What is the average age of the participants? Are most of the people traveling alone or with friends?

Is it possible to take the train from Wellington to Auckland after the trip? I'd like to do the Tangariro Alpine Crossing after the trip and I've noticed that it's on the train route.

What type of accommodation can I expect?

Accommodation will be mostly multi-share with shared bathroom facilities. Private rooms are available on some tours for an additional charge.

Can you explain the shared accommodation during the tour?

You will reside in multi-share hostels, categorized by gender and comprising 4-6 group members sharing a room, with shared bathroom facilities.

Can I add optional activities to my tour?

Yes, optional activities can be added for an additional cost. Please inquire during booking to add them to your package.

What does 'private vehicle' mean in the context of transport?

In the context of our tours, 'private vehicle' means transport exclusive to tour members. Expect a large passenger van or mini bus, usually driven by the tour leader.

Please could you confirm what date this tour is for? I had asked about 3 dates

This is for the October 26th date. On all of these tours we will see similar demographics, travellers aged 18-39, usually lots of solo travellers and a mix of males to females, with usually more females. The November 2nd date has 7 travellers booked on it, travellers are born in 90s and 2000s. November 11th has 5 travellers booked travellers born in the 90s and 2000s.

Are individuals room available in the hotels/hostels and what is the additional cost? As well by active - could you please explain what this entails? i.e. someone that can hike for a few hours or is it super fit?

Most of our 18 To Thirty-Somethings tours are in multi-share, hostel-style accommodations. Physical Rating: 3 - Average. Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

What are the luggage requirements?

It's recommended to use a backpack for convenience or a medium-sized suitcase. Due to trailer space limits, only one main piece of luggage per person can be accommodated, alongside a smaller day-pack for daily essentials.

What insurance coverage is needed?

It's mandatory for all travelers to have Emergency Medical Travel Insurance that covers at least USD 200,000, including medical expenses, emergency evacuation, and repatriation benefits.

What should I do if I need to change my travel dates?

For changes to your travel dates, please contact us through the provided communication channels to check availability and proceed accordingly.

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New Zealand: Wild Coasts & Alpine Climbs

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Platinum Operator: G Adventures
Adventure & Adrenaline: Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 20
Ages 18-39

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Itinerary

Day 1
Auckland
Accommodation
Hotel (Haka House Auckland City)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Optional Activities
- Auckland Sailing: America's Cup Experience (Pre Tour) - 210 NZD per person
Day 2
Auckland to Raglan
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge)
Included Activities
- Sea Kayaking
Landmarks
Bridal Veil Falls
Raglan
Day 3
Raglan
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge)
Included Activities
- Surf Lesson
Landmarks
Raglan
Day 4
Raglan to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Te Puia Geyser by Night
Optional Activities
- Waitomo Cave Excursion - 99 NZD per person
- Waitomo Valley Walk - Free
Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Te Puia
Day 5
Rotorua to Taupo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Based by the Lake)
Included Activities
- Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Hot Springs - 50-360 NZD per person
- Whitewater Rafting - 135 NZD per person
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Lake Taupo
Day 6
Taupo to Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Cambridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Te Papa Museum Visit - 35 NZD per person
- Wellington Cable Car - 6-12 NZD per person
Landmarks
Te Papa Tongarewa (National Museum)
Oriental Parade
Day 7
Wellington to Abel Tasman National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (The Barn Cabins & Camp)
Landmarks
Cook Strait
Marlborough Sounds
Abel Tasman National Park
Day 8
Abel Tasman National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Camping (The Barn Cabins & Camp)
Included Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park Walk
Optional Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park Kayaking/Hike - 230 NZD per person
- Canyoning - 280 NZD per person
- Sailing - 148 NZD per person
Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Day 9
Abel Tasman National Park to Westport
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hostel (Bazil's Hostel & Surf School)
Included Activities
- Seal Colony Visit
Optional Activities
- Surfing in Westport - 90 NZD per person
Landmarks
Cape Foulwind
Day 10
Westport to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Included Activities
- Pancake Rocks Trek
Landmarks
Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes
Day 11
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Kayaking - 149-169 NZD per person
- Heli Scenic Flight with Snow Landing - 385-655 NZD per person
- Hiking - Free
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 12
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Landmarks
Haast Pass
Day 13
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Queenstown Jet Boating - 179 NZD per person
- Bungee Jumping - 320-805 NZD per person
- Skydiving - 449-549 NZD per person
- Shotover Canyon Swing - 295-590 NZD per person
- Vineyard Tour - 189-265 NZD per person
- Gondola Ride - 66-215 NZD per person
Landmarks
Queenstown
Day 14
Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound Cruise
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Fiordland National Park
Day 15
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Queenstown Jet Boating - 179 NZD per person
- Bungee Jumping - 320-805 NZD per person
- Skydiving - 449-549 NZD per person
- Shotover Canyon Swing - 295-590 NZD per person
- Vineyard Tour - 189-265 NZD per person
- Gondola Ride - 66-215 NZD per person
Landmarks
Queenstown
Day 16
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Lakes Edge Holiday Park)
Landmarks
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Sir Edmund Hillary Centre
Lake Tekapo
Day 17
Lake Tekapo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Lakes Edge Holiday Park)
Included Activities
- Lake Tekapo Bike Ride
Optional Activities
- Dark Sky Project - The Crater Experience - 129-219 NZD per person
- Tekapo Hot Springs - 40-189 NZD per person
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Mt John Observatory
Day 18
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Drifter Christchurch Hotel)
Landmarks
Christchurch
Day 19
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Lodge (Dusky Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Whale Watching - 175 NZD per person
- Dolphin Tour - 135 NZD per person
- Scenic Flight - 250 NZD per person
- Hiking - Free
Landmarks
Kaikoura
Day 20
Kaikoura to Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Cambridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Landmarks
Wellington
Day 21
Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
Bridal Veil Falls
Raglan

