Total Aotearoa 23 Days / 22 Nights, Auckland

Highlights

  • Hike NZ’s most spectacular great walks, including the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

  • Cycle trails for all levels (optional bike hire)

  • Explore geothermal Rotorua, glowworm caves & cultural attractions

  • Experience NZ’s adventure capital, Queenstown

  • Sea kayaking, Hobbiton, Maori village experiences, ziplining, bungy, rafting & more (optional)

  • Access to remote DOC campsites beside lakes, beaches & mountains

  • Visit top National Parks & UNESCO World Heritage areas

  • Visit Wellington, Marlborough wine country & the rugged West Coast

  • Milford Sound visit

  • Lord of the Rings landscapes (Mount Doom, Hobbiton & more)

  • Stunning sunrises, sunsets & nights under the stars

    Inclusions

  • 22 Nights Accommodation:

    • Shared tents at carefully selected campsites (2 people per tent; solo travellers paired with same gender)

    • Selected hostel dorm nights where camping isn’t possible

    • Optional private tent upgrade available

  • 39 Meals Included: Healthy, tasty meals (dietary needs catered for with advance notice)

  • Transport: Purpose-built Kiwi camping coach with bike racks & outdoor equipment

  • Sports Equipment: Frisbees, bodyboards & other fun extras supplied

  • Hikes: Numerous free hikes in stunning National Parks

  • National Park Fees: All access included

  • Wine Tasting: Complimentary tasting in Marlborough

  • Cook Strait Ferry: Scenic North–South Island crossing (keep an eye out for dolphins!)

    Not Included

  • Meals not specified

  • Optional paid activities

  • Bike hire

  • Single tent upgrade

  • Sleeping bag hire

    What to Bring

  • Swimwear

  • Long-sleeved clothing & long pants

  • Waterproof jacket with hood

  • Hat & sunscreen

  • Comfortable trainers + flip-flops

  • Small daypack

  • Head torch

  • Small travel pillow

  • 1–2 towels

  • Toiletries

  • Insect repellent

  • Reusable drink bottle

  • NZ power adapter

  • Portable charger

  • Reusable shopping bag

Got Questions?

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The Total Aotearoa is a signature 23-day New Zealand adventure — the most comprehensive loop of both the North and South Islands. From subtropical Northland to snow-capped Southern Alps, geothermal wonders, golden beaches, wild coastlines, native bush, turquoise lakes and world-famous National Parks, this trip showcases the very best of Aotearoa.

Camp under the stars, hike world-class trails (including the iconic Tongariro Crossing), explore remote wilderness areas, join cycle trails, visit top cultural and adventure hotspots, and experience the full spectrum of NZ’s breathtaking terrain. With a mix of camping and selected hostel stays, exceptional flexibility, and countless optional activities, this is the ultimate New Zealand road trip.

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