New Zealand: Best of the North Island (Small Group Tours)

New Zealand: Best of the North Island (G Adventures)
Duration
7 Days
Cities
4
Next Departure
15-Aug-2026
Starting at
USD 1,179
USD 959
Price per day
USD 137
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours

Overview

Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Participants
Tours for Young Adults
Group Size
1 - 12
Age Group
18 - 39 Years
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Kayaktour category: Sailingtour category: Walking
Map: New Zealand: Best of the North Island (G Adventures)

Summary

Now"s the time to explore New Zealand on your terms with this tour that"s affordable for young travellers. New Zealand’s North Island may be the smaller of the two, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in adventure. Over this seven-day tour, you"ll hop in a sea kayak to explore a secluded harbour, learn about Maori culture from the source, and learn to surf on an iconic break. There"s no better way to live, breathe, and paddle the New Zealand experience.

Day 1
Auckland
Day 2
Auckland/Raglan
Day 3
Raglan
Day 4
Raglan/Rotorua
Day 5
Rotorua/Taupo
Day 6
Taupo/Wellington
Day 7
Wellington

Travel Cities (4): Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington

Highlights

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Group Size Notes

  • Max 20, avg 16

Highlights

  • Surf world-famous waves, learn about Maori culture in a geothermal valley, get the adrenaline pumping in Rotorua, dance the night away in Wellington.

Included in Price

Accommodation

  • Hostels & basic lodgings (6 nts, multi-share with 4-8 people). **All nights are multi-share on this trip.

Meals Included

  • 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Transport

  • Private vehicle, bus, boat, kayak, walking.

What"s Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Hands-On Moment: Surf Lesson, Raglan Your Big Night Out Moment: Wellington. Sea kayaking excursion (Raglan). Maori cultural experience. Huka Falls. Lake Taupo Sailboat Trip. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

NOT included in price

Meal Budget

  • Allow USD150-195 for meals not included.

Optional Activities

  • Auckland - Maritime Museum Visit (24NZD per person) - Auckland Sailing: America"s Cup Experience (Pre Tour) (210NZD per person) Waiheke Island - Waiheke Island Excursion (62-369NZD per person) Waitomo - Waitomo Valley Walk (Free) Waitomo Caves - Waitomo Cave Excursion (99NZD per person) Rotorua - Rotorua Canopy Tours (199-269NZD per person) - Hot Springs (50-360NZD per person) - Whitewater Rafting (135NZD per person) Wellington - Te Papa Museum Visit (35NZD per person)

Travel Package

 

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This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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Membership: ABTA Membership: Planeterra Membership: ATOL Membership: ATTA


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