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Transport

Airport transfer - an included airport transfer will take you to the hostel where we will meet you. All other transport during the trip is included.

Meals

10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 4 Dinners.

Others

Airport Transfer 16 Nights Accommodation Some Meals All Transport Help Before You Go NZ Sim Card NZ Bank Account IRD Number NZ Jobs Program Lifetime Membership Awesome Group Leader Auckland City Orientation Ferry Trip to Waiheke Island Waitomo Glowworm Caves Hobbiton Film Set Tour Kerosene Creek Wai o Tapu Geothermal Pools Māori Village Experience Lake Taupo Sailing Hike to Huka Falls Queenstown City Orientation Jet Boating on Lake Wakapitu Milford Sound Cruise Lord of the Rings Tour Kayaking on Lake Wanaka Hooker Valley Hike Hike Mount John Hot Pools Help with Onward Travel Unlimited Support + Our tours are all 100% Carbon Neutral!

Accommodation

3 Nights Auckland Hostel 3 Nights Rotorua Hostel 2 Nights Taupo Hostel 3 Nights Queenstown Hostel 1 Night Te Anau Hostel 2 Nights Wanaka Hostel 2 Nights Lake Tekapo Hostel

Guide

You’ll get an awesome group leader to provide 24/7 support during & after your trip, alongside knowledgeable local guides.

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Flights

International flights not included

Insurance

Not included but compulsory to participate in the trip.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Auckland
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In Auckland

Kia ora! Touching down in New Zealand’s largest city, We’ll meet you at our centrally located hostel to settle in. This evening you’ll meet up with the rest of your travel crew and get excited for all the adventures to come in Aotearoa.
Day 2 Day 2: Auckland Orientation
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Auckland Orientation

Today we’ll get oriented with the beautiful city of Auckland. After doing some life admin and getting your local essentials set up, we’ll then catch a ferry and travel to the beautiful Waiheke Island. This evening we see what Auckland’s all about after dark! Don’t forget to listen out for the local Kiwi accent to see if it lives up to its title as the ‘World’s Sexiest.’
Day 3 Day 3: Glowworm Caves & Hobbiton
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Glowworm Caves & Hobbiton

Leaving Auckland, we’re off to discover the best of the beautiful North Island. Our first stop is Waitomo, home to the world- famous glowworm caves. We’ll explore this surreal, subterranean landscape by boat, watching in awe as the glowworms light up the darkness. Next we’re heading to Hobbiton, the real-life movie set featured in The Lord Of The Rings and Hobbit trilogies. After strolling through the enchanting village on a guided tour, we’ll enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn before departing for Rotorua.
Day 4 Day 4: Discover Rotorua
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Discover Rotorua

First on the agenda is Kerosene Creek, a naturally heated hot spring where we can laze away the morning. Next is one of New Zealand’s most magnificent geothermal wonderlands – Wai o Tapu, featuring dramatic geysers & bubbling mud.
Day 5 Day 5: Maori Village
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Maori Village

This morning you’ll have some free time to maybe try some zorbing or the skyline luge. In the evening we’ll go to the Mitai Maori village for an authentic introduction to Maori culture. It doesn’t get more authentic than this!
Day 6 Day 6: Taupo & Sailing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Taupo & Sailing

Get your cameras out as we head to Taupo, a lakefront town right in the heart of the North. Tonight we’ve got something special lined up - a sail across the lake. The majestic scenery will wow us, NZ you are breathtaking!
Day 7 Day 7: Waterfalls & Adrenaline
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Waterfalls & Adrenaline

This morning we’ll check out the epic Huka Falls, a spine-tingling torrent of icy water thundering down from the Waikato River. After witnessing the raw power of Mother Nature, you’ll then have some free time when you can do a skydive or the world’s highest bungee jump!
Day 8 Day 8: Chill Out In Auckland
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Chill Out In Auckland

Today we’ll head back to where it all started in Auckland! Spend the afternoon relaxing, checking out the sights, and getting ready for the trip down south tomorrow.
Day 9 Day 9: Fly To Queenstown
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Fly To Queenstown

Catch a short flight to Queenstown and we’ll meet you at the airport and take you to our hostel in the city. We’ll head out for dinner tonight and get excited for our new adventure in the South Island!
Day 10 Day 10: Queenstown Jet Boating
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Queenstown Jet Boating

Today we’ll show you around stunning Queenstown. The good news is that our first jolt of adrenaline isn’t far off, as this afternoon we’ll be zipping through Canyons on a jet boat going over 80 km/h.
Day 11 Day 11: Milford Sound Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Milford Sound Cruise

Leaving Queenstown, today we’re heading to the majestic Milford Sound. We’ll hop on a boat to cruise around the fjord, feeling tiny amongst sheer cliff faces, ancient forests, and plunging waterfalls. This evening we’ll get cosy in Te Anau, a town in the heart of Fiordland.
Day 12 Day 12: Travel To Wanaka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Travel To Wanaka

After soaking up the Tolkien-esque vistas, checking out some LOTR filming locations and taking thousands of photos we’ll arrive in Wanaka, a dreamy resort town hugging the sapphire lake.
Day 13 Day 13: Discover Wanaka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Discover Wanaka

Today we’ll check out the highlights of Wanaka, including going kayaking on the stunning Lake Wanaka and discovering the famous Wanaka Tree. We’ll later hike up Mount Iron for stunning 360 degree views of the local area including The Pisa range, Upper Clutha Basin and the mesmerising Southern Alps.
Day 14 Day 14: Aoraki/Mt Cook
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Aoraki/Mt Cook

We’ll enjoy a scenic drive through the southern alps towards Tekapo. Known for its milky turquoise hue, Lake Tekapo is an alpine oasis! This afternoon we’ll stretch our limbs hiking the iconic Hooker Valley track. This walk winds us through the valley to grant unforgettable views of Aoraki/Mt Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand.
Day 15 Day 15: Lake Tekapo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Lake Tekapo

Today we’ll take a hike up Mt John where we’ll get 360-degree views of the Southern Alps. After the walk we’ll soak our tired muscles in some hot pools.
Day 16 Day 16: Work & Travel Plans
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Work & Travel Plans

After travelling back to buzzing Queenstown, securing you a paid job in NZ is on the agenda for today for those with the NZ Intro add-on. Our team will help make sure you’ve got everything sorted for living and working in NZ, and get you signed up to our NZ Jobs program. Tonight we’ll get together one last time for our farewell dinner.
Day 17 Day 17: Check Out
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Check Out

This morning your unforgettable 17 day adventure comes to an end. Check out and journey home, stay in Queenstown, or continue the next leg of your travels with the new friends you’ve made! Whatever your plans, we’ll be there to help every step of the way.

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Itinerary of your trip Nz Intro 17 Day

Day 1: Arrive In Auckland

Day 2: Auckland Orientation

Day 3: Glowworm Caves & Hobbiton

Day 4: Discover Rotorua

Day 5: Maori Village

Day 6: Taupo & Sailing

Day 7: Waterfalls & Adrenaline

Day 8: Chill Out In Auckland

Day 9: Fly To Queenstown

Day 10: Queenstown Jet Boating

Day 11: Milford Sound Cruise

Day 12: Travel To Wanaka

Day 13: Discover Wanaka

Day 14: Aoraki/Mt Cook

Day 15: Lake Tekapo

Day 16: Work & Travel Plans

Day 17: Check Out

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