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Get Social: New Zealand 2023-24

17 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
4.8
9 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 48
Ages 18-39
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland to Waitomo

    Meals
    Dinner (Hangi dinner at the marae)

    Included Activities

    • Overnight stay in a traditional Maori marae
    • Hangi dinner with local Maori stories and whanau experience

    Optional Activities

    • Waitomo Caves boat cruise: from $75
    • Ruakuri Cave exploration on foot: from $70
    • Blackwater rafting at Waitomo Caves: from $170
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Caves
    Ruakuri Cave
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Hobbiton movie set: from $150
    • Canopy tour: from $169
    • Zorbing: from $145
    • Whitewater rafting on Kaituna River: from $119
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Kaituna River
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Rotorua to Tongariro National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lake Taupo
    • Visit Huka Falls
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
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  4. Day 4

    Tongariro National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Tongariro National Park with Trip Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing with a local guide (June to September): from $295
    • Quad biking in Tongariro National Park: from $155
    Landmarks
    Tongariro National Park
    Mount Ngauruhoe
  5. Day 5

    Tongariro National Park to Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Wellington with Trip Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Weta Workshop
    • Wellington Cable Car ride
    • Mount Victoria visit for panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Mount Victoria
    Weta Workshop
    Wellington Cable Car
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Brunch along Cuba Street
    • Visit Scorching Bay
    • Visit Fidel's Cafe
    • Zealandia ecological sanctuary visit to spot kiwi birds
    • Sunset dinner at the harbor with fish and chips
    Landmarks
    Zealandia
    Scorching Bay
    Cuba Street
  7. Day 7

    Wellington to Nelson

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cook Strait ferry crossing
    Landmarks
    Cook Strait
    Marlborough Sounds
  8. Day 8

    Nelson

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Guided kayaking and seal-spotting tour in Abel Tasman National Park: from $130
    • Full-day canyoning in Abel Tasman National Park: from $295
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
    Tahuna Beach
  9. Day 9

    Nelson to Kaikoura

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura Peninsula
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Kaikoura to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Christchurch with Trip Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Little High Eatery marketplace
    • Visit Rockpool for pool tables and nightlife
    Landmarks
    Christchurch CBD
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hokitika
    • Visit Lake Matheson
    • Stay in the scenic Franz Josef Glacier region

    Optional Activities

    • After-dark glowworm adventure
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Lake Matheson
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Heli-hike excursion in Franz Josef Glacier region: from $585
    • Scenic flight over Franz Josef Glacier: from $385
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Queenstown
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boating in Queenstown: from $139
    • Canyon swinging in Queenstown: from $249
    • Bungy jumping in Queenstown: from $220
    • Skydiving in Queenstown: from $299
    • Skyline gondola ride
    • Sky-high luge racing
    • TSS Earnslaw scenic cruise
    • Ben Lomond Saddle Loop hike
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Queenstown Skyline Gondola
    Ben Lomond Mountain
  14. Day 14

    Queenstown / Milford Sound

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic cruise on Milford Sound (including lunch): prices available locally
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
  15. Day 15

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Funyaking in Queenstown: from $399
    • Wilderness Jet adventure in Queenstown: from $279
    • Whitewater rafting down the Shotover River: from $219
    • Otago wine tour
    • Queenstown Gardens picnic and views
    Landmarks
    Mount Aspiring National Park
    Dart River
    Shotover River
    Queenstown Gardens
  16. Day 16

    Queenstown to Arrowtown

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final group dinner)

    Optional Activities

    • Mountain biking in Arrowtown: prices available locally
    Landmarks
    Arrow River
  17. Day 17

    Arrowtown to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Photo stop at Lake Tekapo
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Itinerary Image 1
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4.8
Overall rating based on 9 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.1
  • Food
    4.1
  • 4.6

