The ultimate New Zealand adventure & snow tours

Our 24 day EPIC NZ adventure tour covers all bases... and beyond! You will get up-close and personal with New Zealand's deepest and darkest secrets, whilst discovering the country’s hottest destinations.

Demand more than just a bus pass! Why spend time finding suitable accommodation, trawling through guide books and trying to navigate maps when we can do it all for you? Our expert guides will take the stress out of your holiday and ensure your experience is second to none. To learn more about Haka Tour's pricing, click here.

Our tours are suitable for all ages (18+) and fitness levels, as long as you have a heart for adventure! Take a look at our photo gallery, and see some of the great stuff you'll get up to on tour! Read more>>

What's included in this tour?

  • Accommodation (max 6 share, upgrades available)
  • Transport
  • Kiwi Tour Guide with expert local knowledge
  • Guided tour of every location we visit
  • Breakfast
  • Carve your own traditional ‘tiki’ pendant
  • Evening’s entertainment and dinner at a ‘marae’
  • Entrance to Wai-O-Tapu thermal reserve
  • Gondola ride in Queenstown
  • Overnight boat trip in Abel Tasman National Park
  • Suitable for all ages (18+) and fitness levels.

Add-On Activities and Packs for this Tour

Customise your trip by choosing from a wide range of activities - all include an exclusive online discount! Check out the detailed itinerary for details of when each activity takes place. Everything is 100% optional - only add on what you want!

EPIC NZ

$1,369.00 NZD
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Rafting-river-valley

Rafting

River Valley
(half day)
$160 NZD
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Black-water-rafting-waitomo-caves

Black Water Rafting

Waitomo
(half day)
$111 NZD
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Dolphin-swim-kaikoura

Swimming with Dolphins

Kaikoura
(half day)
from $90 NZD
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Nevis-bungy-queenstown

Nevis Bungy

Queenstown
(half day)
from $50 NZD
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Surf-lesson-raglan

Half Day Surf Lesson

Raglan
(half day)
from $83 NZD
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Heli-Experience with Snow Landing

Franz Josef
(35mins flight time)
$285 NZD
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Skydiving over Lake Taupo

Taupo
from $235 NZD
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Mini-bus

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Black-water-rafting-waitomo-caves

Black Water Rafting

Waitomo
(half day)
$111 NZD
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Taupotandemskydiving2

Skydiving over Lake Taupo

Taupo
from $235 NZD
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Extreme-jet-boat-queenstown

Extreme Jet Boating

Queenstown
(half day)
$119 NZD
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Milford-sound-trip

Milford Sound Trip

Queenstown
(depends on option)
from $160 NZD
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Nevis-bungy-queenstown

Nevis Bungy

Queenstown
(half day)
from $50 NZD
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Silver-demon-acrobatic-flight-wanaka

Tiger Moth Acrobatic Plane Ride

Wanaka
(allow 2 hours)
$285 NZD
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Glacier-heli-hike-franz-josef

Glacier Heli Hike

Franz Josef
(half day)
$375 NZD
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Quad-biking-franz-josef

Quad Biking

Franz Josef
(allow 3 hours)
$152 NZD
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Canyoning at Piha

Auckland
(full day)
$185 NZD
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Caving-waitomo-caves

Lost World Caving Experience

Waitomo
(half day)
$305 NZD
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Taupo-bungy

Water Touch Bungy

Taupo
(allow 1 hour)
$139 NZD
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Kawarau-bridge-bungy-queenstown

Kawarau Bridge Bungy

Queenstown
(allow 2 hours)
$170 NZD
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Paragliding

Queenstown
(allow 3 hours)
$195 NZD
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Canyoning-tour-queenstown

Canyoning Queenstown

Queenstown
(half day)
$175 NZD
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Heli-mountain-biking-queenstown

Heli-Mountain Biking

Queenstown
(half day)
$375 NZD
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Canyon-swing-queenstown

Canyon Swing

Queenstown
(half day)
$191 NZD
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Skydive-queenstown

Skydiving over The Remarks

Queenstown
(half day)
from $310 NZD
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Nevis-bungy-queenstown

