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- Silver Operator
- Thrifty Tours
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 10 - 50
- Age range 1 to 100
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Discover the famous Hole in the Rock
- Discover a slice of Maori Culture at Waitangi Grounds
- Cruise through the majestic Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
- Experience the very best of New Zealand's North
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive into Auckland today and transfer to your accommodation
- Day 2 Auckland to Paihia including Waitangi
- Day 3 Discover the Bay Hole in the Rock Cruise - Return to Auckland this afternoon
- Day 4 Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Movie Set
- Day 5 Enjoy Waitomos glow worm caves on the way back to Auckland
- Day 6 Depart Auckland today - Transfer to the airport
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
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Thrifty Tours
Number of tours
28
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
It's all about enjoying the flexibility of travelling where you want when you...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationGood
- FoodAverage
- LBLindsay· May 27th, 2024The tour went really well. The co-ordination of the drivers everywhere we went was amazing. They were prompt,kind and very helpful. I could not fault them. So whoever organises the tour did a great job. We were unaware that we were the only people going on this tour but once we adjusted it was great. I would like to comment on the huge distance we had to do to get to Piahia. If I could suggest maybe a stopover at another place of interest on the way would be great. I would recommend this tour if you want to get an overview of the North Island of New ZealandShow more
Thrifty Tours commented on this reviewHello Lindsay, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us, we are delighted to hear that you had an amazing time touring the North Island of New Zealand and even further North to Paihia. We appreciate the recommendations, we hope to see you... Show moreTrip date: May 2024 
Ana Maria· March 16th, 2024Excellent attention!!!Show moreThrifty Tours commented on this reviewHi AnaMaraLlugany, We are delighted to hear that you had a great time and thank you very much for the 5 stars! Kind regards, MarissaTrip date: March 2024- LRLydia· December 19th, 2022Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishDer erste Teil der Reise war zusammengestoppelt. Einen Linienbus kann ich selbst auch organisieren. Unter einer organisierten Tour verstehe ich eine Reisegruppe mit Reiseleitung. Das war eher ein Helpyourself-Programm. Das kenne ich anders. Beispiel: Norkapreise. 16 Tage. HP. Reiseleitung. 2 Chauffeure. Einzelzimmer. Schiffspassagen. Minikreutfahrt 4000 Euro. Im Vergleich dazu: 6 Tage. Bus. Hotel Bootsfahrt. Bus. .. der zweite Teil war allerdings besser. Den Chauffeur im Anzug, der den Gadt im weißen Auto um die Ecke zum Bus fährt kann man sich sparen. Das ist reines Chichi. Geben Sie diese Burteilung bitte an Thriftys weiter. Ich bedanke mich aber für Ihre Bemühungen bei der Umbuchung. Das war eine gute Diwnstleistung.Show moreThrifty Tours commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback Lydia, we appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Thrifty Tours specialises in flexible, customisable travel itineraries that help our customers travel throughout New Zealand independently, often using local coach... Show moreTrip date: November 2022
- AEAaron· September 1st, 2019Met expectations. We stayed a few extra days and we were delighted that they still gave us a ride to the airport at the later date.Show moreThrifty Tours commented on this reviewGlad you enjoyed your holiday, thank you for working with us and visiting New Zealand. See you next time!Trip date: August 2019
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- From Monday23 Jun, 2025To Saturday28 Jun, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,930
- From Tuesday24 Jun, 2025To Sunday29 Jun, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,930
- From Wednesday25 Jun, 2025To Monday30 Jun, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,930
- From Thursday26 Jun, 2025To Tuesday1 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,930
- From Friday27 Jun, 2025To Wednesday2 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,930
- From Saturday28 Jun, 2025To Thursday3 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,930
- From Sunday29 Jun, 2025To Friday4 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,930
- From Monday30 Jun, 2025To Saturday5 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,930
- From Tuesday1 Jul, 2025To Sunday6 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,930
- From Wednesday2 Jul, 2025To Monday7 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,930
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- L
Lindsay
Asked on March 28th, 2025How many days does the tour span?
Thrifty ToursOperator•Written March 2025This specific tour duration may vary, but typically covers multiple days across various destinations.
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Raquel
Asked on March 27th, 2025Is insurance included in the tour package?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written March 2025
Travel insurance is not included, but it is highly recommended for international trips. Please check with your provider.
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Gisela
Asked on January 25th, 2025How do I handle payment for the tour?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written January 2025
Payments can typically be made through various methods; please confirm with your booking confirmation.
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Monika
Asked on January 12th, 2025Is there any flexibility with booking additional nights?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written January 2025
You can add pre- and post-tour accommodation, depending on availability, to match with your arrival or departure.
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Bianca
Asked on December 24th, 2024Do you book our accommodation and drive us there from the airport? What time are you picking us up at the accommodation for the tour?
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Bianca
Traveler•Written December 2024Do you give us a ride to the airport?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written December 2024
We do provide airport transfers to and from accommodation. We do book accommodation which is all subject to availability, the dates you have chosen have very limited openings due to the time of year. You will also need an additional nights accommodation when you arrive.
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Cindy
Asked on November 8th, 2024Does your tour include transfers to and from the airport as part of the package? We are looking at the 6 day northern tour.
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written November 2024
Yes, the airport transfers are included in this tour. The tour you have selected will get you back to Auckland on the 2nd of February.
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Tracey
Asked on September 14th, 2024Can I customize my itinerary?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written September 2024
We can customize your tour based on your interests, ensuring you experience the attractions that matter the most to you.
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Arthur
Asked on August 12th, 2024What is the cost for a pre or post stay for a single person?
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Arthur
Traveler•Written August 2024What parts of the adventure are fully guided and what parts are not?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written August 2024
This is a independent coach tour so each individual component is with a different provider. They will have commentary on their Hole in the Rock Cruise, Waitangi Treaty Grounds tour, Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton day trip and also the Rotorua to Auckland via Waitomo day tour but the provider is offering commentary they are not a multi day tour guide.
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written August 2024
If you wish to add an extra night before you start your tour and after, this would cost an extra of NZD $295 per night. As you will be travelling by yourself, you will have your own private room.
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Nelly
Asked on August 1st, 2024What flight information do you need for transfers?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written August 2024
Please provide your flight details, including arrival and departure times, for us to arrange your transfers accordingly.
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Isabel
Asked on July 28th, 2024What is your policy for cancellations or changes to the booking?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written July 2024
Any changes to bookings are subject to our terms and conditions, so please review them carefully before proceeding.
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