Hāngī
Māori earth-oven cooking over hot stones, with meat and vegetables cooked for hours.
New Zealand · Oceania
New Zealand
The South Island, from Fjords to Glaciers
Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Region
New Zealand · Oceania
Trip investment
Paying in one instalment$4,545.00 US dollarsYou save $395.00 US dollars (8%).per person
Making deferred payments: total $4,940.00 US dollars · deposit $1,000.00 US dollars + up to 10 deferred payments of approximately $394.00 US dollars each
Book today and pay in up to 10 deferred payments. The sooner you book, the lighter your payments.
October 11–19, 2027 · 5 left
Plan with context
Trip essentials
- Start & finish
- Starts in Queenstown · Ends in Christchurch
- Local currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD)
- Cards & cash
- Excellent card acceptance; cash is rarely needed.
- Physical demand
- Medium–High — hikes and adventure activities
- Coffee reference
- NZD 5–6 · USD equivalent pending verification
Practical references checked on Sep 16, 2026. Prices and exchange rates may change.
Information verified in October 2026
Visas and entry requirements
For this trip, prior formalities are needed for: Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Spain.
Reference information; requirements may change. Confirm on the official site before you travel.
01 — THE TRIP
Fjords, turquoise lakes and the alpine trails of Aoraki/Mount Cook on a South Island journey from Queenstown to Christchurch.
01Milford Sound
02Hooker Valley Track
03Lake Tekapo
04Wanaka
02 — WHAT'S COVERED
Included
- 8 nights of accommodation with breakfast
- Place-to-place ground transfers
- Wandernow guide
- Milford Sound: coach transfer + 2-hour fjord cruise
- TSS Earnslaw + Walter Peak High Country Farm
- Walk to Kea Point lookout, Mount Cook
Luggage: Due to vehicle capacity, each traveler may bring only one suitcase of up to 15 kg and one backpack. Any additional luggage is the traveler's responsibility and must be handled on their own, for example by leaving it at the base hotel, subject to the hotel's availability.
Not included
- International flights
- Meals
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Groups of maximum 16 travelers, ages 6 to 100. Every trip has different physical requirements, so if a minor joins, they should be an independent kid who enjoys being outdoors — not one glued to an iPad all day. Solo travelers are welcome: we pair men with men and women with women in double or triple occupancy.
International flights are not included unless expressly stated on the trip page.
International community
You travel with people from all over the world
On any given departure you may share the route with travelers from Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Spain and other countries. We don't sell tours: we offer guided adventure trips, run in Spanish, in small groups of maximum 16 people.
- International groups: depending on the date, travelers from different Spanish-speaking countries may join
- A Spanish-speaking Wandernow guide throughout, plus local guides (in English, sometimes Spanish) who add the local perspective
- We don't sell tours: we offer guided adventure trips, in Spanish, in small groups of maximum 16 people.
Why travel with us?
No more than 16 travelers—never a tour bus.
A Wandernow guide with you throughout the journey.
International groups—you meet people from other countries along the way.
We don't sell tours ruled by a fixed schedule: the best part of a journey is often what wasn't planned. If you know how to let go and flow, this trip is for you.
03 — ROUTE
Route
Itinerary day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Queenstown · Group welcome, briefing with your Wandernow guide and an…
We arrive in Queenstown and meet our guide for the trip briefing. We share an orientation walk around town.
- Day 2
Milford Sound · full-day excursion · Road transfer to Milford Sound, a 2-hour cruise through the fjord…
We travel by road to Milford Sound. We share a two-hour cruise through the fiord and return to Queenstown.
- Day 3
Queenstown · TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak · Historic steamship cruise aboard the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak…
We sail on the TSS Earnslaw steamship to Walter Peak High Country Farm. We watch the sheep-shearing demonstration and share afternoon tea before free time.
- Day 4
Queenstown – Wanaka · Transfer along the Crown Range Road with its panoramic lookout
We follow Crown Range Road with its scenic lookout towards Wanaka. We have a free afternoon by the lake.
- Day 5
Wanaka – Mount Cook (Aoraki) · Transfer to the national park and a walk along the Hooker Valley…
We travel to Mount Cook National Park and walk the Hooker Valley Track. We share this stage on foot before resting in Aoraki.
- Day 6
Mount Cook (Aoraki) · Guided walk to the Kea Point viewpoint
We walk with a guide to Kea Point lookout. The afternoon is free before another night at Mount Cook.
- Day 7
Mount Cook – Lake Tekapo – Christchurch · Transfer to Christchurch with a photo stop at Lake Tekapo and its…
We travel to Christchurch with a photo stop at Lake Tekapo. We visit the Church of the Good Shepherd before continuing.
- Day 8
Christchurch · Walking tour of Cathedral Square and the botanic gardens
We walk through Cathedral Square and the botanic gardens. We devote the day to sharing these two Christchurch stops.
- Day 9
Christchurch · end of services · Check-out
We check out in Christchurch. We close our journey through New Zealand together.
The itinerary describes the route and the places you will visit. A place, museum, or activity being mentioned here does not mean its admission or cost is included — only what appears under ‘Included’ is covered. Review that section to see exactly what your trip includes.
