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- Gold Operator
- Wild Kiwi
- Active
- Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 5 - 18
- Age range 18 to 39
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Traverse the world-famous Tongariro Crossing, voted the best one-day hike in New Zealand.
- Experience the real Middle Earth and step into The Shire at the Hobbiton Movie Set.
- Discover the enchanting Waitomo glowworm caves by foot or by tubing.
- Venture through the gateway to Narnia to picturesque views of Cathedral Cove on the Coromandel Coast.
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Auckland to Hot Water Beach
- Day 2 Hot Water Beach to Rotorua
- Day 3 Rotorua
- Day 4 Rotorua to Taupo
- Day 5 Taupo
- Day 6 Taupo to Raglan via Waitomo
- Day 7 Raglan to Auckland
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Additional Services
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Patrick· October 12th, 2024This trip changed my life. I’ve never had soo much fun in my life and I never imagined I’d get to push myself to do 6 new things I’ve never done before (white water rafting, zip lining, sky diving, bungee jumping, cave exploring, and surfing). I’m still soo sad that it’s over! Telli was a great guide and I had a group that was what dreams are made of. Best trip ever, with my only regret being that I did one week. If I return to do the Southern Island, I’ll ONLY look for Wild Kiwi as an operator. Thank you soo much, much love and appreciation for you guys!!Show more
Wild Kiwi commented on this reviewWow! Your review truly made our day! We're beyond thrilled to hear that your Wild Kiwi adventure was a life-changing experience filled with excitement, personal growth, and unforgettable memories. It’s amazing that you pushed yourself to try six new... Show moreTrip date: October 2024- KLKathryn· April 17th, 2024I had an amazing time, and recommend to anyone and everyone. Do it!Show moreTrip date: February 2024
- BCBridget· March 16th, 2024This was a great tour, comfy bus, super fun activities, legendary tour guide.Show moreTrip date: March 2024
- RZRussell· April 25th, 2023Amazing experience! So smooth and fun! Amazing people! Only downside is most of the activities are not included so there’s a significant additional cost. Once in a lifetime trip!Show moreTrip date: April 2023
- PNPhilippe· April 18th, 2023I had a tremendous experience on the Northern Explorer tour with Wild Kiwi. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to discover as much of the North Island of New Zealand as possible in a short time span. Our tour guide Robbie did an incredible job getting us to and from all our destinations while providing his personal insight into each location to ensure we made the most of our trip. My only regret was not having booked the second leg of the tour through the South Island. Well done!Show more
Trip date: April 2023 - XZXiaoqi· January 11th, 2023Awesome experience with wild kiwiShow moreTrip date: December 2022
- TTroy· January 16th, 2020Plenty to do and see with new friends from around the world. WiFi in the vans was a game changer! You’ll thank yourself later.Show moreWild Kiwi commented on this reviewThanks Troy for the great feedback, we are so pleased that you made new friends from all around the world. The wifi is indeed a great asset to our buses, helps you to keep in touch with family and friends back home and also to upload those all important... Show moreTrip date: December 2019
- Nat· December 12th, 2019Great tour, activities and guide.Show moreWild Kiwi commented on this reviewHi Nat, thanks for the review!Trip date: November 2019
- BNBejan· November 24th, 2019Amazing time! T was an awesome guide and met many other great people and friends. Accommodations are ok (mostly hostels) but you're generally on the move and getting as much as you possibly can into the trip. Great activities to choose from - Tongariro Crossing is a great hike (did it in shorts and a hoodie but I recommend gloves), and you'll definitely have the opportunity for multiple activities in a single day.Show moreWild Kiwi commented on this reviewHi, Bejan thanks for your epic review! We are so pleased to hear you had a great time with Wild Kiwi and our amazing guide T!Trip date: November 2019
- JRJennifer· November 1st, 2019This was a brilliant tour and a stress free way to travel with local guided knowledge. Telli was a great tour guide and his horse joke is unforgettable! Good choice of activities offered. The small group made sure this did not feel like a military operation and was a really friendly group with a mix of age ranges! I will be using Wild Kiwi for future trips!Show moreWild Kiwi commented on this reviewHi Jennifer, thanks for your epic review! We are so pleased to hear you had a great time on tour with Wild Kiwi and our guide Telli. We hope to see you again soon :DTrip date: October 2019
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Caroline
Asked on April 28th, 2025I have two questions. 1. Our flight will land at 7:20 AM in Auckland airport, do you think this will be enough time to get to the start point? 2. I have medical equipment that will most likely take up to 2 bags plus then a carry on with my clothing. Will there be enough storage for my medicals bags, I am fine paying extra if that is a problem. I will just need to keep putting ice on them throughout the trip to keep the medication cold. Just wondering if any of this would be a problem thank you.
