NZ Intro North Island

Kia ora! Touching down in New Zealand's largest city, we'll meet you at our centrally located hostel to settle in.

This evening you'll meet up with the rest of your travel crew and excited for all the adventures to come in Aotearoa.

First up we're stopping at Waitomo, home of the world-famous glowworm caves. We'll take a guided tour and explore this labyrinth of underground rivers and watch the resident glowworms do their thing.

This afternoon we tick off another highlight as we head to Hobbiton to wander the real-life lush pastures of the Shire as featured in The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. After exploring the set and learning all about movie magic, we'll enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn before departing for Rotorua.

Waking up to the whiff of sulphur, today you'll definitely know you're in Rotorua! We'll visit the naturally heated waters of Kerosene Creek where you'll get to take a dip, as well one of New Zealand's most magnificent geothermal wonderlands – Wai o Tapu, featuring dramatic geysers & bubbling mud.

This morning you'll have some free time to try some zorbing or the skyline luge.

Later that day, our team will help make sure you've got everything sorted for living and working in NZ, and get you signed up to our NZ Jobs Program.

In the evening we'll go to the Mitai Māori village for an introduction to Māori culture. It doesn't get more authentic than this!

Have your cameras ready as we travel to Taupo, a lakefront town in the heart of the North Island.

This afternoon we'll treat you to something special - a sailing trip across the lake. Swoon over spectacular, no-filter-needed scenery and the volcanic landscape.

This morning we're off on a scenic walk to check out Huka Falls, a goose-bump inducing torrent of crystal water thundering down the Waikato River that you will hear before you see. After witnessing the raw power of Mother Nature, you'll then have some free time when you can do a skydive or a bungee jump!

Today we'll head to New Zealand's capital city, Wellington! Dive into the city's energy by exploring its charming cafes, indulging in delicious bites at top-notch restaurants or kicking back and soaking up the laid-back vibes of the evening.

Get ready to explore the best of Wellington with a city orientation tour! Hop aboard the iconic cable cars for stunning views, then dive into the rich history and vibrant culture at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum—ranked among the world's best museums.

Tonight we'll get together for our farewell dinner!

This morning your Northern Kiwi adventure comes to an end, but this is just the beginning of your time in New Zealand! Prepped and ready for the next leg along with the new friends you've made, we'll be there for support every step of the way.