A New Zealand Fantasy

November 21-30, 2025

For all the details and to secure your spot:
https://traversejourneys.com/trips/new-zealand/north-and-south-island

This 10-day small group trip to New Zealand will take your breath away. With its incredible landscapes, unique natural wonders, rich culture and activities to suit every traveler – this journey from North to the South Island will leave you with tales to tell for years to come! Immerse yourself in Maori culture as honored guests of a Marae, take in the rural beauty at a unique farm stay, swim with dolphins, and explore bucket list destinations like Milford Sound.

New Zealand is a place where you can visit rugged fjords, towering mountain ranges and subtropical forests. You can explore volcanic plateaus with geysers and boiling mud pools as well as turquoise seas fringed by white sand beaches. You can immerse yourself in the starry nights of an International Dark Sky Reserve and marvel at unique wildlife everywhere you go.

TRIP INCLUDES:
Accommodations

• 9 nights’ local 3-star accommodations

Transportation

• Transfer from Auckland airport and drop off to Queenstown airport
• Ground transport between each destination in private vehicles
• Domestic flight from Rotorua to Christchurch
• Scenic drives with freedom to stop for photos and bask in the stunning views

Activities

• AWADS Whale & Dolphin Safari with our Community Partner Project Jonah + donation to their organization
• Visit Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach
• Māori village visit & experience
• Māori Haka performance
• Traditional Hangi dinner with Māori kai (food)
• Pohatu Marine Reserve visiti to view penguins & learn about local conservation
• Lake Tekapo & Wanaka town visit
• Guided farm tour
• Guided Hooker Valley hike (optional)
• Milford Sound Nature Cruise and full day tour

Meals

• Daily breakfast + 3 dinners + 1 lunch

Additional

• Visit with our Community Partner Project Jonah + donation to their organization
• Dedicated New Zealand-native guide and Traverse host throughout your trip
• Traverse representative assisting you from booking to departure
• Small group experience, max 12 people

Does not Include

• International airfare
• Additional meals, excursions and activities not listed
• Tips to your local guides and drivers
• Alcohol or other drinks, unless specified
• Required travel insurance

For more info & to secure your spot: https://traversejourneys.com/trips/new-zealand/north-and-south-island

Total trip cost is $5995 (meetup site doesn't allow me to post this amount)