Looking for the ultimate road trip throughout New Zealand? Well, you’ve just found it. This is quite possibly the best thing you can do in New Zealand. Grab life with both hands on this in depth, all-points covered action and adventure wilderness experience showcasing the best of the North and South Islands in 27-28 days.
You will visit spectacular National Parks, enjoy some of the finest activities, hikes and bike rides New Zealand has to offer. For those starting in Auckland you can head north first to enjoy the Bay of Islands, or head south first and hold on to the prospect of the warm waters at the end of your trip – everything’s possible!
Minimum tour time: 27 or 28 days
Tour Starts: Anywhere you choose (most popular are Auckland and Christchurch)
Tour Ends: Where you started
Overview: Camping Safaris are the best way to experience the outdoor beauty and excitement of New Zealand. A range of award winning adventure tours from 3-28 days cover the best areas of New Zealand and give you the chance to explore amazing landscapes. These unique trips are the perfect combination of a hop-on, hop-off bus and a tour. Rated by National Geographic as one of the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth you are guaranteed to have the experience of a lifetime. You will get further off the beaten track, try new activities, hike amazing landscapes and learn about the local culture and traditionsNot only do we visit some of the best places in the world but we’ve found the ultimate adventure activities to indulge in. Great food and accommodation is included leaving you with more time and money to enjoy the things you love. There’s great flexibility with the chance to choose the activities, hikes or bike rides that suit you + take extended breaks at any point.
Please take the time to view our “Virtual Tour” for the 15 Day Grand Traverse Camping Safari and download/print the detailed “Tour Dossier”. Both can be found on the right hand column of this page. Alternatively you can simply contact us. For a comprehensive list of all activities available in each location featured in this tour.
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Tents: 2 People to a Tent
(Upgrade to Single Tent or a Cabin)
Healthy and tasty food: Most meals are included (check the itinerary).
Transport: Bus with Mobile kitchen
NZ$3740 per person
(inc. food, camp fees, transport, ferry crossings & shared tent)
Optional hires:
You can hire any of the following equipement from us for the duration of your trip or bring your own gear. We charge a small handling fee for those who bring their own bikes but there are no charges for your own tent etc.
Bike Hire NZ$385
Bring your own bike NZ$150
Tent share (inc. mattress) included
Tent single (inc. mattress) NZ$75
Sleeping Bag NZ$50
Depart Auckland and head north first
(please note trips on 4, 13 & 22 April finish in Picton not Auckland and prices will be reduced on your booking confirmation - we can easily help arrange transport back to Auckland.)
October 16, 25
November 3, 12, 21, 30
December 9, 18, 27
January 5, 14, 23
February 1, 10, 19, 28
March8, 17, 26
April 4, 13, 22
Depart Auckland and head south first
October 19, 28
November 6, 15, 24
December 3, 12, 21, 30
January 8, 17, 26
February 4, 13, 22
March 2, 11, 20, 29
Depart Christchurch
October 25
November 3, 12, 21, 30
December 9, 18, 27
January 5, 14, 23
February 1, 10, 19, 28
March 8, 17, 26
April 4