cook
Lake Matheson hike
Moeraki Boulders
Sunset Dinner
Cabin Upgrades
Lord of the Rings country
Great picnic stop
Hollyford Track
Whale watching
Room with a view
Kayak at cathedral cove
Mount Cook hike
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Sailing the Bay of Islands
The diverse Tongariro Crossing
Trip Reviews
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departures from Auckland
PRICES FROM AUCKLAND
Frequently Asked Questions
Please find below answers to some of the most common questions about these specific trips. For general questions about our tours please visit our frequently asked questions page. For anything else please contact us.
How do I find out the departure times for my trip?
You can find up-to-date departures times and the main pick locations from this link . If you would like to be picked up from somewhere not detailed on the itineraries you will need to contact the Flying Kiwi office via email or phone to find the specific time - we are very flexible and alternatives can easily be arranged.
Can i extend my trip?
Sure, there are plenty of options to see more of the country before or after your tour. Check out our full loop to get some inspiration or contact us if you would like some advice on doing a few things independently around your trip.
Does this trip run in winter?
During the winter we run a similar trip but swap camping and cabins for hostels and lodges. We also refine the itinerary slightly to suit the conditions, including the addition of some ski fields where appropriate. For more information on these tours check out our winter tours page.
Full New Zealand Tours
- Ultimate Explorer Tour - from 27 days
- Reverse Traverse Tour - 14 or 15 days
- Grand Traverse Tour - 15 days
North Island Tours
- Hot Rocks Tour - 9 or 10 days
- Northern Wanderer Tour - 8 days
- Beach It Tour - 4 days
- Northern Light Tour - 5 days
- Northern Express Tour - Auckland
South Island Tours
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Fun guides, great mix of age groups and nationalities, options for everyone. Thank you!
Posted by Marie from the USA, 15/03/2013
Fantastic trip with likeminded people.
Posted by Katherine, 02/01/2013
A great experience!! ‘Go on the road again’ trip!!
Posted by Ans, 17/12/2012
Great experience, wonderful staff, and lots of outdoor fun – made a once-in-a-lifetime trip very memorable.
Posted by Carolyn, 16/12/2012
Surpassed my expectations. Rachel and Joel were fantastic – even coming up with an alternate route for walking instead of the Tongariro Crossing! Rachel was outstanding. She has boundless energy, enthusiasm and patience. She made a fantastic trip even better
Posted by Brid, 29/11/2012
Good bunch of people experiencing a beautiful country.
Posted by Marken, 07/11/2012
Couldn’t be happier I picked Flying Kiwi. I’ll be recommending you to everyone I know! Worth every cent/penney! Thank you!
Posted by Rachael, 26/02/2013
I had a really good time on my Flying Kiwi bus. I met lots of new and interesting people, saw so many amazing places and had heaps of fun. It became like a big family.
Posted by Emma, 19/01/2013
It was a great time – thanks!
Posted by Alex, 03/01/2013
Excellent stress free, fun way to travel.
Posted by Julie, 10/01/2013
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