I am interested in booking your NZ Highlights Group Tour I ULTIMATE. However, I am wondering which attractions are included in the price of the trip and how much I should expect to pay in total (including meals, attraction fees, and other expenses) for the entire trip. Since I am already booking my flights to New Zealand, I am also wondering when I can depart from Queenstown.

Recommended budget is $100 NZD per day for extra meals/additional activities. The tour will end at 10am on the final day so you can book your flights any time after then.

Do yog run at tour then. Also, we are a couple and 37 years of age - will that be okay as I see there's an age bracket mentioned.

Unfortunately the only date we have is in October and the age bracket for our group tours is 18-35.

I'm interested in the New Zealand tour. Your age restriction says 18-35, but I'll be 39 at the time of the trip. Would that be a problem?

Our trips are specifically designed for travellers aged 18 to 35, and we do need to stick to that age range to maintain the experience we promise to our guests. If you're looking for similar travel experiences, there are a number of other tour companies out there that cater to a wider age range.

New Zealand Highlights - 3 Week | ULTIMATE

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From Auckland to Queenstown

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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 14
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Auckland
Start point
54 Cook Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Reception, 18:00)
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Auckland city orientation with group leader
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks
Auckland
Days 2 - 3
Coromandel Peninsula
Included Activities
- Guided day trip to Coromandel Peninsula
- Visit to Cathedral Cove
- Hot Water Beach experience - dig your own natural jacuzzi
Landmarks
Cathedral Cove
Hot Water Beach
Coromandel Peninsula
Day 4
Hobbiton to Rotorua
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Complimentary drink at Green Dragon Inn
- Lunch
Landmarks
Hobbiton Movie Set
Green Dragon Inn
Days 5 - 7
Rotorua
Included Activities
- Visit to Te Pā Tū traditional Māori village
- Hell's Gate Geothermal Mud Spa day pass
Optional Activities
- White water rafting adventure featuring the world's tallest commercially rafted waterfall
Landmarks
Te Pā Tū
Hell's Gate Geothermal Mud Spa
Days 8 - 9
Taupo
Included Activities
- Guided walk to Huka Falls
- Private catamaran charter with sunset viewing
- Views of Māori Rock Carvings
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Lake Taupo
Māori Rock Carvings
Day 10
Wellington
Optional Activities
- Explore Wellington's art and nightlife scene
- Visit Te Papa Museum
Landmarks
Te Papa Museum
Wellington
Days 11 - 12
Kaikōura
Included Activities
- The Interislander Ferry crossing
- Whale watching cruise
Landmarks
Kaikōura
Day 13
Christchurch
Landmarks
Christchurch
Days 14 - 15
Lake Tekapo
Optional Activities
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd
- Relax in Tekapo Hot Springs
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Tekapo Hot Springs
Day 16
Mount Cook
Included Activities
- Guided day trip to Mount Cook base
- Group tour around Mount Cook base
- Views of Southern Alps
Optional Activities
- Alpine Scenic Flight upgrade
Landmarks
Mount Cook
Southern Alps
Days 17 - 21
Queenstown
Included Activities
- Day trip to Milford Sound boat cruise
Optional Activities
- 15,000 ft Skydive
- AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy - highest in Southern Hemisphere
Landmarks
Queenstown
Milford Sound
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy

Landmarks
Auckland

Landmarks
Cathedral Cove
Hot Water Beach
Coromandel Peninsula

Landmarks
Hobbiton Movie Set
Green Dragon Inn

Landmarks
Te Pā Tū
Hell's Gate Geothermal Mud Spa

Landmarks
Huka Falls
Lake Taupo
Māori Rock Carvings

Landmarks
Te Papa Museum
Wellington

Landmarks
Kaikōura

Landmarks
Christchurch

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Tekapo Hot Springs

Landmarks
Mount Cook
Southern Alps

Landmarks
Queenstown
Milford Sound
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy

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September 9th, 2018
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September 9th, 2018
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September 8th, 2018
Ive seen a naked dude dipping his balls in ice here. Im happy

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Kelly
Asked on August 24th, 2025
I am interested in booking your NZ Highlights Group Tour I ULTIMATE. However, I am wondering which attractions are included in the price of the trip and how much I should expect to pay in total (including meals, attraction fees, and other expenses) for the entire trip. Since I am already booking my flights to New Zealand, I am also wondering when I can depart from Queenstown.
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Ultimate TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  Recommended budget is $100 NZD per day for extra meals/additional activities. The tour will end at 10am on the final day so you can book your flights any time after then.
- K
  Kelly
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  I will probably arrive in Auckland a day earlier (on April 7 at 6:30 p.m.). I have seen that you offer the option of Auckland Pre-Tour Nights. What is included in the price of €39? What kind of accommodation will it be? And when or where can I select the meals included?
- Ultimate TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  Pre-tour night is in mixed-dorm accommodation at our Auckland hostel supplier. There are generally no meals included in this package apart from certain day trips such as the Māori Catamaran Cruise and Milford Sound.
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Tom
Asked on August 18th, 2025
Do yog run at tour then. Also, we are a couple and 37 years of age - will that be okay as I see there's an age bracket mentioned.
Age Range
Tour Details
- Ultimate TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  Unfortunately the only date we have is in October and the age bracket for our group tours is 18-35.
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Natalie
Asked on June 10th, 2025
I'm interested in the New Zealand tour. Your age restriction says 18-35, but I'll be 39 at the time of the trip. Would that be a problem?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Ultimate TravelOperator•Written June 2025
  Our trips are specifically designed for travellers aged 18 to 35, and we do need to stick to that age range to maintain the experience we promise to our guests. If you're looking for similar travel experiences, there are a number of other tour companies out there that cater to a wider age range.

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Itinerary

Auckland

Included Activities

Coromandel Peninsula

Included Activities

Hobbiton to Rotorua

Included Activities

Rotorua

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Optional Activities

Taupo

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Wellington

Optional Activities

Kaikōura

Included Activities

Christchurch

Lake Tekapo

Optional Activities

Mount Cook

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Queenstown

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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