Is the pick up location "Swashbucklers, Westhaven Marina" the Swashbucklers Restaurant & Bar at 23B Westhaven Drive, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010?

Our tour departure in Auckland is actually from the Depot Works (car park area) at 90 Wellesley Street, Auckland. The New Zealand Highlights tour on the 8th of March is running in the reverse direction, from Christchurch to Auckland.

Is it possible to do this as a solo traveler? If so, what would the additional cost be for that?

Accommodation will be twin-share, meaning you'll share a room with another Wild Kiwi guest of the same gender. If you'd prefer a private single room, this can be arranged for an additional $140 per room per night.

What's the median age for people that typically go on this trip?

Most of our travellers range from 20 to 35 years old, allowing the chance to bond and create life-long memories with like-minded individuals.

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New Zealand Highlights

14 days

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From Auckland to Christchurch

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The South Island was full of adventure, with highlights like skydiving, paddleboarding, and trekking through stunning scenery.
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 14
Ages 18+

Places You’ll See

Auckland
Rotorua
Taupo
Waitomo
Raglan
Christchurch
Te Anau
Milford Sound
Queenstown

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Highlights

Stroll through Karangahake Gorge
Explore Hobbiton movie set
Relax in Rotorua's thermal pools
Cruise on Lake Taupo at sunset
Tour the Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Auckland to Mount Maunganui
Day 2 Mount Maunganui to Rotorua
Day 3 Rotorua
Day 4 Rotorua to Taupō
Day 5 Taupō
Day 6 Taupō to Cambridge (via Waitomo)
Day 7 Cambridge to Auckland (via Raglan)
Day 8 Christchurch to Tekapo
Day 9 Tekapo to Te Anau
Day 10 Te Anau to Queenstown (via Milford Sound)
Day 11 Queenstown
Day 12 Queenstown to Franz Josef
Day 13 Franz Josef
Day 14 Franz Josef to Christchurch

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Brendan
· January 28th, 2025
I went on a wild kiwi tour of New Zealand and had the time of my life. Our guide Bennwas absolutely first class and it is a trip I will never forget.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had the time of your life on your Wild Kiwi tour of New Zealand. Benn will be delighted to know he made such a lasting impression on your journey.
Trip date: January 2025
Dallas
· January 18th, 2025
I recently finished the New Zealand Highlights...
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Thanks for sharing your awesome experience with Wild Kiwi! It sounds like you had an epic time exploring the South and North Islands—skydiving, Hobbiton, jet boating, and all those treks must have been amazing. Huge shoutout to Ben and Telli for making... Show more
Trip date: January 2025

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Mary
Asked on December 19th, 2024
Is the pick up location "Swashbucklers, Westhaven Marina" the Swashbucklers Restaurant & Bar at 23B Westhaven Drive, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010?
Tour Details
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written December 2024
  Our tour departure in Auckland is actually from the Depot Works (car park area) at 90 Wellesley Street, Auckland. The New Zealand Highlights tour on the 8th of March is running in the reverse direction, from Christchurch to Auckland.
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  Mary
  Traveler•Written December 2024
  Our air tickets and hotels are already booked based on the original tour plan from Auckland to Christchurch on March 8th. It is impossible to do the reverse tour.
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Yvonne
Asked on November 30th, 2024
Is it possible to do this as a solo traveler? If so, what would the additional cost be for that?
Single supplement
Tour Details
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written December 2024
  Accommodation will be twin-share, meaning you'll share a room with another Wild Kiwi guest of the same gender. If you'd prefer a private single room, this can be arranged for an additional $140 per room per night.
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Graham
Asked on October 13th, 2024
What's the median age for people that typically go on this trip?
Age Range
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written October 2024
  Most of our travellers range from 20 to 35 years old, allowing the chance to bond and create life-long memories with like-minded individuals.
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written October 2024
  We also have travellers ranging from 50 to 70 years old on all our Premium experiences.

From

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+ $777 GST

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Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

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