Wild KiwiOperator•Written April 2025The tour will depart from LyLo Hostel Auckland at 9:00 am. As your flight is scheduled to arrive at 7:20 am, this timing would be quite tight, and you risk missing the tour departure. Transfer time from Auckland Airport to LyLo typically takes around 30–40 minutes, not accounting for potential delays with baggage claim or customs. We recommend arriving the day prior and booking a pre-night stay in Auckland. We have a strict luggage allowance of one main bag (max. 20kg) plus a small carry-on for the bus. Due to limited trailer space, we cannot accommodate additional or oversized luggage, especially if the tour is fully booked.
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Diana
Asked on March 11th, 2025What are the transport arrangements between tour locations?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written March 2025
Transportation is provided between tour locations, typically via coach or minivan, ensuring comfort throughout your journey.
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Yvonne
Asked on February 24th, 2025Where does the tour normally stay? Is it hostels? Is there any chance to pay extra for my own space?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written February 2025
Throughout your Wild Kiwi trip, you will be staying in shared dorms with 4-6 Wild Kiwi tour members aged 18-39, in hostel-style accommodations. Depending on the size of your group, these rooms may be mixed-sex rooms and will be exclusive to Wild Kiwi guests. There is the option to upgrade to a private room subject to availability for an additional cost of $140 NZD per room and night. Please note that this is subject to availability at the time of booking. These rooms sometimes have ensuites but this is not guaranteed and sometimes may be shared bathroom facilities.
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Peter
Asked on January 28th, 2025Can you offer a 7 day tour that fits our NZ visit. We would like to start on May 17 and finish the tour the evening of May 21.
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written January 2025
I'm afraid due to the way we operate our trips only depart every Saturday and return the following Friday, so I'm afraid we can't offer flexibility in our start and ends dates.
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Diane
Asked on November 19th, 2024what is the current age range fo the nov 30th 2024 northern voyager New Zealand trip? could you give more information on this? e.g. is it lots of groups that have joined or solo travellers?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written November 2024
For the Northern Voyager departing November 30th, we currently have 17 guests ranging from 20 to 34 years old, most of which are solo travellers.
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Alyssa
Asked on November 14th, 2024What are the visa requirements for participating in the tour?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written November 2024
Visa requirements vary by nationality. Please check with the appropriate consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
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Rocio
Asked on November 9th, 2024Is there a minimum group size for the tour to proceed?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written November 2024
Our tours are guaranteed departures, and there is no minimum group size required for the tour to proceed.
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Jan
Asked on November 8th, 2024What if I need to cancel my tour?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written November 2024
If you need to cancel, it's recommended to reach out to us directly for specific cancellation policies and potential refunds.
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Lynda
Asked on November 5th, 2024I'm very interested in this tour and I was just wondering if there was any transport from the airport or whether I had to find my way on my own. The flight I was thinking of taking wouldn't arrive until 9am on February 8th, 2025. Does the tour begin early that morning? Should I consider arriving the day before?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written November 2024
Your tour begins at 9am at Lylo Auckland, February 8th. We advise our travellers to arrive the day prior as this allows ample time before your tour departure. Lylo Auckland is a great option for accommodation.
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Sean
Asked on October 25th, 2024I'm looking at joining the tour on the 30th. I was wondering if delays regularly happen? And if it would be realistic to catch a flight on Dec 6th.
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written October 2024
Usually, not too many delays occur in terms of traffic. We always suggest to our guests to book flights after 7pm as this will allow ample time before your flight back. Alternatively, we do tend to have most of our guests stay in New Zealand an additional evening, giving them the freedom to explore Auckland for the evening or a couple of days.
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