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Start & End
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Trip Length
15 Days / 14 Nights -
Group Size
Max 10 people
Explore New Zealand 2026
Explore New Zealand 2026
January 31 - February 14, 2026
Sick of seeing so many beautiful photos of New Zealand online and wanting to go see them in person? Make this a reality by joining our 15-day adventure through the best parts of Aotearoa New Zealand!
We kick off the trip with 7 days on the North Island traversing across one of the most geographically diverse regions of the world - see beautiful coastlines, walk among geysers and geothermal pools, visit the filming location of the Hobbit and Lord of the Ring movies, ride on a boat through a cave filled with glowworms, and spend a full day cruising among the mesmerizing Bay of Islands.
After saying "See you later", to the North Island, we will take a 1-hour flight to dive deep into the South Island with a 8-day tour across the Southern Alps. We will explore some of the world's most beautiful natural wonders, including Mt. Cook, Queenstown, Tasman Glacier, and a cruise on the Milford Sound, which has been famed as the 8th Wonder of the World.
Price is $4,000 USD per person / double occupancy. A single supplement may apply.
A non-refundable $500 USD deposit is required to reserve your space.
Full payment is due 90 days before adventure start date.
Day 1
Meet in Auckland. Dinner together in the evening.
Day 2
Drive to the beautiful Bay of Islands, with stops along the way.
Day 3
Full-day boat tour of the Bay of Islands with various activities.
Day 4
Morning tour at Waitangi Treaty Museum. Return to Auckland in the evening.
Day 5
Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set for a tour. Evening mud bath in Rotorua.
Day 6
Morning tour of a geothermal wonderland. In the evening, we visit another geothermal park to witness a geyser eruption and enjoy a Māori cultural experience.
Day 7
Morning visit to the National Kiwi Hatchery Centre. Return to Auckland & catch an evening flight to Christchurch
Day 8
Explore Christchurch in the morning, drive to Lake Tekapo in the afternoon.
Day 9
Full day exploring the Mt. Cook region, home to the highest peak in Australia and New Zealand. Overnight in Twizel
Day 10
Drive to Te Anau, with several picturesque stops on the road, including Wanaka.
Day 11
Full-day tour of Milford Sound.
Day 12
Morning glowworm cave tour in Te Anau. Drive to Queenstown
Day 13
Free day in Queenstown to do whatever gives you an adrenaline rush!
Day 14
Enjoy a leisurely morning in Queenstown. Catch an afternoon flight back to Auckland. Visit the Deaf club in Auckland in the evening.
Day 15
Depart Auckland
What's Included?
✔ 14 nights of accommodation at hotels
✔ All transportation and activities mentioned in the itinerary
✔ Two one-way domestic flights with one piece of luggage up to 23kg / 50 lbs
✔ Scenic boat tour through the Bay of Islands
✔ Admission to Hell's Gate Mud Bath
✔ Tour at the National Kiwi Hatchery Centre
✔ Visit two geothermal parks, including a Māori culture performance and dinner
✔ Tour through Glowworm Caves
✔ Cruise on Milford Sound
✔ Boat tour on Tasman Glacier Lake
✔ Services of an experienced Deaf local guide on call 24/7
Not Included
✖ International flights to and from New Zealand
✖ Meals
- Adventure itinerary and price are subject to change.
- Deaf Adventures has liability insurance that covers accidents and injuries that occur during our adventures ONLY within New Zealand. This does not cover any adventures overseas, or any personal travel cancellations, postponements, interruptions, or any medical expenses that are not caused by our adventures. For this reason, we highly encourage you to purchase travel insurance (e.g. World Nomads or Travelex).
We understand that sometimes cancellations are unavoidable.
If you cancel at least 90 days before your adventure start date, we will refund you in full (minus the deposit). If you cancel within 30 to 90 days before your adventure start date, we will refund 50% of your payment (minus the deposit). Cancellations less than 30 days before adventure start date cannot be refunded.
In the event that you need to cancel, please contact us as soon as you can.
Meet your Adventure Guide:
Rachel Soudakoff was born and raised in Los Angeles, California in a Deaf family. After traveling to more than 50 countries, she decided to make her favorite country – New Zealand – her home. She has four years of experience of managing and operating trips around the world in sign language. When she’s not traveling, she’s researching hidden gems at her next destination.