Nevis Bungy

Queenstown
(half day)
from $50 NZD
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Skydive-wanaka

Skydiving over Southern Alps

Wanaka
(half day)
from $309 NZD
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Franz josef kayaks

Kayak in Glacier Country

Franz Josef
(Half day)
$91 NZD
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Mountain-bike-wellington

Mountain Bike Hire

Wellington
(half day)
$29 NZD
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Tongariro-crossing

The Tongariro Crossing

Taupo
(full day)
from $55 NZD
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Whale-watch-kaikoura

Whale Watching

Kaikoura
(half day)
$137 NZD
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Dolphin-swim-kaikoura

Swimming with Dolphins

Kaikoura
(half day)
from $90 NZD
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Scenic-flight-tekapo

Scenic Flight

Lake Tekapo
(1 hour)
$305 NZD
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Horse-trek-queenstown

Horse Trekking at Glenorchy

Queenstown
(half day)
$150 NZD
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Milford-sound-trip

Milford Sound Trip

Queenstown
(depends on option)
from $160 NZD
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Horse-trekking-river-valley

Horse Trekking

River Valley
(half day)
from $103 NZD
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Snow

$369.00 NZD
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Mini-bus

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Ski-mt-hutt-day-trip

Skiing/Snowboarding Day at Mt Hutt

Christchurch
(Full Day)
$185 NZD
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Skiing-queenstown

Skiing/Snowboarding Day at The Remarks

Queenstown
(Full Day)
$161 NZD
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Ski-ruapehu

Skiing/Snowboarding - Mt Ruapehu

Taupo
(Full day)
$200 NZD
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Cardrona-skiing

Skiing/Snowboarding - Cardrona

Wanaka
(Full Day)
$200 NZD
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Mini-bus

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Skiing-queenstown

Skiing/Snowboarding Day at The Remarks

Queenstown
(Full Day)
$161 NZD
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LOTR NZ Wide

$359.00 NZD
Hobbit tours rotorua
Mini-bus

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Hobbit tours rotorua

The Shire Set Tour in Rotorua

Rotorua
(Half a day )
$110 NZD
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Wellington lotr tour

Lord of the Rings Wellington Tour

Wellington
(Half a day)
$95 NZD
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Queenstown lotr tour

Middle-earth Tour in Queenstown

Queenstown
(Half a day)
$169 NZD
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LOTR North Island

$199.00 NZD
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Mini-bus

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Hobbit tours rotorua

The Shire Set Tour in Rotorua

Rotorua
(Half a day )
$110 NZD
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Wellington lotr tour

Lord of the Rings Wellington Tour

Wellington
(Half a day)
$95 NZD
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Mini-bus

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Hobbit tours rotorua

The Shire Set Tour in Rotorua

Rotorua
(Half a day )
$110 NZD
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Wellington lotr tour

Lord of the Rings Wellington Tour

Wellington
(Half a day)
$95 NZD
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Queenstown lotr tour

Middle-earth Tour in Queenstown

Queenstown
(Half a day)
$169 NZD
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Mini-bus

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Surf-lesson-raglan

Half Day Surf Lesson

Raglan
(half day)
from $83 NZD
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Mini-bus

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Zorb-rotorua

The Zorb

Rotorua
(allow half an hour)
$43 NZD
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Sledging-rotorua

Sledging

Rotorua
(half day)
$103 NZD
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Tank-driving-christchurch

Tank Driving

Christchurch
(allow 2 hours)
from $375 NZD
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Monster-truck-drive-wanaka

School Bully: Drive a Monster Truck

Wanaka
(20mins driving)
$132 NZD
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Silver-demon-acrobatic-flight-wanaka

Tiger Moth Acrobatic Plane Ride

Wanaka
(allow 2 hours)
$285 NZD
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Shark_diving

Shark Diving

Auckland
(2.5 hours +)
from $85 NZD
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Americas-cup-yacht-auckland

Sail an America's Cup Yacht

Auckland
(half day)
$150 NZD
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Bay-of-islands-add-on

Bay of Islands Trip

Auckland
(1-3 Nights)
from $160 NZD
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Sea-kayak-coromandel

