It says a flight between Auckland and Christchurch is included but I'm not sure why we'd be flying there. Doesn't the tour start in Auckland and end several days later in Christchurch? Also wondering how much it would be to ensure a private room at the hotels.

The flight from Auckland is included on day 7 of the tour. You will spend 7 days in the North Island before flying to Christchurch for your second week. You can choose to upgrade to a private for for an additional NZD $150.00 per night - Total of 13 nights would be NZD $1950.

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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Guided in English
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Itinerary

Day 1
Auckland to Tauranga
Start point
90 Wellesley Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (City Work Depots (In the Parking area), 09:00)
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Group dinner with local cuisine)
Included Activities
- Stroll in Karangakake Gorge
- Lunch in Waihi
- Visit Mt Maunganui
- Group dinner
Landmarks
Karangakake Gorge
Mt Maunganui
Day 2
Mt Maunganui to Rotorua
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at Shire's Rest Cafe)
Included Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour
- Lunch at Shire's Rest Cafe
Landmarks
Hobbiton Movie Set
Day 3
Rotorua
Optional Activities
- White water rafting on Kaituna River
- Polynesian Spa thermal pools
- Redwoods Treewalk
- E-bike tour
- Hike Mt Tarawera
Landmarks
Kaituna River
Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Treewalk
Mt Tarawera
Day 4
Rotorua to Taupo
Included Activities
- Visit Huka Falls
- Visit Wai-o-Tapu geothermal wonders
Optional Activities
- Sunset cruise on Lake Taupo
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Wai-o-Tapu
Lake Taupo
Day 5
Taupo
Optional Activities
- Tongariro Crossing
- Jet boating
- Fishing
- Scenic flights
- Hot springs soak
Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Tongariro Crossing
Day 6
Taupo to Cambridge
Included Activities
- Waitomo Glowworm Cave guided tour
- Visit Hamilton Gardens with guided tour
Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Hamilton Gardens
Day 7
Cambridge to Auckland
Included Activities
- Visit Raglan
- Visit Bridal Veil Falls
Landmarks
Bridal Veil Falls
Day 8
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Lunch in Geraldine
Landmarks
Rakaia Gorge
Lake Tekapo
Day 9
Lake Tekapo to Te Anau
Meals
Lunch (Lunch and wine tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard)
Included Activities
- Lunch and wine tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard
Landmarks
Mt Difficulty Vineyard
Lake Te Anau
Day 10
Te Anau to Queenstown
Meals
Lunch (Lunch onboard Milford Sound cruise)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound cruise including lunch onboard
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Day 11
Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Skydiving
- Jet boating
- Scenic hike
- Explore city streets
Day 12
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Landmarks
Wanaka
Day 13
Franz Josef
Optional Activities
- Guided glacier walk
- Thermal pools
- Helicopter tour
Day 14
Franz Josef to Christchurch
End point
Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (Christchurch Airport, 16:00)
Included Activities
- Visit Hokitika
- Visit Arthur's Pass
- Visit Castle Hill
Landmarks
Hokitika
Arthur's Pass
Castle Hill

Landmarks
Karangakake Gorge
Mt Maunganui

Landmarks
Hobbiton Movie Set

Landmarks
Kaituna River
Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Treewalk
Mt Tarawera

Landmarks
Huka Falls
Wai-o-Tapu
Lake Taupo

Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Tongariro Crossing

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Hamilton Gardens

Landmarks
Bridal Veil Falls

Landmarks
Rakaia Gorge
Lake Tekapo

Landmarks
Mt Difficulty Vineyard
Lake Te Anau

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Milford Sound

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Wanaka

Landmarks
Hokitika
Arthur's Pass
Castle Hill

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Kristen
December 2nd, 2025
5.0
Incredible trip with Wild Kiwi! Saw the best of New Zealand in a well planned and executed itinerary. Ben and Claudia...
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Thanks so much for the love! ???? We’re thrilled you had such an incredible time and got to see the very best of New Zealand. Ben and Claudia will be chuffed to hear this — dream team! Would love to have you back on board anytime ????✨
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Brendan
January 28th, 2025
5.0
I went on a wild kiwi tour of New Zealand and had the time of my life. Our guide Bennwas absolutely first class and...
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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.
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Dallas
January 18th, 2025
5.0
I recently finished the New Zealand Highlights Tour with Wild Kiwi, and it was an incredible experience. The South...
I recently finished the New Zealand Highlights Tour with Wild Kiwi, and it was an incredible experience. The South Island was full of adventure, with highlights like skydiving, paddleboarding, and trekking through stunning scenery. Ben, our guide, was engaging, knowledgeable, and made the experience even better with his local insights. On the North Island, Telli took over and brought the same energy and expertise. Visiting Hobbiton was a highlight, along with jet boating and more trekking through beautiful landscapes. Both guides added so much value to the trip, making it feel seamless and enjoyable. If you're looking for a well-organized way to explore New Zealand and experience a mix of adventure and natural beauty, I highly recommend Wild Kiwi to anyone wishing to visit the country.Show more
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Reply from: Wild Kiwi
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 the trip seamless and memorable with their energy and insights. We’re so glad you loved the mix of adventure and natural beauty—hope to see you on another trip soon!
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Asked on February 10th, 2026
It says a flight between Auckland and Christchurch is included but I'm not sure why we'd be flying there. Doesn't the tour start in Auckland and end several days later in Christchurch? Also wondering how much it would be to ensure a private room at the hotels.
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Flights / Transfers
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written February 2026
  The flight from Auckland is included on day 7 of the tour. You will spend 7 days in the North Island before flying to Christchurch for your second week.
  
  You can choose to upgrade to a private for for an additional NZD $150.00 per night - Total of 13 nights would be NZD $1950.
- A
  Alyssa
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  For some of the days, the description lists optional activities. Do we book those activities through you? If so, at what point in the process does that happen and are there additional fees involved?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written February 2026
  As part of making the tour zero-stress, your guide will help manage bookings of all of your activities whilst on the road, so all you have to do before is decide what to tick off your bucket list first.
  
  You can find the list of all our activities on our website - under how it works - where you can filter by route and location.
  
  We hold allocations on the most popular activities to ensure that you don't miss out on anything whilst on tour or need to pre-book your activities.
  
  Most activities are paid for by card directly to the provider, but it is always handy to have a little bit of cash.
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  Alyssa
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  How long will that sale last? Is there a date by which you recommend I book?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written February 2026
  This sale doesn't currently have an end date and is available on all departures from April through September. We recommend booking at least a month in advance, as that's when we begin finalising group allocations with our hotels.
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  Alyssa
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  Are there any luggage size restrictions for the tour bus or the flight from Auckland to Christchurch?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written February 2026
  We have a luggage restriction of a 20kg suitcase (or bag) and a small carry-on of up to 7kg per person for the domestic flight.
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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.

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