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NZ: North Island & Kaikōura

Name: NZ: North Island & Kaikōura
Brand: Contiki
Price: 2638.00 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (218 reviews)

Christchurch

Auckland

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The one that takes you on an adrenaline-filled journey from the South Island to the North

Just how much mind-boggling can be packed into a 12-day holiday? Quite a lot when you're prancing around New Zealand. We'll sashay our way from Auckland to Christchurch, chowing down on fish'n'chips and Māori hāngi meals, watching geothermic mud pools boil & signing up for adrenalin rushes that will buzz on in our minds 'til we're old and grey.

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What you'll get from this trip

From$2638ppStandard price $2931 pp

Price is based on Multi Share room, departing on November 14, 2026.

Same trip, northbound. Starting in Christchurch, ending in Auckland.

Average 45 people

What's included:

Coach
1 night in Hostel
7 nights in Hotel
1 night in Special Stay
16 Experiences
11 Breakfasts
3 Dinners

Day trip highlights

Discover the moments that make this trip unforgettable — from must-see sights to optional adventures.

What's not included:

Flights to/from the start/end location
Travel insurance
Free-time add-ons

Trip Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7

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"Wonderful tour of the North Island"

Trusted Customer

5/5

10/03/2026 01:37:55

I booked online via Costco Travel. It was super simple. Contiki saw that I booked another trip after NZ and combined them so that I could pay for both trips and have all details in one portal. I loved the free time add ons and nature! Britt was such a knowledgeable guide who informed us about each

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"New Zealand Contiki Tour"

Mitchell Smithers

4.5/5

09/25/2026 14:45:20

My trip was reasonably easy to book, majority of my tour was managed by my travel agent. Going into this trip I was very nervous as this was my first time going on a tour with other young people. But I ended up having an absolutely blast of a time. So much so that I ended up extending my trip to

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Trusted Customer

5/5

08/12/2026 11:37:39

"Best trip!!"

Trusted Customer

5/5

05/11/2026 07:36:52

I felt like it was pretty easy for me to book everything myself :) I really enjoyed this trip! I thought it was a great balance of free time add ons and time to explore and accomodation was all very well located! The trip manager did a great job at sharing information and planning extra stuff like

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Trusted Customer

5/5

03/26/2026 06:39:20

Contiki staff over the phone were SO understanding and accomodating!! I had so much fun on the first 5 days of the trip, I decided to extend my trip and do the full 21 days!! Highly recommend :)