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- Platinum Operator
- Contiki
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 45
- Ages 18-35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Jump off Kawarau Bungy Bridge
- Dine atop Queenstown at Skyline
- Carve jade with a Māori craftsman
- Watch whales in scenic Kaikōura
- Explore Christchurch's unique sites
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Queenstown
- Day 2 Queenstown
- Day 3 Queenstown
- Day 4 Queenstown
- Day 5 Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka and Haast
- Day 6 Franz Josef
- Day 7 Franz Josef to Christchurch via Hokitika and Arthur's Pass
- Day 8 Christchurch to Kaikōura
- Day 9 Kaikōura
- Day 10 Kaikōura to Wellington via Picton
- Day 11 Wellington
- Day 12 Wellington to Mount Ruapehu
- Day 13 Mount Ruapehu to Lake Taupō
- Day 14 Lake Taupō to Rotorua via Huka Falls
- Day 15 Rotorua
- Day 16 Rotorua 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
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Lylo (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 4Rainforest Retreat (or similar)
HotelDays 5, 6The Breakfree on Cashel (or similar)
Hotelday 7Drifter Christchurch (or similar)
Hotelday 7Sudima Kaikōura (or similar)
HotelDays 8, 9Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar)
HotelDays 10, 11Kings Ohakune (or similar)
Hotelday 12Lakeland Resort Taupō (or similar)
Hotelday 13Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar)
HotelDays 14, 15
Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
731
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
3 hours
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Sarah· March 24th, 2023Our trip manager started our tour by saying, "This is not an old person tour. If you want history and facts you're in the wrong place." We paid thousands of dollars, if we didn't want to know about the country, we would have done a solo tour. Our driver was more helpful then she was. Most days we didn't get the next days schedule until late in the afternoon, and often that was because we asked. We were booked on incorrect experiences and then when asked about them she acted like it wasn't her fault.Show more
Contiki commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback during your time in New Zealand. We know that a great Trip Manager is essential to our guests' overall enjoyment and comfort on any of our trips. We take great care in selecting our team members; therefore, we are surprised... Show moreTrip date: March 2023- Khayla· October 6th, 2019My favourite holiday I have ever been on!! Josh (guide) and Patrice (driver) were amazing. Josh was very organised and always made sure everyone had the correct information for their optional activities. He was very professional and I also appreciated his honesty when it came to choosing which optional activities were worth doing. Patrice was great too, good fun and always guaranteed us a fun bus ride with lots of laughs! The accomodation was simple but really nice and the included breakfasts were great. I have made friends for a life time on this trip. I was never sure about doing group tours but after this one I can 100% say I will be booking another one! Couldn't have asked for a better experience!Show moreTrip date: September 2019
- LDLaura O· March 28th, 2017Contiki in New Zealand was amazing! I loved every minute of it. Everything was organised perfectly and ran smoothly. Susie our tour manager was fantastic, she knew her stuff and went above and beyond her job requirements. She was enthusiastic and helpful at all times. I had an amazing 2 weeks in New Zealand and would recommend it to everyone!Show moreTrip date: March 2017
- TMTess· March 3rd, 2017My trip with Susie was so fabulous, she was so knowledgeable about her hole country and I couldn't have asked for anyone better! But there wouldn't be anyone better to be honest.Show moreTrip date: February 2017
- MDMark Di· March 1st, 2017Best trip I'd ever been on! Susie was the best tour guide anyone could ask for!Show more
Trip date: February 2017 - TWThomas· January 25th, 2017The trip was way better than I thought it would...Show moreTrip date: December 2016
- LBLuke· January 25th, 2017It was amazing, your manager and bus driver...Show moreTrip date: December 2016
- AGAustin· January 25th, 2017Susie made my contiki 10 times better than what...Show moreTrip date: December 2016
- MMatt· January 25th, 2017I loved my trip, it was the best I've ever been...Show moreTrip date: December 2016
- Megan· November 15th, 2014The tour was amazing, visited great places and...Show moreTrip date: August 2013
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- Instant Confirmation-20%From Wednesday22 Oct, 2025To Thursday6 Nov, 2025EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$4,035NZ $3,228 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Asked on December 6th, 2024Does this tour include Hobbiton? Can I know the demographics of the group on the 11th of January? Can I join you on the 12th evening? Can I have more details about sharing accommodation?
ContikiOperator•Written December 2024After reviewing your request, we offer free time add-ons to Hobbiton for NZ$189.00. Perhaps, the trip manager will provide the final list of free time add-ons on the trip date. Please note that Contiki tours have an age requirement, allowing only guests aged 18–35 to participate. Yes, you are welcome to join the group on the evening of the 12th, but please be aware that the trip will still cost USD$3,968.00 for a single room. Trip rate is subject to change. If you choose to share a room, it will be with fellow travelers of the same gender.
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