Sea Kayaking

Coromandel
(evening)
$80 NZD
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Black-water-rafting-waitomo-caves

Black Water Rafting

Waitomo
(half day)
$111 NZD
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Rafting-rotorua

Rafting Kaituna River

Rotorua
(half day)
$90 NZD
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Dolphin-swim-kaikoura

Swimming with Dolphins

Kaikoura
(half day)
from $90 NZD
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Waterski-wanaka

Wakeboarding / Waterskiing

Wanaka
(allow 2 hours)
$142 NZD
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Underground-rafts-punakaiki

Underground Rafting

Punakaiki
(Half Day)
$165 NZD
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Kayak-abel-tasman

Kayaking

Abel Tasman
(Half Day)
$65 NZD
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Rafting-river-valley

Rafting

River Valley
(half day)
$160 NZD
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Accommodation-upgrade

Accommodation Upgrade

$1,899 NZD
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24 Day EPIC NZ Tour

$3,599.00 NZD
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The adventure of a lifetime...

Our 24 day EPIC NZ adventure tour covers all bases... and beyond! You will get up-close and personal with New Zealand's deepest and darkest secrets, whilst discovering the country’s hottest destinations.

If you want to travel New Zealand in the detail it deserves, we do recommend 3 or 4 weeks. This will allow you to truly get to grips with what our beautiful country has to offer you. We designed our 24 day adventure tour with this in mind, and the route has gradually evolved with previous groups' feedback.

The route

Starting and ending in our biggest city Auckland, the tour descends down the middle of the North Island. From Wellington we catch the ferry across the Cook Strait to the South Island, which we then circle in a clockwise direction before returning to the North. Check out the itinerary and tour map to see more details!

If you have longer than 24 days we definitely suggest you look at our "Before / After Your Tour" section in the itinerary because we do have ideas and we can help!

Why is this tour for you?

  1. This NZ experience is not so much of a tour as a journey, and one that we would like to think opens your eyes to our culture whilst ensuring every day is a fresh adventure to challenge and inspire you.
  2. We challenge the expectations of small group travel - the tour is customisable with numerous add-ons and nothing is compulsory other than stepping on the tour bus.
  3. There is no typical tour member and everyone is welcome. Most other companies cater for a set age or nationality group - we only care about attitude.
  4. Our passionate, local guides will take you to places that your guide book doesn't even know about!
  5. You cannot do this much for this price anywhere else! We are all experienced travellers - trust us, we know.

What do others say about this tour?

We realize quite a few companies profess to calling themselves "number #1". So don't just take our word for it. Read independent feedback online about Haka Tours and join our Facebook page.

For generalised FAQs, please see our "About Us" section. Alternatively, feel free to contact us with your questions, we are happy to help!

Where does this tour start?

Our 24 day tour begins at YHA International, 5 Turner St, Auckland.

Where does this tour end?

At the same location, but you may ask your guide to drop you off somewhere else in the city centre if needed.

How does your price compare to your competitors?

Our pricing is very competitive. Unlike a lot of our competitors, with us you get so much more than a bus pass! You get accommodation, transport, a unique guide and so much more. For more information, click here.

How many additional activities would you recommend booking for this tour?

There is no rule to this – some people will choose lots, others will be content with the tour itself and the free or low cost activities that your tour guide will find for you along the road. For the 24 day tour we would suggest no more than one activity per location, with the exception of Rotorua, Taupo, Queenstown and Franz Josef - all places where two activities can be fitted in. Sometimes you can even fit three into Queenstown!

What are the best activities for this tour?

Everyone has their own favourites, but in general we find that these are the most popular:

  • Skydiving - Taupo
  • Nevis - Queenstown
  • Black Water Rafting - Waitomo
  • Rafting - River Valley
  • Dolphin Swim - Kaikoura
  • Glacier Hike - Franz Josef
  • Milford Sound Day Trip

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is 18+. We have people of all ages on our tours, usually ranging from 18-45. But that is by no means the limit, we have been known to have people 60+ on our tours! At Haka Tours, everyone is welcome.