Days:
9
Starts:
Auckland
Finishes:
AUCKLAND
Meals:
5B 1L 1D
From:
$1249USD
NZ INTRO NORTH
Highlights
From the volcanic marvels of Rotorua to the lush charm of real-life Hobbiton, New Zealand’s North Island is full of wilderness and wonder. Planning on spending a gap year or working holiday in New Zealand? Then our NZ Intro group tour and Work & Travel Package is for you. As well as sorting all your essentials and helping you find work in NZ, we’ll show you all the highlights of the North Island along with some off-the-beaten-path adventures. Discover Auckland, wander the famous Hobbiton film set, experience traditional Maori culture, soak in thermal hot springs, explore underground caves, sail into the sunset, and so much more! Oh, and did we mention you’ll be doing all this with a knowledgeable group leader and a new crew of mates? There’s no better way to kick off your adventure in New Zealand!
What's Included
WORK IN NZ
NZ Intro is our comprehensive work and travel package and the ultimate way to get started, including exclusive access to our own ‘NZ Jobs’ Program.
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9 DAYS OF EPIC ACTIVITIES
Immerse yourself in Maori culture, sail into the sunset across lake Taupo, explore real life Hobbiton & more.
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AIRPORT TRANSFER & ACCOM
Your included airport transfer will take you to our hostel where you'll start 8 nights in the heart of NZ's most vibrant cities.
AWESOME GROUP LEADER
You'll get an awesome group leader to provide 24/7 support during & after your trip, alongside knowledgeable local guides.
7 MEALS
5 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner.
10 TREES PLANTED
We’ll plant 10 trees on your behalf when you make a booking.
Itinerary
AUCKLAND
Kia ora! Touching down in New Zealand’s largest city, you'll jump in your included airport transfer to 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.
AUCKLAND
Today we’ll get oriented with the beautiful city of Auckland and help get you set up with an NZ bank account and SIM card. 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.’
ROTORUA
Wave goodbye to the city as we set off to explore the North Island. First up we’re stopping at Waitomo, home of the world-famous glowworm caves. We’ll take a guided tour and explore this labyrinth of underground rivers and watch the resident glowworms do their thing. This afternoon we tick off another highlight as we head to Hobbiton to wander the real-life lush pastures of the Shire as featured in The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. After exploring the set and learning all about movie magic, we’ll enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn before departing for Rotorua.
ROTORUA
Waking up to the whiff of sulphur, today you’ll definitely know you’re in Rotorua! We’ll head to the naturally heated waters of Kerosene Creek where you'll get to take a dip, as well as one of New Zealand's most magnificent geothermal wonderlands - Te Puia, featuring dramatic geysers & bubbling mud.
ROTORUA
The morning you'll have some free time to maybe try some zorbing or the skyline luge. This evening we will go to the Mitai Maori village for an authentic introduction to Maori culture! It doesn't get more authentic than this!
TAUPO
Have your cameras ready as we travel to Taupo, a lakefront town in the heart of the North Island. This afternoon we’ll treat you to something special - a sunset sailing trip across the lake. Swoon over spectacular, no-filter-needed scenery as the sky changes colour and the stars set in above the volcanic landscape. NZ, you’ve stolen our hearts.
TAUPO
This morning we’re off on a scenic walk to check out Huka Falls, a goose-bump inducing torrent of crystal water thundering down the Waikato River that you will hear before you see. After witnessing the raw power of Mother Nature, you'll then have some free time when you can do a skydive or a bungee jump!
AUCKLAND
After travelling back to Auckland, securing you a paid job in New Zealand is number one on the agenda for today. 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 for our farewell dinner!
AUCKLAND
This morning your Northern Kiwi adventure comes to an end, but this is just the beginning of your time in New Zealand! Prepped and ready for the next leg along with the new friends you’ve made, we’ll be there for support every step of the way.
#SmallChange
Making a positive difference to the amazing destinations we travel is at the core of what we do. Small Change is our own socially conscious initiative aimed at making the world that little bit better place to explore!
Check out the #SmallChange you'll be part of while doing this tour. Click here
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Lots of people on our trips are travelling solo. But by doing our trip you’ll instantly be part of a group, so it’s a great way to meet others and make friends!
You can start chatting to people in your group and other travellers before you leave. Just go to our Facebook page and join the New Zealand group.
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. Click here to organise a quote and policy for yourself.
Just let us know who you’re travelling with after you’ve booked and your relationship to them, and we’ll organise appropriate room shares for you. Our booking system takes one booking at a time, so if you’re booking for multiple people just complete a separate booking for each person. It’s super quick and easy!
No worries. Unless you tell us otherwise we’ll automatically book you into our accommodation from the day you arrive, and you can pre-pay for this before you leave. If you’re staying at our accommodation we will provide an airport transfer even if you arrive early.
The country’s rugged beauty and varied landscapes means it’s always a good time to go backpacking in New Zealand! The summer months (December to March) bring long, sunny days perfect for spending outdoors, the winter months (June to September) bring snow to the South Island and parts of the North, and the shoulder seasons bring milder weather and fewer visitors.
If you’re on a WHV then we’ll open up a local bank account for you with Wise. You will be able to be paid like a local in NZ as well as pay for things and withdraw cash at ATM’s. You can also use it with Google or Apple Pay. If you transfer your money from home into New Zealand dollars you can avoid paying foreign exchange fees when you use the card.
All accommodations we stay at have free Wi-Fi available.
We always recommend travelling with a backpack and packing light! 10-20kgs of stuff should be plenty!
Your destination or airline may have COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements to enter. It is your responsibility to adhere to these requirements to ensure your arrival is not impacted and you can join your tour without issue.
Download our trip notes and our INTRO Travel app on the App Store or the Google Play Store for more info and FAQ's, or just contact us.
We are here to help throughout your whole experience and ensure you have the trip of a lifetime!
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