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  • H
    May 5th, 2023
    5
    I had an amazing trip with an amazing group of people! Guy was an excellent guide with great knowledge of everywhere...
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    Traveled in April 2023
  • S
    February 16th, 2023
    5
    The tour from star to end was excellently organised and executed. Our tour guide and driver Guy was incredible,...
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    Traveled in January 2023
  • Get Social: New Zealand 2023-24 reviewer 3
    January 2nd, 2023
    5
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    Incredible trip that I will never forget! Our excellent guide took us to all the beautiful places worth seeing in...
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    Traveled in December 2022
  • Get Social: New Zealand 2023-24 reviewer 4
    December 19th, 2022
    5
    Really great tour overall, got pretty lucky with some of the activities cause they can be weather dependent. Was not...
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    Traveled in November 2022
  • T
    November 15th, 2019
    4.5
    Great adventure, alot of experiances to enjoy. Its a slower pace tour in the sense that there is alot of time on the...
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    Traveled in July 2019
  • M
    November 14th, 2019
    5
    Do it, it was one of the best experiences of my life. Going on a trip by myself and making plenty of life long...
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    Traveled in July 2019
  • Get Social: New Zealand 2023-24 reviewer 7
    August 29th, 2019
    5
    Had an absolute blast on this trip! New Zealand is such an incredible country and the trip was a great way to get a...
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    Traveled in July 2019
  • Get Social: New Zealand 2023-24 reviewer 8
    October 4th, 2013
    4.5
    It was a really amazing experience, I am really thankful for a good job Scotty and Craig did. Apart some small things...
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    Traveled in September 2013
  • Get Social: New Zealand 2023-24 reviewer 9
    October 13th, 2012
    4
    Highly recommend this tour, had an amazing time, great group, and worth your money The only thing is do not expect...
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    Traveled in September 2012
    Reply from: Topdeck
    Thank you for your feedback, we are glad that you had a great time! We are always looking at ways to improve the standard of our trips and your comment regarding accommodation caught our eye. As our trips are catered for the 18-39 age bracket we tend not to offer chain hotels on the outskirts of the city, we choose accommodation that is suited to the local surroundings, whether it's in the base village of a glacier, or a lodge sitting on the edge of a lake. We always look for and maintain that you will find clean, comfortable accommodation averaging 3-3.5 star. If you would like to tell us about a specific property that was not to your standards, please email us at info@topdeck.travel Thanks again & best regards, Team Topdeck
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    Dale

    Asked on April 11th, 2023

    where the tour departs from

    Tour Details
    • TopdeckOperatorWritten April 2023

      The group will be meeting at the Copthorne Hotel in Auckland at 0700 on the 17th April 2023.

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    Dennis

    Asked on April 2nd, 2023

    Am I ok to take my suitcase and back with me on the tour? My backpack is a 35L back pack smaller than an airport carry on and my suitcase is roughly twice the size but not huge either, coming in around 17kg.

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      Dennis

      TravelerWritten April 2023

      Do I need to pay in advance for the optional activities? Or can I pay on the day?

    • TopdeckOperatorWritten April 2023

      On your tour, you are allowed to bring a day-pack and one main piece of luggage. The day-pack needs to be compact enough that it can sit on your lap on the coach or in front of you between your legs and the seat in front. The suitcase cannot exceed 20KG.

    • TopdeckOperatorWritten April 2023

      You will organise the optional activities when you arrive on tour with the trip leader.

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    Janice

    Asked on March 22nd, 2023

    I was wondering which hostel the tour departs from and ends at. I was also wondering about the weather and what type of clothes are generally recommended for New Zealand at this time.

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    Tour Details
    • TopdeckOperatorWritten March 2023

      The tour will most likely start at the Copthorne Hotel in Auckland and finish at the Hotel Give in Christchurch, however this may be subject to change. NZ in April is slightly cool but not quite in winter yet, so some layers would be recommended but you won't need snow gear or anything like that.

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    Joanna

    Asked on March 20th, 2023

    Is this tour ok for 40 year old?

    Age Range
    • TopdeckOperatorWritten March 2023

      Topdeck has a maximum age limit of 39-years. Unfortunately, if you are 40, you will not be able to travel with us.

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