Can I make this tour? I am 41.

Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. We have several sister brands that offer tours without age restrictions: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, and Luxury Gold.

Does 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?

After 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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New Zealand Panorama (Northbound)

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From Queenstown to Auckland

4.7

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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
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 45
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Queenstown
Accommodation
Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Day 2
Queenstown
Accommodation
Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Kawarau Bungy Bridge
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping at Kawarau Bridge
- Free Time Add-On activities (bookable through Trip Manager)
Landmarks
Kawarau Bungy Bridge
Day 3
Queenstown
Accommodation
Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting and exploring wine cellars and caves
- Bungy jumping
- Ziplining
Day 4
Queenstown
Accommodation
Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride to Skyline
- Wine and dining at Skyline restaurant
Landmarks
Skyline Queenstown
Day 5
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Rainforest Retreat (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Southern Alps
- Stop in Wānaka
- Drive through Haast Pass
Optional Activities
- Pie from the Dough Bin in Wānaka
Landmarks
Haast Pass
Day 6
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Rainforest Retreat (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Heli ride over Franz Josef Glacier
- Carve your own Pounamu (jade) pendant with Māori mastercraftsman
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 7
Franz Josef to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (The Breakfree on Cashel (or similar)), Hotel (Drifter Christchurch (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Hokitika and watch jade carvers
- View traditional Māori art in Hokitika
- Drive across Arthur's Pass
Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Hokitika
Day 8
Christchurch to Kaikōura
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Kaikōura (or similar))
Included Activities
- Tour of Christchurch
- Visit Cardboard Cathedral
- Visit Kaikōura Wildlife Rescue and meet Sabrina Leucht
- Head out for dinner in Kaikōura
Landmarks
Cardboard Cathedral
Kaikōura Coast
Day 9
Kaikōura
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Kaikōura (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dolphin watching tour
- Swimming with dusky dolphins
- Kayaking along the coastline
Day 10
Kaikōura to Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit seal colony
- Tour of Wellington
- City orientation and food scene exploration
Optional Activities
- Night on the town in Wellington
Day 11
Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit local café for flat white coffee
- Visit Zealandia eco-sanctuary
- Spot rare birds (hihi, takahē) and tuatara
Landmarks
Zealandia
Day 12
Wellington to Mount Ruapehu
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Kings Ohakune (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel to Ohakune
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking on Te Mangawhero Trail
Landmarks
Mount Ruapehu
Day 13
Mount Ruapehu to Lake Taupō
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Lake cruise dinner with sunset)
Accommodation
Hotel (Lakeland Resort Taupō (or similar))
Included Activities
- Lake cruise with sunset viewing
Optional Activities
- Skydiving
- Fishing on lake cruise
Landmarks
Lake Taupō
Day 14
Lake Taupō to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Māori Hāngi dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Huka Falls
- National Kiwi Hatchery visit and education
- Māori cultural performance
- Hāngi dinner
Optional Activities
- Soak in a hot spring
- Skydiving
- Canopy tour
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Day 15
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Soak in a hot spring
- Rafting
- Volcano hike
- Rotorua Dawn Canopy Tour (exclusive to Contiki)
Day 16
Rotorua to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Kawarau Bungy Bridge

Landmarks
Skyline Queenstown

Landmarks
Haast Pass

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Hokitika

Landmarks
Cardboard Cathedral
Kaikōura Coast

Landmarks
Zealandia

Landmarks
Mount Ruapehu

Landmarks
Lake Taupō

Landmarks
Huka Falls

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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Lylo (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4
Rainforest Retreat (or similar)
Hotel
Days 5, 6
The Breakfree on Cashel (or similar)
Hotel
day 7
Drifter Christchurch (or similar)
Hotel
day 7
Sudima Kaikōura (or similar)
Hotel
Days 8, 9
Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar)
Hotel
Days 10, 11
Kings Ohakune (or similar)
Hotel
day 12
Lakeland Resort Taupō (or similar)
Hotel
day 13
Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar)
Hotel
Days 14, 15

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Contiki

4.7

(6,242 reviews)

Number of tours

516

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

96%

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Reduce Carbon Emissions

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Traveler Reviews

4.7

Overall rating based on 13 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
4.7
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.6
Tour Operator
4.7

Sarah
March 24th, 2023
3.0
Our trip manager started our tour by saying, "This is not an old person tour. If you want history and facts you're in...
Our 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
Traveled in March 2023
Reply from: Contiki
Thank 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 to read that this was a different experience that you received during the trip. We would like to assure you that your feedback has been shared with our Operations team for their attention and appropriate action going forward. With that in mind, hopefully, we will have the chance to restore your impression of our experiences in the future.
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Khayla
October 6th, 2019
5.0
My favourite holiday I have ever been on!! Josh (guide) and Patrice (driver) were amazing. Josh was very organised...
My 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 more
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Laura O
March 28th, 2017
5.0
Contiki in New Zealand was amazing! I loved every minute of it. Everything was organised perfectly and ran smoothly....
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Tess
March 3rd, 2017
4.5
My trip with Susie was so fabulous, she was so knowledgeable about her hole country and I couldn't have asked for...
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Mark Di
March 1st, 2017
5.0
Best trip I'd ever been on! Susie was the best tour guide anyone could ask for!
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Thomas
January 25th, 2017
4.5
The trip was way better than I thought it would be, the guide and driver were so much friendlier and knowledgable...
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Luke
January 25th, 2017
4.5
It was amazing, your manager and bus driver were really great, made the trip that much better
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Austin
January 25th, 2017
5.0
Susie made my contiki 10 times better than what I expected. She really went out of her way to include everyone and...
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Traveled in December 2016
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Matt
January 25th, 2017
4.5
I loved my trip, it was the best I've ever been on! So many things to do and places to see what a tour guide that...
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Traveled in December 2016
Megan
November 15th, 2014
5.0
The tour was amazing, visited great places and the optional and included activities were all epic. The ultimate...
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Traveled in August 2013

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Natalie
Asked on November 27th, 2025
Can I make this tour? I am 41.
Age Range
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written November 2025
  Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. We have several sister brands that offer tours without age restrictions: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, and Luxury Gold.
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  Natalie
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  Do you know of similar tours from south to north for similar dates?
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  Natalie
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  I need a tour from viceversa as my flight back to Europe will be from Auckland. Maybe you can make an exception for me despite my age?
- ContikiOperator•Written November 2025
  Trafalgar offers the New Zealand Panorama tour, which is similar to Contiki's New Zealand Panorama and may be a great alternative.
- N
  Natalie
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  Do you have tours in December?
- ContikiOperator•Written November 2025
  We have a December departure on 04-Dec-2026, priced at EUR 3,509.25 for a single room. This includes intra-flights and the Black Friday discount.
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  Natalie
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  I am in New Zealand only from the 12th to 30th of December. Can you advise something for these days?
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2025
  We can offer a New Zealand tour from Trafalgar called Iconic North. This tour runs from December 15 to 21, 2026, which falls within your travel window.
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Glenn
Asked on December 6th, 2024
Does 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?
Accommodation
Age Range
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2024
  After 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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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before April 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 22nd, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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