*Wandernow reserves the right to modify the itinerary without prior notice to ensure the safety of the group and the smooth operation of the trip.
GUSTO
Flavours of New Zealand
New Zealand lamb
Free-range and among the world’s finest thanks to the quality of its pasture.
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
The variety that placed New Zealand on the world wine map.
Hāngī is not merely a cooking technique but a Māori ceremony of community: digging the earth, lighting the fire and waiting together for hours. On a road trip through otherworldly landscapes, sitting down to a hāngī is the most direct way to touch the culture that named this land long before any map.
Territory
Map of the route
Meeting point: Queenstown · Nueva Zelanda · Oceanía
Wandernow Studio
Day 1 · 11 Oct · Queenstown
Arrival in Queenstown
Group welcome, briefing with your Wandernow guide and an orientation walk around Queenstown. Stay: Lomond Lodge Queenstown or similar.
Lodge · Queenstown
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04 — BOOKING
Transparent pricing
One payment
$4,545.00 US dollars
You save $395.00 US dollars (8%).
per person
Pay in full and your place is released immediately, with access to the app.wandernow.com QR code.
Instalments
$4,940.00 US dollarstotal
deposit $1,000.00 US dollars + up to 10 deferred payments
Hold your place with a deposit and pay from your portal. When the last instalment clears, your app QR code appears automatically.
We accept credit or debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, all through WeTravel.
Prices are per person in double occupancy. Both plans are processed securely through WeTravel and remain visible in your account statement.
Solo travelers share a room with someone of the same sex: men with men and women with women. Couples stay together.
SOCIAL PROOF
5.0 across verified reviews
Travelers who already went
“I really liked the activities we did during the trip.”
“The summer was really great.”
Upcoming departures
October 11 – October 19, 2027
First seat releaseSeats available3/8 booked(8 seats released of 16)
Registration openRegistration closes: 286 days until closing
We release the group in waves: once this one fills, we open the next if the local team allows it.
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Fact sheet
- Destination
- New Zealand · New Zealand · Oceania
- Trip type
- Road Trips in a small group
- Duration
- 9 days / 8 nights
- Group size
- Maximum 16 travelers (ages 6 to 100)
- Single-payment price
- $4,545.00 US dollars per person
- Deferred-plan price
- $4,940.00 US dollars per person · deposit $1,000.00 US dollars + 10 max
- Published currency
- Dollars
- Payment methods
- Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, via WeTravel
- International flights
- Not included in the price
- Guide
- Spanish-speaking Wandernow guide throughout the trip
- Solo travelers
- Welcome; shared accommodation by gender (man with man, woman with woman) at no extra cost
- Occupancy
- Couples in double occupancy; solo travelers share a room with someone of the same gender
- Departure dates
- October 11–19, 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much does the New Zealand trip with Wandernow cost?
$4,545.00 US dollars per person paying in a single payment. On the deferred plan the total is $4,940.00 US dollars per person: a $1,000.00 US dollars deposit to hold your spot and up to 10 deferred payments (the last one 60 days before departure). Prices are per person in double occupancy. Solo travelers share a room with someone of the same sex; couples stay together.
How many days is the New Zealand trip?
9 days / 8 nights. Fjords, turquoise lakes and the alpine trails of Aoraki/Mount Cook on a South Island journey from Queenstown to Christchurch.
What departure dates are there for New Zealand?
Confirmed departures: October 11–19, 2027. Each departure runs with a maximum of 16 travelers.
What is and isn't included in the New Zealand trip?
Includes: 8 nights of accommodation with breakfast; Place-to-place ground transfers; Wandernow guide; Milford Sound: coach transfer + 2-hour fjord cruise; TSS Earnslaw + Walter Peak High Country Farm; Walk to Kea Point lookout, Mount Cook. Not included: International flights; Meals; Travel insurance; Personal expenses. International flights are not included unless the trip page expressly says otherwise.
Can I travel solo to New Zealand?
Yes. Solo travelers are welcome and are given shared accommodation by gender (man with man, woman with woman) at no extra single-room cost. Couples stay together in double occupancy. Groups have a maximum of 16 people (ages 6 to 100), and travelers from different Spanish-speaking countries may join the same departure.
How can I pay for my New Zealand trip?
Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, via WeTravel. You can pay in full or reserve with a $1,000.00 US dollars deposit and settle the rest in up to 10 deferred payments (the last one 60 days before departure).
What fitness level is needed for New Zealand?
It is an active adventure trip: some days involve several hours of walking and there are long transfers. No technical experience is required, but you need basic fitness and the health to walk on uneven ground. Each trip page states the required level so you can judge whether the trip is for you.
How far in advance should I book New Zealand?
The next departure starts on October 11, 2027 and has 13 spots available at the time this page was published. Departures fill up in order of deposit.
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Travel insurance is not included and is mandatory for several of our destinations. If you don't have one yet, our recommendation is IATI Mochilero: the best value for adventure travel, covering medical assistance, rescue and outdoor activities.
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05 — KEEP EXPLORING
Paying in one instalment$4,545.00 US dollars
$4,940.00 US dollarsMaking deferred payments
deposit$1,000.00 US dollars+ up to 10 deferred payments of$394.00 US dollars