Untamed New Zealand
Discover the wild landscapes and adventure of New Zealand on this 15-day untamed expedition
Capital
Wellington
Currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Climate
Varied, with temperate north and rugged alpine south
Best Season
December–February (summer for hikes) & June–August (winter for ski)
Languages
English, Māori
Time Zone
NZST (UTC+12)
Driving Side
Left
Everything You Need to Know
Discover the wild landscapes and adventure of New Zealand on this 15-day untamed expedition. Blend high-energy jet boating and Funyak rafting in Queenstown with a Doubtful Sound cruise and Kepler Track heli-hike in Te Anau. Drive through Nelson to kayak Pinnacle Island, take a scenic ferry to Wellington for electric biking and Weta movie magic, and finish in Rotorua with white-water rafting, canopy ziplining, and Maori heritage.
Your Untamed New Zealand Journey
A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure — follow the road to discover what awaits at every stop.
Day 1Arrive Queenstown
Arrive in Queenstown for a 2-night stay and enjoy an exhilarating jet boat ride with stunning alpine views.
- Private airport transfer to Millennium Hotel
- 60-minute thrilling KJET boat ride on Shotover/Kawarau rivers
- Free evening in central Queenstown
Day 1Arrive Queenstown
Arrive in Queenstown for a 2-night stay and enjoy an exhilarating jet boat ride with stunning alpine views.
- Private airport transfer to Millennium Hotel
- 60-minute thrilling KJET boat ride on Shotover/Kawarau rivers
- Free evening in central Queenstown
Day 2Funyaks Safari
Embark on a Dart River adventure with jet boating, Funyak canoeing, forest lunch, and scenic 4WD return.
- Dart River wilderness jet boat ride
- Inflatable Funyak canoeing in crystal channels
- Gourmet forest buffet lunch included
Day 2Funyaks Safari
Embark on a Dart River adventure with jet boating, Funyak canoeing, forest lunch, and scenic 4WD return.
- Dart River wilderness jet boat ride
- Inflatable Funyak canoeing in crystal channels
- Gourmet forest buffet lunch included
Day 3Queenstown - Te Anau
Enjoy a leisurely morning, then drive through scenic Southland to Te Anau for a 3-night hotel stay.
- Pick up your intermediate rental SUV
- Scenic road trip to lakeside Te Anau
- Stay at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
Day 3Queenstown - Te Anau
Enjoy a leisurely morning, then drive through scenic Southland to Te Anau for a 3-night hotel stay.
- Pick up your intermediate rental SUV
- Scenic road trip to lakeside Te Anau
- Stay at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
Day 4Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Take a full-day Doubtful Sound tour with a lake cruise, scenic drive, and guided fjord voyage.
- Cruise across Lake Manapouri
- Cross Wilmot Pass by coach through dense rainforest
- 3-hour wilderness cruise in the deep Doubtful Sound fjord
Day 4Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Take a full-day Doubtful Sound tour with a lake cruise, scenic drive, and guided fjord voyage.
- Cruise across Lake Manapouri
- Cross Wilmot Pass by coach through dense rainforest
- 3-hour wilderness cruise in the deep Doubtful Sound fjord
Day 5Kepler Track Heli-Hike
Take the Fiordland Heli-Hike from Te Anau with alpine trekking, cave exploration, and scenic lake return.
- Scenic helicopter flight to Luxmore Hut on the Kepler Track
- Guided alpine ridge hike and limestone cave exploration
- Water taxi return ride across Lake Te Anau
Day 5Kepler Track Heli-Hike
Take the Fiordland Heli-Hike from Te Anau with alpine trekking, cave exploration, and scenic lake return.
- Scenic helicopter flight to Luxmore Hut on the Kepler Track
- Guided alpine ridge hike and limestone cave exploration
- Water taxi return ride across Lake Te Anau
Day 6Te Anau - Nelson
After breakfast, fly to Nelson via Queenstown, pick up a rental car, and settle in for a 3-night stay.
- Drive back to Queenstown and return hire car
- Flight to Nelson (sunny tip of South Island)
- Pick up new hire car and check in to Rutherford Hotel
Day 6Te Anau - Nelson
After breakfast, fly to Nelson via Queenstown, pick up a rental car, and settle in for a 3-night stay.
- Drive back to Queenstown and return hire car
- Flight to Nelson (sunny tip of South Island)
- Pick up new hire car and check in to Rutherford Hotel
Day 7Torrent Bay Kayak & Hike
Cruise from Kaiteriteri to Torrent Bay, kayak to Pinnacle Island, explore, swim, hike, and return by 6:00 pm.
- Abel Tasman catamaran cruise to Torrent Bay
- Guided kayak tour to see the seal colony at Pinnacle Island
- Swim in turquoise waters and walk the coastal forest trail
Day 7Torrent Bay Kayak & Hike
Cruise from Kaiteriteri to Torrent Bay, kayak to Pinnacle Island, explore, swim, hike, and return by 6:00 pm.
- Abel Tasman catamaran cruise to Torrent Bay
- Guided kayak tour to see the seal colony at Pinnacle Island
- Swim in turquoise waters and walk the coastal forest trail
Day 8Spooners Tunnel Cycling
Ride downhill from Kohatu to Nelson through forests, tunnels, villages, and end with a brewery visit.
- Cycle through Spooners Tunnel (longest decommissioned rail tunnel)
- Easy downhill riding along the Great Taste Trail
- Finish with a tasting paddle at a boutique craft brewery
Day 8Spooners Tunnel Cycling
Ride downhill from Kohatu to Nelson through forests, tunnels, villages, and end with a brewery visit.
