Highlights of New Zealand
From AUD $6153 Was AUD $7239
Small Group
Light
Rating
(21 reviews)
Highlights of New Zealand
15 days
Small Group
Budget
Light
English
Experience Overview
Two weeks is barely enough time to thoroughly explore your hometown, let alone a place as fascinating as New Zealand. For adventurers on a tight time-budget, this 15-day trip wraps up the must-sees of both islands with a nice little bow.
Two weeks is barely enough time to thoroughly explore your hometown, let alone a place as fascinating as New Zealand. For adventurers on a tight time-budget, this 15-day trip wraps up the must-sees of both islands with a nice little bow. Discover ethereal glowworm caves in Waitomo, discover Maori culture, and get your adrenaline fix in Queenstown. Consider this your New Zealand starter kit.
Highlights
- Marvel at the striking Franz Josef glacier
- Feast on a hangi in a Maori village
- LLet loose in Queenstown
- Cruise around the fjords of Doubtful Sound
Trip Details
15 days
Private vehicle, plane, walking, boat.
Small Group
English
Auckland, New Zealand
Christchurch, New Zealand
Budget
Classic
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Auckland
There are no activities until an evening welcome meeting, so head out and enjoy the city.
Day 2: Auckland/Rotorua
Day 3: Rotorua
Rotorua sits over an active volcanic zone with bubbling mud pits and multi-coloured pools in different areas around the town. Opt to visit one of the sites, or go whitewater rafting nearby.
Day 4: Rotorua/Wellington
Day 5: Wellington
Day 6: Wellington/Kaikoura
Day 7: Kaikoura/Hanmer Springs
Day 8: Hanmer Springs/Franz Josef
Day 9: Franz Josef
There are plenty of optional activities in the area to suit just about any budget and preference. Try heli hiking, scenic helicopter flights, skydiving or lake kayaking.
Day 10: Franz Josef/Queenstown
Day 11: Queenstown
Opt to pre-book the "Queenstown Jet Boating" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Day 12: Queenstown
Day 13: Queenstown to Tekapo
Day 14: Tekapo to Christchurch
Travel to the Garden City of Christchurch, a little piece of England in New Zealand, still recovering from a devastating earthquake.
Day 15: Christchurch
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $7239
Duration: 15 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Two weeks is barely enough time to thoroughly explore your hometown, let alone a place as fascinating as New Zealand. For adventurers on a tight time-budget, this 15-day trip wraps up the must-sees of both islands with a nice little bow.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 11 Dec 2025
Customer Reviews
12/28/2023
Excellent organization, itinerary, good accommodation and transport, group size great,
12/28/2023
I like the smaller group style of travel.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/28/2023
Excellent organization, itinerary, good accommodation and transport, group size great,
12/28/2023
I like the smaller group style of travel.
12/28/2023
Our 7th tour with G - we like your style
12/28/2023
Really enjoyable
12/14/2023
Great CEO, Fantastic group, Good viverage of New Zealand.
12/14/2023
The guide on our tour Josey had a passion for New Zealand which she shared with us. She was so informed on so many facets of New Zealand life including fauna, flora, music , politics .
12/14/2023
Very well organized and covers a lot of ground in New Zealand
12/14/2023
I don't think the experience is for everyone.
12/14/2023
The whole trip was excellent. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and really added to the experience.
12/14/2023
Exciting and adventurous experience with a fantastic tour guide Josey Wallace
12/14/2023
I had a great time but one hotel was small
12/14/2023
The trips are very well organized, the tour members are always very interesting, the tour leader is always friendly, energetic, and knowledgeable, and you always have a great selection of spots to visit.
12/14/2023
I had a great time but one hotel was small
12/28/2023
The itinerary was great and we saw the best that New Zealand has to offer. The hotels were great. The company needs to review the hotel location in Christchurch - it is too far from the central action of town. I was able to book a Hotel 'Give' for US$ 88.00 through RCI located right across from the Botanical Gardens. Your company charged me NZ 150.00. Seems high for the location.
12/28/2023
Mainly the group CEO Tori. She was simply amazing, always going above and beyond to ensure we (our group) had the best possible experience. Her knowledge of the local area, plus her driving ability was excellent. She is a credit to G Adventures, and someone you should cherish, as her dedication to her profession is very rare.
12/21/2023
Meal quantity and quality Accommodations lacking basics: functional room safes, gyms with weights.
12/21/2023
One driver and tour guide and very few included activities.
12/21/2023
Friendly CEO. Well organized tours. Would like more included and less optional/extra activities and costs (dinner)
12/21/2023
Fabulous experience.
12/21/2023
We had a brilliant host/driver (Peter Fletcher) who was very knowledgeable and passionate about New Zealand. We visited some lovely places and scenery in this great country, although we didn't partake in a lot of the activities it was lovely to share the joy of the youngsters that did and Peter certainly gave great advice as to alternative walks etc to fill our days. I would thoroughly recommend this trip to all and have already done so.
12/14/2023
Extremely well planned, lots of individual experiences to choose from, amazing CEO - Josey Wallace
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