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- Platinum Operator
- Contiki
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- 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 8 - 50
- Age range 18 to 35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Tuck into a true Kiwiana fish n chips dinner
- Take a guided tour of the set in Hobbiton
- Visit a seal colony along the beautiful Kaikoura Coast
- Enjoy a traditional Maori cultural performance and Hangi dinner
- See amazing views of an active stratovolcano, Mt Ruapehu
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Auckland to Paihia via Whangārei
- Day 2 Paihia
- Day 3 Paihia to Auckland
- Day 4 Auckland to Rotorua
- Day 5 Rotorua
- Day 6 Rotorua to Lake Taupō via Huka Falls
- Day 7 Lake Taupō to Mount Ruapehu
- Day 8 Mount Ruapehu to Wellington
- Day 9 Wellington
- Day 10 Wellington to Kaikōura via Picton
- Day 11 Kaikōura
- Day 12 Kaikōura to Christchurch
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.
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Bounty Motel (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2Lylo (or similar)
Hotelday 3Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar)
HotelDays 4, 5Lakeland Resort Taupō (or similar)
Hotelday 6Kings Ohakune (or similar)
Hotelday 7Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar)
HotelDays 8, 9Sudima Kaikōura (or similar)
HotelDays 10, 11
Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
596
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- CVCassandra Darina· January 9th, 2025It‘s s bit frustrating and very expensive if you‘re activities are almost only add ons that cost about 100 euros each and otherwise there is not much included.Show more
Contiki commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your feedback, we apologise the trip did not meet your expectations. We are sorry you found the cost to be expensive and trip to be frustrating. Although it does mean a little budget planning is needed, Contiki social travel... Show moreTrip date: December 2024 - RCRichard· November 16th, 2023What an amazing way to experience the North Island. Pretty much every day was a worthwhile experience whether or not you book optionals, and everything was extremely well organized. The staff went above and beyond to make this journey unforgettable in the best way possible.Show moreContiki commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your review with us. Your feedback is highly appreciated, and we are delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable experience with Contiki. Our crew is committed to delivering excellent service and professionalism to... Show moreTrip date: November 2023
- RQRichard· March 17th, 2023The best tour, so much i have seen and the tour guides where te best!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewWe appreciate your amazing review and thank you for taking the time to share your adventure with us. It's great to read that our On Road team shared their passion for travel with you, as it is an essential part of making it a memorable trip. We look... Show moreTrip date: March 2023
Clayton· January 30th, 2023Amazing trip! Exceeded my expectations. Met some great people and had really kind and fun Contiki guides as well! Would highly recommend to anyone ages 18-30!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your positive experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that our Trip Manager made such a positive impression and that you had an incredible journey. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of exploring... Show moreTrip date: January 2023- NTNicholas· January 27th, 2023A fantastic trip, I had a great time!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewThank you for your great review. It's wonderful that our local team did such a fantastic job showcasing this adventures itinerary and exceeded all your expectations, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.Trip date: January 2023
- VSVanessa· March 3rd, 2017Susie is amazing! So helpful and sweet! She'll make sure you have the trip of a lifetime!! She knows all the great places to go and definitely goes out if her way to make you have a great time!!! She makes everyone feel welcome and loved! Love you Susie!Show moreTrip date: February 2017
- SShakira· March 1st, 2017I went over to New Zealand by myself and Susie made me feel so welcome and showed me a great time with so much adventure and thrill seeking!Show moreTrip date: January 2017
- KKeri· March 1st, 2017My recent New Zealand trip was better than i expected! Susie was an amazing tour guide. She had great local knowledge, made everyone feel welcome and she was so much fun! The weather was beautiful, the people were really nice, the tour guide was fantastic, the food was great and the scenery was amazing.Show moreTrip date: January 2017
- Vvaness· January 1st, 2015Isobel was inspiring! She had the most energy I have encountered in a person and was always so understanding when you came to her. She was a jeep of fun and extremely knowledgeable and knee the locals well. It was obvious she had created and sustained a wonderful rapport with them, and it aided our trips fun! She is great.Show moreTrip date: December 2014
- MMo· December 27th, 2014Izzy was exceeded all my expectations and I had an amazing first contiki because of her. She is an amazing, outgoing person but was very organized and ensured we got the most out of our trip. Izzy made the trip worth while and encouraged us to make the most of our experiences. -mnShow moreTrip date: January 2014
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- P
Paula
Asked on March 20th, 2025Do you only cater to 18-35 year olds?
ContikiOperator•Written March 2025Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. We have several sister brands that offer fantastic travel experiences without age restrictions: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Luxury Gold.
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Jose Carlos
Asked on December 31st, 2024What documentation is required prior to the tour start?
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
All travelers must complete the online registration and obtain necessary travel documents through the tour operator's portal before the trip commences.
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Leon
Asked on December 25th, 2024How is the sleeping arrangement configured in shared accommodation?
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2024
In shared accommodation set-ups, travelers will not share beds but may share a room with others in hostels or hotels as dictated by the selected room type.
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Susanne
Asked on December 16th, 2024What are the group size limitations on tours?
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2024
The group size is limited to a maximum of 53 travelers to ensure a personalized experience.
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Alan
Asked on December 15th, 2024Is this unsuitable to me?
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2024
We appreciate your interest in joining a tour with us! Unfortunately, our Contiki tours have an age restriction, and guests must be between 18 and 35 years old to participate. However, we recommend considering our open-age sister brands, which offer tours that may suit you: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Brendan Vacations, Insight Vacations, Luxury Gold.
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Lizeth
Asked on December 14th, 2024What is the luggage allowance for the tour?
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2024
The luggage allowance per person is 44 pounds (20kg) with dimensions not exceeding 29"x20"x10".
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Claudia
Asked on November 19th, 2024Can she also take part?
- ContikiOperator•Written November 2024
Contiki tours have an age restriction, allowing participation only for guests aged between 18 and 35 years.
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Claudia
Traveler•Written November 2024She just turned 17 2 months ago.
- ContikiOperator•Written November 2024
Our Contiki tours are designed for guests aged 18 to 35 years old. Your daughter will be eligible to join the tour if she turns 18 before the start date.
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Jeka
Asked on November 3rd, 2024What are the recommended arrival and departure airports?
- ContikiOperator•Written November 2024
For our tours starting in Auckland and ending in Christchurch, we recommend Auckland Airport (AKL) for arrival and Christchurch Airport (CHC) for departure.
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Danielle
Asked on October 1st, 2024Is it recommended to book flights after the tour ends?
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2024
We recommend not booking flights prior to 19:00 on the last day of the tour to accommodate scheduled activities.
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Marjorie
Asked on July 10th, 2024Are there age restrictions for this tour?
- ContikiOperator•Written July 2024
This specific tour is designed for travelers between the ages of 18 and 35 to ensure the activities are suitable for a young demographic.
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