Landmarks
Raglan

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Te Puia

Landmarks
Huka Falls
Lake Taupo

Landmarks
Te Papa Tongarewa (National Museum)
Oriental Parade

Landmarks
Cook Strait
Marlborough Sounds
Abel Tasman National Park

Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park

Landmarks
Cape Foulwind

Landmarks
Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Haast Pass

Landmarks
Queenstown

Landmarks
Milford Sound
Fiordland National Park

Landmarks
Queenstown

Landmarks
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Sir Edmund Hillary Centre
Lake Tekapo

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Mt John Observatory

Landmarks
Christchurch

Landmarks
Kaikoura

Landmarks
Wellington

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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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Haka House Auckland City
Hotel
day 1
Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge
Lodge
Days 2, 3
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
Hotel
day 4
Based by the Lake
Hotel
day 5
Cambridge Hotel
Hotel
Days 6, 20
The Barn Cabins & Camp
Camping
Days 7, 8
Bazil's Hostel & Surf School
Hostel
day 9
Rainforest Retreat
Hotel
Days 10, 11
Nomads Queenstown Hostel
Hostel
Days 12, 13, 14, 15
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Hotel
Days 16, 17
Drifter Christchurch Hotel
Hotel
day 18
Dusky Lodge
Lodge
day 19

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Cancellation policy

Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 15 Reviews

Itinerary
3.5
Transport
4.4
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.3
Food
4.2
Tour Operator
4.7