- Cycle through Spooners Tunnel (longest decommissioned rail tunnel)
- Easy downhill riding along the Great Taste Trail
- Finish with a tasting paddle at a boutique craft brewery
Day 9Nelson - Picton - Wellington
Drive to Picton, cruise to Wellington, check in for 3 nights, and explore Te Papa’s cultural exhibitions.
- Scenic Queen Charlotte Drive to Picton
- Interislander ferry ride through Marlborough Sounds to Wellington
- Stay at Rydges Wellington and visit Te Papa National Museum
Day 9Nelson - Picton - Wellington
Drive to Picton, cruise to Wellington, check in for 3 nights, and explore Te Papa’s cultural exhibitions.
- Scenic Queen Charlotte Drive to Picton
- Interislander ferry ride through Marlborough Sounds to Wellington
- Stay at Rydges Wellington and visit Te Papa National Museum
Day 10Electric Bike Tour & Wētā Workshop
Begin with an electric bike tour of Wellington’s waterfront, then explore movie magic at Wētā Workshop.
- Guided E-bike tour of Wellington's bays and lookouts
- Weta Workshop guided tour of movie prosthetics and props
- Free afternoon in Cuba Street's creative zone
Day 10Electric Bike Tour & Wētā Workshop
Begin with an electric bike tour of Wellington’s waterfront, then explore movie magic at Wētā Workshop.
- Guided E-bike tour of Wellington's bays and lookouts
- Weta Workshop guided tour of movie prosthetics and props
- Free afternoon in Cuba Street's creative zone
Day 11Wellington Foodie Tour
Enjoy a gourmet tour of Wellington with tastings of coffee, cheese, chocolate, beer, gin, and more.
- Guided Taste Buds foodies walking tour
- Try fresh coffee, artisan cheese, and gourmet chocolates
- Gourmet lunch with local craft beers
Day 11Wellington Foodie Tour
Enjoy a gourmet tour of Wellington with tastings of coffee, cheese, chocolate, beer, gin, and more.
- Guided Taste Buds foodies walking tour
- Try fresh coffee, artisan cheese, and gourmet chocolates
- Gourmet lunch with local craft beers
Day 12Wellington - Rotorua
After breakfast, transfer to Wellington Airport for your short flight to Rotorua. On arrival, transfer to you hotel for a 3-night stay.
- Flight from Wellington to Rotorua (North Island)
- Check in to Regent of Rotorua boutique hotel
- Free evening to explore Redwood Forest nightwalk (optional)
Day 12Wellington - Rotorua
After breakfast, transfer to Wellington Airport for your short flight to Rotorua. On arrival, transfer to you hotel for a 3-night stay.
- Flight from Wellington to Rotorua (North Island)
- Check in to Regent of Rotorua boutique hotel
- Free evening to explore Redwood Forest nightwalk (optional)
Day 13Kaituna Rafting & Sledging
Experience the Kaituna River with a thrilling rafting and sledging combo through rapids, canyons, and Māori heritage.
- Raft down the famous 7-meter Tutea Falls (highest commercially rafted waterfall)
- River sledging through narrow rock canyons
- Learn about Māori legends of the Kaituna River
Day 13Kaituna Rafting & Sledging
Experience the Kaituna River with a thrilling rafting and sledging combo through rapids, canyons, and Māori heritage.
- Raft down the famous 7-meter Tutea Falls (highest commercially rafted waterfall)
- River sledging through narrow rock canyons
- Learn about Māori legends of the Kaituna River
Day 14Zipline Canopy & Te Po
Enjoy a 3.5-hour zipline canopy tour by day, then explore Rotorua’s Māori culture and geothermal wonders by night.
- Ultimate Canopy zipline tour over native forest
- Guided walk through Te Puia's geothermal valley
- Hangi feast and cultural show under the geysers
Day 14Zipline Canopy & Te Po
Enjoy a 3.5-hour zipline canopy tour by day, then explore Rotorua’s Māori culture and geothermal wonders by night.
- Ultimate Canopy zipline tour over native forest
- Guided walk through Te Puia's geothermal valley
- Hangi feast and cultural show under the geysers
Day 15Rotorua - Auckland & Depart
After breakfast, enjoy the last few hours in Rotorua before heading to Rotorua Airport to return the rental vehicle ahead of boarding your flight to Auckland.
- Enjoy boutique hotel breakfast
- Drive to Rotorua Airport and return hire car
- Flight to Auckland for your onward journey
Day 15Rotorua - Auckland & Depart
After breakfast, enjoy the last few hours in Rotorua before heading to Rotorua Airport to return the rental vehicle ahead of boarding your flight to Auckland.
- Enjoy boutique hotel breakfast
- Drive to Rotorua Airport and return hire car
- Flight to Auckland for your onward journey
Top Things to Do in Untamed New Zealand
Kepler Heli-Hike
Fly by helicopter to the alpine ridgeline of Kepler Track and hike down through beech forests.
Abel Tasman Kayaking
Paddle double sea kayaks in turquoise lagoons to spot wild fur seals on Pinnacle Island.
Cuba Street Food Tour
Savor coffee, chocolates, and craft beers in Wellington's culinary district.
Kaituna Waterfall Rafting
Tackle the wild rapids and plunge down the 7-meter waterfall on the Kaituna River.
Essential Tips for Untamed New Zealand
Know before you go — practical advice to make your trip smooth and memorable.
Car rentals are included in Nelson and Te Anau; ensure you have a valid driver's license in English.
The Interislander ferry crossing can be rough; take seasickness medication if needed.
Strict weight limits apply to the domestic flights included.
For the Kepler Heli-Hike, warm layers, waterproof shell, and hiking boots are mandatory.
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Tour Duration
14 Nights / 15 Days