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Haylee
December 5th, 2019
This is the best tour I have done so far in my travelling. It is very well organized and everything works seamlessly....
This is the best tour I have done so far in my travelling. It is very well organized and everything works seamlessly. The accommodation is one of the best parts because you get the opportunity to stay at some really cool places that are very different and definitely not places you would get to go if you were a solo traveller. The only thing I would recommend is to budget a little extra for this tour. The included activities are great, but there are a lot of optional activities that are amazing and you will end up really wanting to do them. Plus, since you are moving around so much, buying groceries is difficult so you end up eating out quite a bit which gets expensive if you are doing it for three weeks. Overall, the tour was amazing and you will meet so many great people :)Show more
Traveled in November 2019
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Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We are very glad you had a great experience during your trip and we hope to see you soon in a new Adventure!
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Georgina
October 17th, 2018
They're great
Traveled in September 2018
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Charlotte
October 7th, 2018
Best tour group that I've used. Has a great mix of included and optional activities.
Traveled in September 2018
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Georgina
August 12th, 2018
Very well organised. You get to see a lot of a place in a short amount of time. I think it would be an idea to...
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Traveled in July 2018
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Garreth
October 21st, 2018
Great experience, loads to do and excellent guide
Traveled in September 2018
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Peter
October 26th, 2018
Our guide Cory was an amazing guide told us everything we needed to know and we had the best bunch of guys with us...
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Traveled in September 2018
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Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We are very glad you had a great experience during your trip and we hope to see you soon in a new Adventure!
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Lyndsey
August 28th, 2018
The ease and organisation of this tour was faultless and the work done by Scotty was above and beyond on every...
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Jan
August 17th, 2018
you get an awesome time !!
Traveled in July 2018
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Tobias
September 14th, 2018
It was a awesome tour. Great Guide and only cool people. You can see a lot of different things.
Traveled in August 2018
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Steffi
October 20th, 2018
Great trip, we liked the combination of planned activities and optional ones. The only reason it's not a 10 is...
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Chelsea
Asked on April 28th, 2026
What is the average age of the participants? Are most of the people traveling alone or with friends?
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  Chelsea
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  Is it possible to take the train from Wellington to Auckland after the trip? I'd like to do the Tangariro Alpine Crossing after the trip and I've noticed that it's on the train route.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026
  Yes you can take a train back from Wellington to Auckland however it is not common. You can book through their rail website. It takes around 10–11 hours, operating only a few times per week.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026
  The ages will always be strictly 18 - 39 and usually we see many travellers in their mid 20s but its always a bit different.
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Manfred
Asked on March 28th, 2025
What type of accommodation can I expect?
Accommodation
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  Accommodation will be mostly multi-share with shared bathroom facilities. Private rooms are available on some tours for an additional charge.
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Cornelis
Asked on November 14th, 2024
Can you explain the shared accommodation during the tour?
Accommodation
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  You will reside in multi-share hostels, categorized by gender and comprising 4-6 group members sharing a room, with shared bathroom facilities.
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Oussama
Asked on September 7th, 2024
Can I add optional activities to my tour?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2024
  Yes, optional activities can be added for an additional cost. Please inquire during booking to add them to your package.
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Josef
Asked on September 5th, 2024
What does 'private vehicle' mean in the context of transport?
Transport
- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2024
  In the context of our tours, 'private vehicle' means transport exclusive to tour members. Expect a large passenger van or mini bus, usually driven by the tour leader.
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Sylvia
Asked on July 31st, 2024
Please could you confirm what date this tour is for? I had asked about 3 dates
Age Range
Group size
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
  This is for the October 26th date. On all of these tours we will see similar demographics, travellers aged 18-39, usually lots of solo travellers and a mix of males to females, with usually more females. The November 2nd date has 7 travellers booked on it, travellers are born in 90s and 2000s. November 11th has 5 travellers booked travellers born in the 90s and 2000s.
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Paula
Asked on July 21st, 2024
Are individuals room available in the hotels/hostels and what is the additional cost? As well by active - could you please explain what this entails? i.e. someone that can hike for a few hours or is it super fit?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
  Most of our 18 To Thirty-Somethings tours are in multi-share, hostel-style accommodations. Physical Rating: 3 - Average. Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
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  Paula
  Traveler•Written July 2024
  Is the tour more heavily geared toward the younger part of 18 -20s something group or is it more mixed?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
  The tour is suitable for all travellers within the 18-39 age bracket, hostels are generally used rather than hotels however, so if you prefer options such as a twin room rather than multishare, we'd recommend our Classic tours.
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Irene
Asked on June 23rd, 2024
What are the luggage requirements?
Transport
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  It's recommended to use a backpack for convenience or a medium-sized suitcase. Due to trailer space limits, only one main piece of luggage per person can be accommodated, alongside a smaller day-pack for daily essentials.
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Max
Asked on May 4th, 2024
What insurance coverage is needed?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2024
  It's mandatory for all travelers to have Emergency Medical Travel Insurance that covers at least USD 200,000, including medical expenses, emergency evacuation, and repatriation benefits.
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Ann-Kathrin
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What should I do if I need to change my travel dates?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2024
  For changes to your travel dates, please contact us through the provided communication channels to check availability and proceed accordingly.

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